A glimmer of hope shot through bleak, in-the-red farm country late last year as Congress included $10 billion of economic aid for farmers in an end-of-year resolution.
Alabama poultry producers impacted by Highly Pathogenetic Avian Influenza (HPAI) are now required to undergo a biosecurity audit before seeking eligibility for indemnity and restocking their flock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ruling went into effect today and comes after a tough season for U.S. poultry.
After back-and-forth rulings during December, Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements are on hold indefinitely.
The Alabama Farmers Federation hailed today’s hard-fought victory to include $10 billion in economic aid for farmers in the American Relief Act. The U.S. House passed the measure in the early evening 366-34, with all seven members from Alabama voting to support the bill. The Senate is expected to approve the continuing resolution later tonight or tomorrow.
The Alabama Farmers Federation is calling on Congress to preserve economic and disaster relief for farmers as it considers passage of a continuing resolution to fund government through March 14.
