USDA and the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization – or FAO – have formally signed the Framework Agreement to coordinate technical assistance that was approved last fall. Read release from USDA. Report (1:00 wma)
Cattlemen Heading to Washington D.C.
Cattle producers are invited to attend an important event coming soon in our nation’s capitol. Â Report (1:00 wma)
GA Peanut Producers Meet Next Week
The annual meeting of the Georgia Peanut Producers Association will take place next week. Tyron Spearman has the details.  Report (:30 wma)
Peanut Growers Acquire Cold Storage
Tyron Spearman has information about a recent acquisition of cold storage for peanut growers. Â Report (:35 wma)
What About Wheat?
Why is wheat not looked at as important? Â Everett Griner tells us why this crop is decreasing in production. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Not Much News re Citrus Research From Tallahassee As Yet
Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush is covering ag news from the Florida Capitol this week. In this report Kat says while lots of folks know citrus research is a big industry issue, there is little to report yet in that regard during this second week of the Session. Report (:55 wma)
Florida Citrus Old Timers Meet in Tavares
Citrus growers from some of Florida’s oldest family names in the business from what is known as Florida’s ‘Ridge’ production region gathered in Tavares on Wednesday. Ernie Neff, Editor of Southeast AgNet’s Citrus Industry Magazine, files this report. Report (:57 wma)
Peanut Storage & Handling News
Tyron Spearman has news about peanut storage and handling that many growers have been waiting to hear. Â Report (1:10 wma)
GA Beef Board Bringing Back New Products Luncheon
At the upcoming Georgia Cattlemen’s Association Convention and Georgia Beef Expo, the Georgia Beef Board will host a new products luncheon.  Report (1:00 wma)
AL Cattlemen Urged to Get Involved
A past-president of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association is hoping more producers across the state will get more involved to help with legislative issues that affect their operations.  Report (1:00 wma)