Reliable sources say Japan has agreed to remove restrictions on canker blemished fruit from Florida, but that shippers should wait for the details to be worked out before beginning to ship such fruit. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the report. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre.
AL Peanut Crop Update
Today Tyron Spearman has information about the Alabama peanut crop as presented during a recent meeting. Download Audio
Southeast AgNet Expands With Addition of Two New Team Members
We figured it appropriate for this ten-thousanth news post to this website, to advance this news release that will be officially distributed throughout industry circles in the days ahead. Southeast AgNet began permanently archiving its news posts to this website back in May of 2006. Ocala, FL — Southeast AgNet, a multi-media enterprise dedicated to “deep southeast” agriculture, is pleased …
AL Rodeo Week Ready to Kick Off
The 53rd Southeastern Livestock Exposition Rodeo will take place at Garret Coliseum in Montgomery March 11-13, but Dr. Billy Powell with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said events associated with it start this weekend. Download Audio
GA Beef Involved with Social Networking
Social networking is a phrase we hear more and more and something that more people are becoming involved with. And that’s why Ashley Hughes with the Georgia Beef Board says it’s a great avenue for them to be in touch with consumers. Download Audio
FBC Partnering to Stretch Checkoff Dollars
With beef checkoff revenues down, Florida Beef Council Chairman George Kempfer says they have been fortunate to partner with various folks to help make what dollars they get stretch. Download Audio
Pork Board Meetings Start Today
The National Pork Board kicks off two days of meetings today in Kansas City in conjunction with the pork industry’s annual meeting, the National Pork Industry Forum, which begins on Friday. Download Audio
USDA: 8 – 14 Day Weather Forecast Keeps Rain Coming in Southeast
USDA Meteorologist Brad Rippey predicts cooler than normal weather for much of the country, and wet conditions in the South during the period from March 9 to 15. Download Audio
Fix It Up
2010 is an off year for farm markets. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio
Time Running Out for Georgia Cotton Referendum Ballots
Well time is getting short for the Georgia Cotton Referendum with ballots due for postmark by Friday, March 5th. For more information about the Georgia Cotton Commission and the referendum contact the office in Perry at 478.988.4235. Download Audio