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.
Changes in WIC
Changes are being made to the Women, Infants and Children supplemental nutrition food package to give participants more flexibility in their food choices.
AL Beef Month Underway
October is beef month in Alabama and Ed Whatley with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association said Cattlemen and Cattlewomen across the state are involved with special promotional events.
Peanut Stocks are Up
The latest peanut stocks and processing report is out as Tyron Spearman looks at where the numbers stand.