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April 9, 2002 - Farmweek #2450
Feature: A.P. Fatherree, Centenarian
100 Years of Service to Mississippi Agriculture
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TONIGHT ON FARMWEEK |
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FARM BILL TOO LATE FOR 2002? - Some insiders say too many major issues remain unresolved and they wonder if they can be settled in time to help crops planted in 2002. |
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PRESSURE FROM SOUTH AMERICAN SOYBEANS - EM #9 - From the Mississippi Corn-Soybean Agriday in Greenwood. Appearing: Bo Prestidge - Soybean - Rice Producer - Schlater. John C. Baize - International Marketing Specialist - Falls Church, Virginia. |
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MISSISSIPPI CATFISH LABELING LAW SIGNED - Law will require wholesalers, retailers and restaurants to disclose the origin of their catfish. |
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WEEKLY CROP REPORT - Soil is too wet in half the state. It has corn planting running behind normal. |
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CONSUMERS FAVOR BIO-TECH - Council for Biotechnology says its latest survey shows a majority of consumers support biotechnology. |
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SOUTHERN GARDENING - New Geranium - Appearing: Norman Winter - Horticulturist - Mississippi State University Extension Service |
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TOSS - Lawn and Garden Call-in Show scheduled for April 23. |
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TRIVIA QUESTION - How many $100 bills can be made from a bale of cotton? 313,600. |
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MARKETS INTRODUCTION |
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CATTLE ANALYSIS - Cattle prices drop dramatically - Appearing: John Roach/Roach Ag Marketing. |
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SOYBEAN ANALYSIS - This year's prices may be close to last year's - Appearing: Jim Quinn - Market Information Specialist - Mississippi State University Extension Service - Mississippi Farm Bureau. |
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MARKET INTERVIEW - Cotton may go lower before it goes higher. Appearing: O.A. Cleveland - Cotton Market Analyst - cottonexperts.com |
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RUSSIA TO LIFT POULTRY BAN, BUT NOT UNTIL IT GETS U.S. INFORMATION |
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MCDONALD'S RESTAURANTS TO EXPERIMENT WITH IMPORTED BEEF IN 400 OF ITS SOUTHEAST FRANCHISES - Company says it can't enough lean, cheap beef in the United States. |
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TRIVIA ANSWER |
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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A.P. FATHERREE - EM #62 - Jackson resident turned 100 in October 2001. Has worked in Mississippi agriculture for most of his life. Appearing: A.P. Fatherree - Centenarian. Jeff Fatherree - Son. Gordon Cliburn - Senior - Lawrence County FFA. Dan Stuckey - Agriculture Teacher - Lawrence County FFA. Keith Carr - Father of Charles Carr - Monticello. Charles Carr - Junior - Lawrence County FFA. Ashley Carpenter - 7th Grader - Lawrence County FFA |
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FATHERREE CONTACT INFORMATION -
Fatherree Endowed Scholarship
Mississippi State University Foundation
Jud Skelton (662) 325-0643
Fatherree Golf Tournament
Friday, November 1
MSU Golf Course, Starkville
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PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK'S SHOW
Feature: Ottis Bullock - Mississippi Forestry Association Tree Farmer of the Year. Oktibbeha County Forest Farmers Association celebrates 30th anniversary. Southern Gardening: New Plants for 2002.
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