Tag: agriculture
Donald Trump’s food stamp cuts face hard sell in Congress
President Donald Trump's proposal to slash food stamps by a third will be a hard sell in Congress, even as Republicans have tried repeatedly...
Robert Aderholt applauds new trade emphasis in USDA reorganization
The Trump Administration is rolling out an extensive reorganization of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the first since 1994, that will streamline the department, create...
Mike Rogers: Helping East Alabama’s farmers
As Alabama’s only member on the House Agriculture Committee, I take my role in protecting our farmer’s best interests very seriously.
Alabama’s agricultural industry has...
Bradley Byrne: Agriculture matters
Despite Alabama’s growth in manufacturing, agriculture remains the top industry in the state, as well as the top industry right here in Alabama’s First...
Bradley Byrne applauds USDA’s new relending program to reduce rural poverty
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday unveiled an innovative partnership of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development with community development organizations from across the...
USDA describes $328M oil spill restoration plan for Gulf
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it's focusing conservation programs along the Gulf of Mexico in a $328 million plan to help recovery from...
Donald Trump’s new agriculture brain trust includes Alabama’s Robert Aderholt
Agriculture is vital to the Yellowhammer State. In fact, the agriculture industry boasts over 500,000 jobs and brings in more than $70 billion total a...
Heirloom Harvest seeking to finance expansion with crowdfunding campaign
Heirloom Harvest is trying to take their sustainable agriculture operation to the next level.
The small farmers' organization has started a KickStarter campaign in order to buy...
Robert Aderholt-backed bill would allow drug testing for food stamps
A key House Republican is renewing a GOP push to allow drug tests for low-income food stamp recipients, a move to help states like...
Terri Sewell to visit Cuba to discuss expanding agricultural trade
Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) is headed to Cuba.
Sewell announced Tuesday evening she will be traveling to Cuba this week with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary...
