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November 30 - December 3, 2007

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Feature: Trains and Mississippi Agriculture

Reporter: Leighton Spann. Runs 6:05 - EM #29

See this story

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AGRICULTURAL NEWS

USDA ALLOWING CANADIAN “OTM” CATTLE INTO U.S. - Video - Link to story script

U.S. Department of Agriculture rule took effect November 19 which allows Canadian cattle “over thirty months of age” (OTM) and not born before March 1, 1999 into U.S. R-CALF continues to fight rule. Story source: Market to Market.

NEW FARM BILL PASSAGE STILL POSSIBLE IN JANUARY

The U.S. Senate failed by five votes to bring the Farm Bill to a vote before Thanksgiving. Rep. Colin Peterson (D-Minnesota), the head of the House Agriculture Committee, said it could still be passed in January if the Senate could get its version passed in December.

WINTER WEATHER - WARM, DRIER AND WETTER IN MISSISSIPPI

NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) predicts December-February will be wetter-than-normal in north Mississippi and drier-than-normal in southern 2/3rds of the state. All of Mississippi is expected to experience warmer temperatures. Link to NOAA report (includes national outlook)

SOYBEAN RUST FOUND IN 24 MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES

The latest findings show Asian Soybean Rust has been found in 24 Mississippi counties. 2006 - 9 counties. 2005 - 2 counties. There is no danger posed to the state soybean crop since it has been harvested.

SOUTHERN GARDENING - New Poinsettias - Video - See this story

Try “painted poinsettias” for a new twist on this traditional Christmas plant.

Appearing: Norman Winter / Horticulturist / Mississippi State University Extension Service. Telephone (601) 857-2284.

Writer / Video Editor: David Lack. Writer: Norman Winter. Photographer: Brian Utley

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MARKET NEWS

SOYBEAN MARKET’S “TOP” IS NOT HERE YET

The market’s consensus is that the highest prices have not been seen on the CBOT. The potential for Chinese sales and a “war” to attract 2008 acreage are seen as positives.

CORN COULD BE IN A SIDEWAYS TRADING PATTERN UNTIL MAY - Video - Appearing: Sue Martin / Ag & Investment Services.

RICE PRICES CONTINUE TO ADVANCE

Mississippi State University’s Agricultural Economist Steve Martin says prices are beginning to get into the range where producers can cover their costs.

TRIVIA QUESTION - Which pecan variety is sometimes referred to as “paper shell?” Answer: Stuart

FEATURE STORY PREVIEW - Video

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Video - Home Heater Safety - Writer/Video Editor: David Lack

USDA REPORT CALENDAR - Link to National Agricultural Statistics Service

HORMEL EXPECTS TO PAY LESS FOR HOGS IN 2008

MARKET INTERVIEW - MILK PRICES DROP SOME, BUT STILL UP - Video

Class 1 milk prices drop in December compared with November. Still well above a year ago.

Appearing: Bill Herndon / Agricultural Economist / Mississippi State University Extension Service.

Link to MSU Agricultural Economics and Policy Perspective Newsletter

TRIVIA QUESTION - Which pecan variety is sometimes referred to as “paper shell?” Answer: Stuart

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Link to Farmweek Calendar

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FEATURE STORY

TRAINS AND MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURE - Video runs 6:05 - EM #29 - See this story

Jackson and Canton, Mississippi. A new exhibit at the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum uses model trains to help chronicle the railroad’s role in the development of Mississippi agriculture. The Jackson Society of Model Engineers has undertaken the five year project. Reporter: Leighton Spann.

Original broadcast: June 2007. Reporter / Photographer / Video Editor: Leighton Spann

Appearing: Tom Crumby / President / Jackson Society of Model Engineers.

David Como / Train Exhibit Visitor / Lafayette, Louisiana.

Jerry French / Member / Jackson Society of Model Engineers.

Contact Information:

Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson - Museum web page

Telephones: (601) 713-3365, (800) 844-8687. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $4, Children 5-18 $3, Children 3-4 $1

Jackson Society of Model Engineers, www.jsme.org

PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK’S SHOW - Video

Feature story: Profile of Dr. Norman Borlaug, father of the “Green Revolution.” A wheat breeder, Borlaug led the movement to feed the world through better plant varieties.

Southern Gardening: Ways to put “yellow” your landscape.

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