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2000 Archive

December 25-29, 2000
Monday: Dr. Marty Brunson-
How to recycle your Christmas tree
Tuesday: Dr. John Lee-
Value of farm production
Wednesday: Dr. John Lee-
Value of farm production
Thursday: Dr. Allen Williams-
Feeding beef cattle after drought
Friday: Dr. Debbie Gaddis-
New Year's resolution for forest landowners

December 18-22, 2000
Monday: Dr. John Byrd-
Meetings about latest weed control methods
Tuesday: Dean Stewart-
Hunter education programs
Wednesday: Dr. Jim Tomlinson-
How to stretch forages after drought
Thursday: Dr. Peter Ryan-
New research between MSU and Australia
Friday: Dr. Debbie Gaddis-
History of Christmas trees

December 11-15, 2000
Monday: Dr. Will McCarty-
2000 cotton production season review
Tuesday: Dr. Sonja Skelly-
Get drought stressed plants back into shape
Wednesday: Dr. Will McCarty-
What will be new in 2001 cotton crop
Thursday: Gale Chrestman-
Premier Exhibitor Program
Friday: Dr. Andy Londo-
History of mistletoe

December 4-8, 2000
Monday: Dr. Tom Jones-
Marketing crops is a continuous process
Tuesday: Dr. Jimmy Bonner-
Record setting waster pesticide collection program
Wednesday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Results of 2000 corn variety trials
Thursday: Blair McKinley-
How to manage hay supplies this winter
Friday: Dr. Steve Dicke-
Mistletoe is bad for shade trees

November 27-December 1, 2000
Monday: Dr. Larry Oldham-
Poultry litter issues
Tuesday: Dr. Fred Lehman-
Lingering effects of drought on beef cattle
Wednesday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Dairy market situation
Thursday: Mark Crenshaw-
Junior pig shows at Dixie National Livestock Show
Friday: Dr. Steve Dicke-
Christmas tree history

November 20-24, 2000
Monday: Dr. Blake Layton-
Update on cotton's boll weevil eradication program
Tuesday: Dr. Malcolm Broome-
Grazing management steps following drought
Wednesday: Dr. Wallace Morgan-
History of turkey production
Thursday: Dr. Leroy Boyd-
History of horses
Friday: Dr. Bob Daniels-
Timber production's economic impact

November 13-17, 2000
Monday: Dr. Joe Street-
Record rice yields likely
Tuesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Early planting allowed better than expected soybean yields
Wednesday: Dr. Charlie Forrest-
Cattle market analysis
Thursday: Dr. Terry Kiser-
New way to get information to livestock producers
Friday: Tim Traugott-
How drought is affecting deer and their food supplies

November 6-10, 2000
Monday: Dr. Scott Stewart-
Mississippi Entomological Association annual meeting
Tuesday: Dr. John Byrd-
Herbicide Oasis® for control of perennial grasses
Wednesday: Dr. David Nagel-
How drought affected summer and fall vegetable crops
Thursday: Dr. Willard Scott-
MSU's Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences
Friday: Tim Traugott-
How drought is affecting pine and hardwood stands

October 30-November 3, 2000
Monday: Dr. Marty Brunson-
How drought is affecting farm ponds
Tuesday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Why cheese prices are at 22 year low
Wednesday: Dr. Erick Larson-
How dry weather is complicating wheat planting
Thursday: Dr. Molly Nicodemus-
New intercollegiate equestrian team
Friday: Brian Utley-
Report about Bobby Brunch, 2000 Outstanding Logger of Year

October 23-27, 2000
Monday: Dr. Tom Jones-
Soybean supply and demand situation
Tuesday: Dr. Will McCarty-
Declining cotton yield prospects - preparing for next year
Wednesday: Dean Stewart-
Creating a bobwhite quail haven on your land
Thursday: Dr. Brian Rude-
Tips for beef cattle producers to supplement winter diets
Friday: Wallace Johnston-
Award winning timber management practices

October 16-20, 2000
Monday: Dr. Malcolm Broome-
Overcoming hay and grazing shortages
Tuesday: Jim Thomas-
How drought is affecting underground water supplies
Wednesday: Dr. John Lee-
Role of government in food and fiber production
Thursday: Dr. Angelica Chapa-
Dairy producers should practice biosecurity
Friday: Dr. Glenn Hughes-
Options if you inherit timberland

