Sen. Jack Williams declares his run for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries in Alabama
Sen. Jack Williams Enters Alabama Agricultural Commissioner Race State Senator Jack Williams has officially joined the 2026 race for Alabama’s Agricultural and Industrial Commissioner. A Republican and a fourth-generation farmer from South Alabama, Williams emphasizes his farming background and legislative experience as key points in his campaign. “I’m really concerned about the state of agribusiness […]
Arizona project will enhance precision agriculture in Yuma County
news Network construction company EX² Technology has been selected to build 27 towers in Arizona to enhance local precision agriculture efforts. By: Brad Randall, broadband community The 27 towers will be built by Ex² Technology to enhance water conservation and precision agriculture efforts in Yuma County, the Vivacity Company announced. Following the project, all six […]
eX² Technology to Build 27 Towers in Yuma County, a Top 0.1% U.S. Agriculture Producer, to Enhance Water Conservation & Precision Farming
Ex² Technologya vitalityLLC Company, selected by Yuma County, Arizona, has built 27 tower structures to advance water conservation and precision agriculture efforts. This next-generation wireless infrastructure project will provide field-level broadband services to all six irrigation areas in Yuma County. With 94% of that irrigated as the top 0.1% and 190,000 acres of farmland in […]
Trump’s Agriculture Sec Pick Secures Senate Confirmation With Ease
The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed President Donald Trump’s Department of Agriculture (USDA) President Brooke Rollins on Thursday afternoon. The senator voted between 72 and 28 votes in favor of confirming USDA candidates. Rollins will become Trump’s 16th cabinet candidate to secure confirmation, far surpassing the Biden administration’s confirmation schedule. (Related: PAM Bondi vows to indict FBI […]
Yuma County agriculture adds $4.4 billion to state economy
Yuma, Arizona (Kyma, Kecy) – A new study published by the University of Arizona (U of A) says Yuma Agriculture and Agriculture Business added $4.4 billion to the state’s economic activity in 2022. Of the $4.4 billion, $3.9 billion was spent on the Yuma County economy. All companies linked to agriculture from the production and […]
Yuma agriculture contributes $4.4 billion to Arizona economy, study says
Recent economic impact studies highlight the important role of Yuma County in Arizona’s economy. In 2022, Yuma’s agriculture and agribusiness sector donated $4.4 billion to Arizona’s economy and $3.9 billion to Yuma County alone. The study also shows that Yuma-grown produce has produced an impressive $3.2 billion retail price, positioning the third largest county in […]
Foreign aid freeze halts University of Tennessee international agriculture program • Tennessee Lookout
The University of Tennessee program to support agricultural education in developing countries is pending, but President Donald Trump’s administration is reviewing US Organization for International Development (USAID) spending. The University’s Smith International Center for Sustainable Agriculture is leading Tomorrow’s Agricultural Leader (ALOFT) Program For Southeast Asia. According to the university’s website, US volunteers travel to […]
UA researchers say Yuma County agriculture adds $4.4 billion to Arizona economy
Researchers at the University of Arizona say vegetable farmers are more concentrated in Yuma County than automobile manufacturing in the Detroit area. According to their new research, Yuma Agriculture and affiliates provided Arizona with $4.4 billion in economic activity in 2022. Professor George Frisbold said the perfect climate, water and availability of labor makes Yuma […]
GINGRICH: Brooke Rollins Is The Perfect Pick for Secretary of Agriculture
President-elect Donald J. Trump has found just the right person to lead the Department of Agriculture. Brooke Rollins brings deep experience and an outstanding track record to her new role as Secretary of Agriculture. Her leadership will improve the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans. Brooke’s background is nearly perfect for agricultural duties. She […]
University of Arizona Yuma senior named a Future Leader in Agriculture by USDA
He is one of only 20 students nationwide to receive this award and be invited to participate in the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Outlook Forum. Alan Crews, Agricultural Systems Management Major University of Arizona YumaWhen he asked a question to a class of high school students, he was surprised that no one raised their hands. […]
