Florida Lawmaker Wins Two Agriculture Awards

Recent agriculture coverage spans elections, farm economics, land use and policy. In Texas, Democrat Clayton Tucker and Republican Nate Sheets discussed their campaigns for agriculture commissioner. A national farm-business report highlighted uneven harvest yields, weather-related crop impacts, weak wheat exports, elevated cattle prices and transportation pressures, alongside debate over a proposed railroad merger and support programs for propane equipment. In Florida, backyard farming is gaining traction as the country continues to lose farmland to urban development, while state Rep. J.J. Grow received recognition for his agricultural advocacy and backing of measures intended to support farmers. Other coverage examined western hay and alfalfa exports and the pressures facing the sector.