October 9-13, 2000
Monday: Dr. Pat Harris-
One thing Christmas tree growers need to do before harvest
Tuesday: Dr. David Nagel-
Fall Flower and Garden Fest
Wednesday: Jim Steeby-
Status of state's catfish industry
Thursday: Dr. Bob Rogers-
New microwavable beef and pork products
Friday: Dr. Glenn Hughes-
Timberland owners need a will

October 2-6, 2000
Monday: Dr. Susan Holder-
Mississippi's successful 4-H program
Tuesday: Dr. John Lee-
Economic pulse of Mississippi agriculture
Wednesday: Dr. Eric Larson-
Upcoming winter wheat production
Thursday: Dr. Terry Kiser-
Four technologies to revolutionize beef cattle production
Friday: Dr. Andy Londo-
Why leaves change colors in the fall

September 25-29, 2000
Monday: Dr. James Jarratt-
Lady beetles continue to invade
Tuesday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Mississippi corn production season
Wednesday: Dr. Blake Layton-
Boll weevil eradication update
Thursday: Gale Chrestman-
Youth livestock activities at State Fair
Friday: Eleana Turner Pope-
Mississippi Forestry Association annual meeting

September 18-22, 2000
Monday: Herb Wilcutt-
National Farm Safety Week advice
Tuesday: Dr. Will McCarty-
Cotton harvest update
Wednesday: Dr. Tom Jones-
Marketing advice for corn and soybean producers
Thursday: Dr. Charlie Forrest-
Cattle and hog market analysis
Friday: Dr. Bob Daniels-
Importance of pulpwood

September 11-15, 2000
Monday: Dr. Jimmy Bonner-
Plastic pesticide container recycling programs
Tuesday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Wheat crop outlook
Wednesday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Dairy market outlook
Thursday: Dr. Allen Williams-
Drought survival for cattle producers
Friday: Dr. Bob Daniels-
Timber market update

September 4-8, 2000
Monday: Dr. Marty Brunson-
Fishing and pond management tips
Tuesday: Dr. David Nagle-
Vegetable production
Wednesday: Dr. Wallace Morgan-
Heat and drought impact on poultry industry
Thursday: Blair McKinley-
Heat and drought impact on beef industry
Friday: Dr. Steve Dicke-
County Forestry Associations in state

August 28-September 1, 2000
Monday: Dr. Will McCarty-
Cotton harvest outlook
Tuesday: Dr. Wayne Wells-
Turfgrass industry
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Soybean crop update
Thursday: Webb Flowers-
MSU AgriCenter events
Friday: Dr. Steve Dicke-
Timber theft prevention

August 21-25, 2000
Monday: Dr. Blake Layton-
Cotton insect control new technology
Tuesday: Dr. Jimmy Avery-
Catfish industry
Wednesday: Jim Thomas-
State drought impact
Thursday: Dr. Wayne Frank-
Animal waste management options
Friday: Whit Casey-
Developing forest management objectives

August 14-18, 2000
Monday: Dr. Blake Layton-
Boll Weevil Eradication Program update
Tuesday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Corn and grain field drying advice
Wednesday: Dr. John Byrd-
Herbicide sales gimmicks
Thursday: Dr. Terry Kiser-
New beef product development
Friday: Dr. Bob Daniels-
4-H Forestry Invitational

August 7-11, 2000
Monday: Bobby Fulcher-
National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting
Tuesday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Dairy market analysis
Wednesday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Dairy provisions of Senate Ag. Appropriations bill
Thursday: Mark Crenshaw-
Pork Check-Off Referendum
Friday: Debbie Gaddis-
Cost share reforestation programs

July 31-August 4, 2000
Monday: Dr. Terry Oldham-
New environmental regulations
Tuesday: Dean Stewart-
Quail and deer short courses
Wednesday: Dr. Tom Jones-
Soybean market analysis
Thursday: Dr. Charlie Forrest-
Cattle and hog prices
Friday: Dr. Steve Dicke-
Black walnut plantations

July 24-28, 2000
Monday: Dr. David Nagel-
Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
Tuesday: Dr. Will McCarty-
Cotton crop outlook
Wednesday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Corn crop outlook
Thursday: Dr. Allen Williams-
Emerging technology in beef cattle industry
Friday: Scott Powers-
Fear of forestry

July 17-21, 2000
Monday: Dr. John Lee-
1999 review and financial outlook
Tuesday: Dean Stewart-
New hunter education
Wednesday: Jim Thomas-
Corn, soybean, and cotton irrigation tips
Thursday: Blair McKinley-
Forage management
Friday: Scott Powers-
MSU Extension Forestry website

