Global Effort to Combat Avian Influenza

Randall Weiseman Poultry

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)

What About Wheat?

Dan Agri View

Why is wheat not looked at as important?  Everett Griner tells us why this crop is decreasing in production.  Report (1:00 wma)

Not Much News re Citrus Research From Tallahassee As Yet

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

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

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

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

Randall Weiseman Peanuts

Tyron Spearman has news about peanut storage and handling that many growers have been waiting to hear.  Report (1:10 wma)

AL Cattlemen Urged to Get Involved

Randall Weiseman Alabama, Cattle

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)