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.
Using DNA to Create Lawn and Forage Hybrids
Researchers are working on creating a hybrid to combine the beauty of Kentucky Bluegrass with the heat and drought tolerance of Texas Bluegrass.
Dimilin Provides Pest Control for Pastures
Keith Griffith, Field Development Representative with Chemtura Corporation, says a great way to control pests in your pastures this season is with Dimilin insect growth regulator. For more information about Dimilin visit chemturacrop.com
Peanut Proud Orders Peanut Butter
Peanut Proud recently ordered their first supply of peanut butter as Tyron Spearman explains where it’s going.
Peanut Pricing Update
Tyron Spearman has an update on the latest peanut pricing and where the loan program currently stands.
Where’s Gene and Roy?
Cattle rustling is big business. Everett Griner wants to know where the good guys are when you need them.
Clean Water Restoration Act Not Restoring Anything
With the Clean Water Restoration Act still mulling around in the Senate, Don Parrish Senior Director of Regulatory Relations with the American Farm Bureau Federation says the legislation is a slippery slope.