July 10-14, 2000
Monday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Wheat crop review
Tuesday: Dr. Blake Layton-
Budworms and bollworms active in cotton
Wednesday: Dr. Will McCarty-
Cotton crop update
Thursday: Kipp Brown-
Market meat goat show at Dixie National
Friday: Dr. Andy Londo-
Fetilizing pine plantations

July 3-7, 2000
Monday: Dr. Wallace Morgan-
Poultry/egg consumption
Tuesday: Dr. Marty Brunson-
Fishing tips
Wednesday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Milk market outlook
Thursday: Dr. Brett Scott-
4-H state and district horse shows preview
Friday: Dr. Andy Londo-
Thinning pine plantations

June 26-30, 2000
Monday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Corn borers expected to attack
Tuesday: Dr. James Jarratt-
Elimination of chlorpyrifos
Wednesday: Dr. Al Rankins-
Soybean weed control timeliness
Thursday: Gale Chrestman-
New commercial dairy heifer program
Friday: Dr. Bob Daniels-
State 4-H Forestry competition champions

June 19-23, 2000
Monday: Dr. David Nagel-
Pumpkin planting tips
Tuesday: Dr. Blake Layton-
Aphid outbreak expected in cotton
Wednesday: Dr. Tom Jones-
Soybean market analysis
Thursday: Dr. Wayne Frank-
Swine industry housing trends
Friday: Whit Casey-
Forest Management short Course

June 12-16, 2000
Monday: Dean Stewart-
Planting summer forages for deer
Tuesday: Dr. Larry Oldham-
Determining plant and crop problems
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Soybean crop update
Thursday: Dr. Charlie Forrest-
Cattle and hog market analysis
Friday: Dr. Glenn Hughes-
Pine bark beetle control options

June 5-9, 2000
Monday: Dr. James Jarratt-
New fire ant control
Tuesday: Dr. Marty Brunson-
Farm pond weed control
Wednesday: Jim Thomas-
Soybean irrigation tips
Thursday: Dr. Terry Kiser-
Impact of GM crops
Friday: Dr. Glenn Hughes-
Pine bark beetle infestations

May 29-June 2, 2000
Monday: Herb Willcutt-
Anhydrous Ammonia theft prevention
Tuesday: Dr. David Shaw-
Remote sensing
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Soybean crop update
Thursday: Tommy Shields-
Benefits of judging programs
Friday: John Auel-
Loggers Association annual meeting

May 22-26, 2000
Monday: Dr. James Jarratt-
Termite identification and control
Tuesday: Dr. Eric Larson-
Herbicide drift
Wednesday: Dr. Tom Jones-
Soybean price outlook
Thursday:
Champ Camp
Friday: Dr. Debbie Gaddis-
Woodland management strategies

May 15-19, 2000
Monday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Dairy market analysis
Tuesday: Dr. David Nagel-
Potential for commercial garlic production
Wednesday: Jim Thomas-
Early season soybean irrigation tips
Thursday: Dr. Allen Williams-
Defined breeding and calving seasons
Friday: Whit Casey-
County soil surveys

May 8-12, 2000
Monday: Emily Knight-
Mississippi AgraAbility Project
Tuesday: Dr. John Lee-
Agriculture outlook
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Weed control timeliness
Thursday: Dr. Charlie Forrest-
Livestock Market Analysis
Friday: Whit Casey-
Enhancing wildlife habitat

May 1-5, 2000
Monday: Dr. Larry Oldham-
Phosphorus Index
Tuesday: Jim Thomas-
New irrigation options
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Herbicide applications
Thursday: Dr. Jim Tomlinson-
Statewide Dairy Field Day
Friday: Dr. Andy Londo-
Order pine seedlings now

April 24-28, 2000
Monday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Effects of cool, wet weather
Tuesday: Jim Steeby-
Status of catfish industry
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
How late to plant Group IV soybeans
Thursday: Webb Flowers-
AgriCenter upcoming events
Friday: Dr. Glenn Hughes-
Remember forestry association

April 17-21, 2000
Monday: Dr. James Jaratt-
Municipal mosquito-control efforts
Tuesday: Dr. Marty Brunson-
Free farm pond evaluation
Wednesday: Jim Thomas-
Get irrigation systems ready
Thursday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Dairy industry situation
Friday: Dr. Glenn Hughes-
Teacher's Conservation Workshops

April 10-14, 2000
Monday: Dr. David Nagel-
Southern peas
Tuesday: Dr. Tom Jones-
Corn market
Wednesday: Dr. Tom Jones-
Soybean market
Thursday: Dr. Fred Lehman-
New program for beef producers
Friday: Dr. Debbie Gaddis-
Tax-wise forest management decisions

