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GA University system proposes shuttering 4-H programs
The University System of Georgia is suggesting that 4-H programs throughout the state be abolished as a cost-saving measure.
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Seminole Crop E-News
Seminole Crop E-News
Wiregrass Cotton Expo.
Wiregrass Cotton Expo.
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Farmer's Almanac still used to plan for growing season
It's been used by farmers since 1818 as a guide to make sound decisions about the upcoming crop.
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Seminole Crop News
Seminole Crop E News 2-12-10
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Agriculture futures rise, livestock prices fall 2/1
Agriculture futures rise, livestock prices fall
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Cattlemen learn more about the field and how to help others
Wiregrass cattlemen are spending the day learning about different cattle farming methods and about a way to help others around the world.
Cattlemen are struggling to grow grazing for their herds
Many area cattlemen are having trouble growing food for their livestock to graze on this winter, but some in the cotton industry got an unexpected surprise this harvest.
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Fla. Produce Prices on the Rise after Cold Snap
Crops damaged during the record cold snap in Florida earlier this month means state-grown produce will be more expensive.
1/19 Agriculture futures mixed, livestock futures rise
Agriculture futures mixed, livestock futures rise
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Freeze Kills Southwest Fla. Vegetable Crops
Consumers likely will be paying more for tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers and other produce thanks to the recent cold snap in Florida.
Florida Farmers Brace for Cold Weather
Florida farmers are worried about their crops as freezing temperatures sweep the state.
Small Scale Poultry and Egg Production Offered
Okaloosa County Extension will host “Small Scale Poultry and Egg Production”, a course designed to help everyone from novices to professionals in raising chickens.
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Another Freeze in Florida Tonight
Near-record low temperatures will occur again tonight as a cold wave brings frost and freeze into the heart of the Sunshine State.
Hard times have dairy farmers calling help lines
Agriculture help lines and farmer support groups say they have seen a big increase in requests for help this year.
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Heavy rains wash away farmers' profits
Heavy rains are playing a toll on this year's harvest season.
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Agriculture futures, livestock prices mostly fall
Agriculture futures, livestock prices mostly fall
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Congressman praises USDA for moving quickly on farm disaster decision
Secretary Vilsack directs Alabama’s FSA office to begin gathering crop loss data
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Pecan harvest affected by rainy season
More people are trying to make a few bucks harvesting pecans.
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Cotton close 11/19
NEW YORK (AP) - Cotton futures No. 2 closed $1.40 to $3.20 a bale higher Thursday.
Agriculture futures mixed on the Chicago BOT- 11/19
Agriculture futures mixed on the Chicago BOT
Kudzu-munching bug threatens bean crops
Researchers recently found an insect in north Georgia that has never before been reported in the Western Hemisphere, and its arrival could be both a blessing and a curse.
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Agriculture futures trade mixed on the CBOT - 11/17
Agriculture futures trade mixed on the CBOT
Ozark residents celebrate Farm City Week
Farm City Week is celebrated each year across the nation.
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Seminole Crop News
Seminole Crop News
Agriculture futures mostly lower on Chicago BOT 11/17
Agriculture futures mostly lower on Chicago BOT
Agriculture futures mixed on Chicago BOT
Agriculture futures mixed on Chicago BOT
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Farm City breakfast promotes agriculture
Farmers and area "officials" are coming together to promote agriculture.
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Can A Plant Be Altruistic?
Although plants have the ability to sense and respond to other plants, their ability to recognize kin and act altruistically has been the subject of few studies. The authors explored kin recognition in Impatiens pallida (yellow jewelweed). By moving their resources into leaves, these plants not only positively affected their own growth, but also negatively affected their competitors' growth. This is the first instance where researchers demonstrated that a plant's response to an aboveground cue is dependent upon the presence of a belowground cue.
BOT Open 11/11
Agriculture futures jump on Chicago BOT- 11/11
Rains from Ida Add to Misery for Alabama Farmers
Rain and wind from Tropical Storm Ida slowed harvest operations for farmers across Alabama and added to what has been a mostly wet and miserable harvest season.
Rains from Ida add to misery for Alabama farmers
Agriculture official says farmers across the region are suffering from wet weather
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Agriculture futures trade mixed on the CBOT
CHICAGO (AP) - Agriculture futures were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
High-tech farming
Farmers are using technology to give you better-quality products.
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High-tech farming: Using GPS technology
The need for more crops continues to grow. In order to fill that need, many local farmers are going high-tech.
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Recent Weather Not Helping Area Farmers
Alabama's agriculture commissioner says heavy rains have damaged some Alabama crops and caused poor harvesting conditions.
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Alabama ag chief says heavy rain hurting crops
Alabama's agriculture commissioner says heavy rains have damaged some Alabama crops and caused poor harvesting conditions.
Alabama ag chief says heavy rain hurting crops
Alabama's agriculture commissioner says heavy rains have damaged some Alabama crops and caused poor harvesting conditions.
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Agriculture futures trade mixed on Chicago BOT 10/27 AM
CHICAGO (AP) - Agriculture futures were mixed early Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Ala. county's sweet potato yield cut by rains
CULLMAN, Ala. (AP) - Heavy fall rains have cut into the sweet potato crop in Cullman County this year.
Alabama County's Sweet Potato Yield Cut by Rains
Heavy fall rains have cut into the sweet potato crop in Cullman County this year.
Cotton futures No. 2 closed 15 cents to 75 cents
NEW YORK (AP) - Cotton futures No. 2 closed 15 cents to 75 cents a bale higher Monday.
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10/26- Agriculture futures mostly drop on Chicago BOT
Agriculture futures mostly drop on Chicago BOT
Agriculture futures trade mixed on the CBOT
CHICAGO (AP) - Agriculture futures were mixed Friday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Cotton futures No. 2 closed $3.20 to $5.85 a
NEW YORK (AP) - Cotton futures No. 2 closed $3.20 to $5.85 a bale lower Friday.
Midwest Livestock 10/23AM
Midwest Livestock 10/23AM
Students get up close and personal with nature.
5th graders in Coffee County got up close and personal with nature today.
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Farmer safety during harvest season
Many crops are being harvested later this year than normal. This puts extra pressure on farmers, increasing their chances of danger.
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Board of Trade Open for 10/20
CHICAGO (AP) - Agriculture futures were mixed early Tuesday on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Nutty economy: peanut sales soared last year
Despite a bad economy and a health scare last year, peanut products were doing big business last year.
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