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Rollins defends tax policies, calls for domestic fertilizer

  • By Andrew Rice | The Center Square
  • Updated Jun 11, 2026

(The Center Square) - Brooke Rollins, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on Thursday defended tax policies to support farmers and called for more domestic manufacturing of fertilizer amid the conflict with Iran.

Alabama Senate passes bill excluding soda, candy from SNAP benefits
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Alabama Senate passes bill excluding soda, candy from SNAP benefits

  • By Anna Barrett | Alabama Reflector
  • Mar 4, 2026

The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would prohibit food assistance recipients from using their benefits to purchase certain sodas…

November SNAP benefits being released following government reopening
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November SNAP benefits being released following government reopening

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Nov 13, 2025

Full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are being released by orders of the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR)…

The Rural South Institute receives $1.86 million to support Black Belt farmers
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The Rural South Institute receives $1.86 million to support Black Belt farmers

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Updated Nov 13, 2025

The Rural South Institute, also known as the Institute, has received a $1.86 million grant to expand its outreach and provide technical assist…

Government shutdown forces suspension of Novemember SNAP benefits
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Government shutdown forces suspension of Novemember SNAP benefits

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Oct 27, 2025

The shutdown of the federal government has forced SNAP benefits for November to be suspended, said a statement from the Alabama Department of …

How the federal shutdown will impact K-12, higher education
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How the federal shutdown will impact K-12, higher education

  • By Tricia Powell Crain | Alabama Daily News
  • Oct 2, 2025

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The federal government shutdown that began Wednesday is expected to cause limited immediate disruption for Alabama schools …

Alabama experts warn of need to protect U.S. food supply during congressional hearing
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Alabama experts warn of need to protect U.S. food supply during congressional hearing

  • By Alex Angle | Alabama Daily News
  • Sep 25, 2025

WASHINGTON — More funding and research is needed to secure the United States’ agriculture system against threats, Alabama university experts t…

Terri Sewell warns of scam targeting farmers
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Terri Sewell warns of scam targeting farmers

  • Nathan Prewett
  • Sep 4, 2025

Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) is warning of a scam that targets farmers applying for a program by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). 

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Agriculture Department to purchase $230 million for food banks

  • By Andrew Rice | The Center Square
  • Aug 4, 2025

(The Center Square) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to purchase $230 million of food from American farmers to distribute to food an…

Orr bringing bill to prohibit candy and soda purchases under SNAP
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Orr bringing bill to prohibit candy and soda purchases under SNAP

  • By Mary Sell | Alabama Daily News
  • Jul 14, 2025

Alabamians receiving federal food assistance would not be able to use it to buy candy or soda under legislation planned for the 2026 session.

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