News for June 3, 2026!

About this episode

This episode covers national agricultural news, political endorsements, and market insights.

In national news, The EPA is working to get rid of diesel exhaust fluid mandates, base acre update opens for ARC and PLC programs, and USDA announces a plan to bolster cotton demand. In Federation news, FarmPAC endorses Barry Moore in the Alabama Senate race and the Women’s Committee uses fashion as a fundraiser. We also have a field report and go In The Markets with Chris Prevatt. Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.

Topics covered

• national news
• agriculture policy
• politics
• fundraising
• market report

Keywords

• EPA
• USDA
• Barry Moore
• FarmPAC
• Alabama Ag Credit
• cotton demand
• diesel exhaust fluid
• ARC
• PLC

Sponsors

Alabama Ag Credit

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EPA, USDA, FarmPAC, Alabama Farmers Federation

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