With alternative crops starting to take the place of the declining cotton acres in Alabama, Tim Towers, Bayer technical sales representative, says that they have a new herbicide designed to tackle southeastern issues.
Working to Keep Markets for U.S. Pork Open
The swine flu has generated so much global attention that it’s triggered a major concern when it comes to international trading partners with regard to market access for U.S. pork.
New Image for Peanut Industry as Peanut Referendum Ends Thursday
There is a new image from the peanut industry, as Tyron Spearman looks at that along with reminder that the national referendum ends this Thursday. New image: Referendum:
American Sugar Alliance: Farm Bill Sugar Program Working Well
While in Washington D C this week we discussed the sugar program with American Sugar Alliance spokesman Luther Markwart, who says the program that was implemented as part of the most recent farm bill is working well for U S sugarcane and sugarbeet growers. Hear his comments in these reports.
FL Fresh Citrus Growers to Hold Referendum on Mktg Order
In these two reports, Citrus Administrative Committee (CAC) Manager Duke Chadwell (left), and Chairman Lindsay Raley (right), discuss an important upcoming referendum among growers of fresh citrus fruit that will determine whether or not they will manage their own marketing effort for “fresh” fruit in the future.
Something to Think About
Agriculture is a different industry. Everett Griner asked some important questions. What is it and what is his answer? Might be interesting.
“Washington Watch” Takes Farm Broadcasters to Capitol Hill
Again this year Southeast AgNet is in Washington D C as part of a contingent of broadcast members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. The purpose of the trip is newsgathering and as expected a strong turnout of farm broadcasters are on hand this year to visit with new members of the Administration at USDA and various other newsmakers …
Carbon Credit Trading Workshop
CLICK HERE to see a printable version of the carbon credit trading workshop agenda on May 28, 2009 (pdf file).
Pork Industry Concerned with Swine Flu Cases
With confirmed cases of swine flu in various countries includes the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, the National Pork Board is working to reassure the public that pork is safe to consume.
FL Beef Cattle Short Course this Week
The 58th Annual Florida Beef Cattle Short Course kicks off this Wednesday, April 29th and runs through Friday May 1st at the University Hilton of Florida Conference Center in Gainesville..