FARMWEEK
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What's on Farmweek
Sept. 28 - Oct. 1 2007
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September 28, 2007 - Fmwk #3112 - Show 1516
Feature: Bottle Tree Man
Reporter: Artis Ford - Runs 6:08
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AGRICULTURAL NEWS
SOYBEAN RUST DISCOVERED IN TWO MORE MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES
Asian Soybean Rust has been found in a commercial soybean field in Leflore County and two commercial fields in Bolivar County. Mississippi has a total eight counties where it has been spotted in 2007. Link to stopsoybeanrust.com.
SOME SENATORS PROPOSE PERMANENT DISASTER LEGISLATION
The National Farmers Union and several U.S. Senators want to make it part of the new Farm Bill.
MISSISSIPPI WEEKLY CROP REPORT
Harvest is at full speed. Link to Mississippi Crop and Weather Report
SOUTHERN GARDENING - Fall Flower and Garden Fest Preview - Video - See this story
Appearing: Norman Winter/Horticulturist/Mississippi State University Extension Service. Telephone (601) 857-2284 - Link to Fest web site.
Writer / Video Editor: David Lack. Writer: Norman Winter. Photographer: Brian Utley
TOSS TO MARKETS
Farmweek on cover of Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s “Fine Tuning” program guide in honor of 30th anniversary.
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MARKET NEWS
USDA ACTING AGRICULTURE SECRETARY HAS A “BEEF” WITH JAPAN
Chuck Connor says reopening Japan’s beef market to U.S. beef is a high priority for him.
FEEDER CATTLE DEMAND IS STRONG, BUT....
This demand may not fuel herd expansion. Appearing: Erin Golly / PCI Advisory Services.
SANDERSON FARMS LEADS "TRUTHFUL LABELING COALITION"
Sanderson claims many companies use "natural" to describe their chicken when it has additives. They respond the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture has approved the label.
TRIVIA QUESTION - For every dollar Americans spend on food, how much do you farmers receive? Answer 20 cents.
FEATURE STORY PREVIEW - Video
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Video - Archie Manning for 4-H
USDA REPORT CALENDAR - Link to National Agricultural Statistics Service Calendar
WHEAT FUTURES HITS RECORD HIGHS - MARKET INTERVIEW - Video
Corn and soybeans rise as a result. Quinn says great prices could last one year.
Appearing: Jim Quinn / Market Information Specialist / Mississippi State University Extension Service and Mississippi Farm Bureau. Link to Quinn's web page.
COTTON - GRAINS AND OILSEEDS PULL COTTON HIGHER
Robinson says it's high enough to make some sales. Appearing: Virgil Robinson / PHI Producer Services.
TRIVIA QUESTION - For every dollar Americans spend on food, how much do you farmers receive? Answer 20 cents.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Link to Farmweek Calendar
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FEATURE STORY
LANCE McCLOUD, MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING TREE FARMER OF THE YEAR - Video runs 7:07 - EM #76 - See this story
Jayess, Mississippi. No lost time accidents in 10 years. McCloud stresses safety and following Best Management Practices in his environmental stewardship.
Reporter / Video Editor: Artis Ford. Photographer: Artis Ford
Appearing:
Lance McCloud / 2007 Mississippi Forestry Association Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year / Jayess
Billy Johnson / Weyerhaeuser Company
Andy Woglemuth / International Paper / MFA Timber Harvesting Committee
John Bull / Lawrence County Forestry Association.
Bobby Alford / Lawrence County Forestry Association.
Amanda Walker / Lawrence County Director / Mississippi State University Extension Service
Contact Information:
McCloud Logging, Jayess, (601) 835-3217
MS Forestry Association, (601) 354-4936, www.msforestry.net
PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK’S SHOW - Video
Feature story: 30th anniversary of Farmweek
Southern Gardening: New plants, interesting names
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