Today Tyron Spearman has information about USDA seeking comments on a proposed rule for trade adjustment assistance and also lets us know who the new officers for the National Buying Points Association are. Trade: Officers:
Crop Forecasting
2009 cutbacks are anticipated. Everett Griner explains.
GA Beef Producer Communications
According to Ashley Hughes, keeping cattle producers informed about the beef checkoff and how their dollars are being used is one important aspect of what the Georgia Beef Board does.
Check Nematodes Now for Next Season
Nematodes have been a real issue for cotton growers lately and University of Georgia Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Bob Kimmerait advises growers to look ahead and be proactive for next season.
More Field Days Upcoming
Get your calendars handy as Tyron Spearman has information about a couple of field day events coming up over the next few days.
Who Is the Real Bad Guy?
Everett Griner tells us how animal agriculture is under sustained attack.
Weekly Livestock Market Reports
Here are the cattle market numbers for the week ending August 28th put together by the livestock market news service for the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. AL: FL: GA:
Ag in Review for the Week of August 24, 2009
A highlight of agricultural news for this week from around the Southeast. To hear weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast .
Belt Tightening at the National Cotton Council
A nearly 50-percent drop in U.S. cotton production since 2005 is forcing the National Cotton Council to scour its operating budget in search of cost savings.
Proposed School Salad Bar Legislation
The Children’s Fruit and Vegetable Act is expected to be proposed in the House this September.