Drought conditions in Alabama have improved after a third consecutive week of rainfall, which is helping some crops. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
Cotton Progress Slow
The Georgia cotton crop is in better condition but continues to be well behind schedule. Georgia Cotton Commission chairman Louie Perry comments. Report (1:00 mp3) USDA NASS
Johanns Unhappy with House Farm Bill
As the House Agriculture committee works on its version of the 2007 Farm Bill this week, Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns says the Chairman’s mark misses the mark. Report(1:30 mp3) Report(1:00 mp3)
First of Five Meetings Held in Bartow
Southeast Agnet’s Katherine Bush attended the first of five DPI meetings held in Bartow and files this informative report. Â Report (1:15 mp3)
Peanut Growers Get Farm Bill Update
Peanut growers attending the Southern Peanut Growers Conference in Panama City, Florida have been able to learn the latest concerning work on the farm bill. Tyron Spearman has the details. Â Report (1:15 mp3)
Deciding How to Use Beef Checkoff Dollars
The Cattle Industry Summer Conference is underway in Denver as meetings are taking place throughout the week to decide how beef checkoff dollars will be spent in the next year.  Report (1:10 mp3)
China Blocks Imports of U.S. Meat
China has blocked the imports of some U.S. pork & poultry. Â Report (:45 mp3)
Good Reasons to Become an Ag Teacher
Looking for easy job placement? Ag teaching is the placed to look for this. Everett Griner talks to us about what is lacking in today’s education program and the opportunities that are out there, if you are interested.   Report (1:00 mp3)
DPI Citrus Mtgs To Introduce New Compliance Info
This week starts the series of citrus grower meetings hosted by the Florida Dept of Agriculture’s Division of Plant Industry. Hear the schedule in the first report posted below, and in the other report, hear comments from the Director of FDACS/DPI, Richard Gaskalla, about these efforts to help control spread of greening and canker. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) …
Cotton Outlook Numbers Drop
The July cotton numbers see a drop in most all areas. Â Report (:50 mp3)