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Harvest delays create potential crisisNov 6, 2009 10:00 AM, By Paul L. Hollis, Farm Press Editorial Staff Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Sparks is calling it a “potential crisis” — the rainy weather conditions throughout most of September and October that have frustrated growers who were eyeing pretty good cotton, peanut, soybean and corn crops.... HeadlinesVirginia wine grape industry expandingNov 6, 2009 9:46 AM The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has just announced the state’s Top Twenty agricultural commodities for the 2008 production year.... Cotton referendum: Nov. 10 deadlineNov 6, 2009 9:23 AM Tuesday, Nov. 10 is the last day cotton producers can vote in the current Cotton Research and Promotion Act referendum.... NCC appeals Clean Water rulingNov 5, 2009 9:30 AM The National Cotton Council of America and other agricultural groups have filed a petition for certiorari to the U.S Supreme Court seeking reversal of the Sixth Circuit decision in NCC v. EPA.... Weeds of the South highly recommendedNov 5, 2009 9:22 AM, By David Bennett, Farm Press Editorial Staff My family uses guidebooks a lot and the newly-released Weeds of the South is simply excellent, among the best on our shelf. ... Survey finds support for corn farmers, ethanolNov 5, 2009 9:18 AM A nationwide survey conducted for the National Corn Growers Association found broad public respect and trust for family farmers and support for corn as food, feed and fuel. ... Virginia pesticide disposal program successfulNov 5, 2009 9:15 AM The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), in cooperation with the Virginia Pesticide Control Board and Virginia Cooperative Extension, has completed the 2009 Pesticide Disposal Program at nine collection sites in Central and Eastern Virginia. ... Grants announced for beginning farmersNov 5, 2009 9:09 AM The USDA has announced the award of more than $17 million in grants to 29 institutions to address the needs of beginning farmers and ranchers and enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of U.S. agriculture.... Southeast Farm Press News Archive Commentaries
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USDA introducing families to their farmersNov 6, 2009 9:54 AM, By Stephanie Schupska, University of Georgia Kathleen Merrigan believes all families should know where their food comes from. ... Across the SunbeltDamaged crops - cost risingArkansans are assessing the damage following an Oct. 30 storm system that dumped more than 5 inches of rain in some areas in 24 hours on top of already saturated ground.... Increased agricultural productivity: Complex puzzleThe jump in prices of agricultural commodities in 2008 was devastating not only for US dairy and livestock producers—its repercussions could be felt around the world with food riots in many countries and trade restrictions in a number of others. ... CWT accepts 154 bids, 26,000 cowsCooperatives Working Together (CWT) has tentatively accepted 154 bids in the fourth herd retirement it has conducted in the last 12 months. ... 
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