Last month, the Cattlemen’s Beef Board and State Beef Council members chose to increase the retail marketing program funding by $100,000 in the area of national beef promotions and partnerships.
Peanut Harvest and Pricing Update
Today Tyron Spearman updates not only harvest progress but also pricing information for peanuts.
Dealers Targeted
Farm implement dealers are new targets. What is a solution? Everett Griner talks about that.
Referendum for Amendments to the Cotton Research and Promotion Order
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that a referendum will be conducted among U.S. Upland cotton producers and importers. The referendum will take place on October 13, 2009, and will continue through November 10, 2009.
The Soggy South
USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, gives an update on the effects of the relentless rains here in the southeast.
Looking for Full Maturity Peanuts
With peanut harvest well underway, Tyron Spearman reports that growers are looking for full maturity in their crop this year.
NCBA Continues to Fight for Death Tax Relief
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is continuing to fight on behalf of family farmers for relief from the death tax.
National Beef Ambassador Competition
The annual National Beef Ambassador Competition is coming up October 9-11 in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
U.S. – Mexican Trade
Agriculture is feeling the recession. How? Everett Griner tells us.
AL NRCS to Host “Weeds Gone Wild” Workshop
Alabama NRCS will hold an Invasive Species Workshop on October 14, 2009.