Here’s a preview of what’s new at the Alabama National Fair, coming up October 6-15. Report (1:00 wma)
Sunbelt Demo Plots Ready For Action
Thanks to irrigation, the demonstration plots at Sunbelt Ag Expo are looking good despite this summer’s drought. Report (1:00 wma)
Cattlemen Seeking More Drought Help
The NCBA is working to help secure more drought help for producers affected by this years drought. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Dine With the Family Night
September 25 is National Dine With Your Family Night. “Home Cooked Classics” host Bill Boggs says there’s good reason to make that a habit. Report (1:00 wma)
Sunbelt Features SE Farmer of the Year
Opening day of the Sunbelt Ag Expo on October 17 is the day when the 2006 Southeaster Farmer of the Year will be named. Report (1:00 wma) This year’s contestants include: Alabama Farmer of the Year Glenn Forrester Georgia Farmer of the Year Gary Paulk Florida Farmer of the Year Damon Deas Click on the links to find out more …
Southeast AgNet Staff Updating Computers
A few members of the Southeast AgNet & Citrus Industry staff are in Ocala updating not only our computer knowledge, but software to help keep up with changes in the industry. Pictured (L-R) Katherine Bush, Sherry Fisher, Carole McKenzie, Robin Loftin, Lee McCoy, Carlos Torres. (not pictured…Gary Cooper & Randall Weiseman) Â
FL Quail Shortcourse is October 5th & 6th
 Landowners, managers, and hunters are invited to take part in the University of Florida IFAS 2nd Annual Quail Management Shortcourse.  Report (1:00 wma)
USDA Working on Website Access Problems
Tyron Spearman lets us know that the USDA is workiong on the kinks in the new website so more farmers can get the information they need. Â Report (:20 wma)
AFBF and NFU Agree
The nation’s two main general farm organizations don’t often agree, but they both say the current farm bill should be extended. Report (1:00 wma)
Hurricane Program Deadline
The Florida Farm Bureau Federation is reminding agricultural producers of the September 29, 2006 deadline to apply for 2005 hurricane disaster programs. Additional information is also available online at http://disaster.fsa.usda.gov. Report (1:00 wma)