April 3-7, 2000
Monday: Dr. Will McCarty-
Early season cotton concerns
Tuesday: Dr. Blake Layton-
Increase insect pressure
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Success of early-planted soybeans
Thursday: Dr. Scott Willard and Stacy Lawrence-
Weightlessness experiment
Friday: Tim Traugott-
Paulownia trees

March 27-31, 2000
Monday: Dr. James Jarratt-
Prevent and/or control biting insects
Tuesday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Corn seeding
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Soybean research
Thursday: Dr. Allen Williams-
How to be unsuccessful in cattle business
Friday: Tim Traugott-
Good wild turkey habitat

March 20-24, 2000
Monday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Low milk prices
Tuesday: Dr. David Nagel-
Dry weather's negative effect on vegetable production
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Planting soybeans too early
Thursday: Blair McKinley-H
ow to select and cook steak on the grill
Friday: Tim Traugott-
Intensive Forest Management

March 13-17, 2000
Monday: Dr. Wallace Morgan-
Poultry and local and state economies
Tuesday: Dr. Marty Brunson-
Fertilizing farm ponds
Wednesday:
Anticipate disease problems
Thursday: Dr. Mike Boyd-
Beef cattle and drought conditions
Friday: Tim Traugott-
Pine plantations and prescribed burns

March 6-10, 2000
Monday: Dean Stewart-
Snow geese and wheat in the Delta
Tuesday: Jim Steeby-
World Catfish Festival
Wednesday: Dr. John Byrd-
Ten new weed control options
Thursday: Dr. Scott Willard-
Weightlessness experiment
Friday: Dr. Debbie Gaddis-
Form T tax schedule

February 28-March 3, 2000
Monday: Dr. Rick Snyder-
Tomato Short Course preview
Tuesday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Wheat crop ready for nitrogen
Wednesday: Dr. Tom Jones-
How to market soybeans
Thursday: Dr. Bill Tucker-
News feeds in a dairy cow's diet
Friday: Dr. Debbie Gaddis-
Tax return pointers

February 21-25, 2000
Monday: Dr. Will McCarty-
Upcoming cotton season
Tuesday: Dr. Marty Brunson-
Algae on farm ponds
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Soybean producers should minimize spring tillage
Thursday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Farm milk price outlook
Friday: Scott Powers-
Manage forestland on a budget

February 14-18, 2000
Monday: Dr. David Nagel-
Trends in fruit and vegetable industry
Tuesday: Dr. James Jarratt-
Controlling garden insects and tips
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Treat soybean seeds before planting
Thursday: Dr. Charlie Forrest-
Cattle prices
Friday: Scott Powers-
Seed tree regeneration

February 7-11, 2000
Monday: Dr. John Byrd-
Controlling winter weeds
Tuesday: Dr. Erick Larson-
Selecting corn hybrids
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blaine-
Start planting soybean groups IV and V early
Thursday: Dr. Jim Tomlinson-
Cut dairy feed costs
Friday: Dr. Debbie Gaddis-
Tax tips for timberland owners

January 31-February 4, 2000
Monday: Dr. Larry Oldham-Agronomic
Professional Continuing Education Workshop
Tuesday: Dean Stewart-
Summer food plantings benefit white-tailed deer
Wednesday: Alan Blaine-
Top ten production practices of soybeans
Thursday: Dr. Allen Williams-
Why cattle industry is expected to change
Friday: Dr. Debbie Gaddis-
Tree Planting Week and Arbor Day

January 24-28, 2000
Monday: Jim Thomas-
27th annual Delta Ag Expo
Tuesday: Dr. Bill Herndon-
Farm milk prices
Wednesday: Dr. Tom Jones-
Soybean price outlook
Thursday: Gale Chrestman-
Dixie National Junior Round-Up
Friday: Dr. Bob Daniels-
Forestry over the past decade

January 10-14, 2000
Monday: Gary Crawford-
Outlook for agriculture
Tuesday: Dr. David Nagel-
Farmers' markets can make more money
Wednesday: Dr. Alan Blane-
Top ten production practices
Thursday: Mark Crenshaw-
2000 will be tough year for hog producers
Friday: John Auel-
Some loggers may be violating law


Better Farming is produced for the Mississippi State University Extension Service by MSU's Office of Agricultural Communications and is hosted by Tim Allison, Media Producer. Archived programs were hosted by Tyson Gair, former Senior Editor -- Broadcast. Gair retired June 30, 2005.

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