Ag in Review for the Week Ending October 3, 2014

Randall Weiseman October 4, 2014 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Dairy, Florida, Fruits, General, Georgia, Livestock, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Vegetables

In this week’s recap of agricultural news from around the Southeast, we have stories concerning big news for the cotton industry, the announcement of grants for specialty crops, and talks this week between Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack and the Beef Checkoff Enhancement Working Group.

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