By Harry Siemens / Farmscape.ca — While those who support the Canadian Wheat Board would have producers believing the drop in barley and even wheat acres has to do with weather and other such things, but there are those who actually think it has to do with economics. A researcher with the University of Saskatchewan told Bruce Cochrane at …
StollerUSA Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
Back in 1970, Jerry Stoller started StollerUSA with a few dollars and some unusual ideas and now the company has a global footprint and a lot of acceptance in the U.S. Today, Jeff Morgan, Stoller’s marketing director, said that they are happy to commemorate their 40 year anniversary. AgWired reporter Chuck Zimmerman was able to catch up with Morgan during …
Stabenow New Senate Ag Chair
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) has been chosen to be the new chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee, replacing Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas who was defeated in her re-election bid. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, as we begin writing a new farm bill that once again recognizes the importance of …
Scoop Up An Extra $250 In Holiday Cash
Scoop up some extra cash for the holiday season by filling out the AgWired Survey. By participating in our fast, easy survey, you could win $250 to spend on yourself or to help spread the joy to your friends and family. Here’s all you need to do. Click on this link to complete the survey that will help the blogging …
Pork Producers Submit GIPSA Comments
With just days remaining before the comment period deadline, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) yesterday submitted its official comments on the proposed Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) rule. NPPC comments say the USDA agency “lacked authority or exceeded it on certain provisions of a proposed rule on buying and selling hogs, failed to support the need for …
#foodthanks
The AgChat Foundation has come up with a unique idea for you to use during this upcoming week of Thanksgiving. It’s called #foodthanks. It’s a way to show your thanks for the food we enjoy every day and the people who produce it. So what you’re encouraged to do is go to the webpage where you’ll find images for your …
Tech Savvy Farm Journalists
During the NAFB convention last week I conducted a session on new technology titled, “Tech Savvy – The Latest and Greatest Tools for Broadcasters.” Joining me was John Lynch, BSW USA. We both showcased a variety of new digital tools for communications with a focus on portability and for use in the field. Of course in farm communications, field means …
What Grills Faster
I know I’m going to be grilling this weekend but not mobile phones. It may be a little weird but I think EZ Grill is quite okay with how the views are doing.
Zimfo Bytes
StollerUSA recently launched Bio-Forge ST, a new formulation of Bio-Forge specifically developed for growers interested in seed treatment application as a cost-effective way to increase yields. Bethany Nolan, Gilmer, Texas, was crowned the 2010-11 National Hereford Queen during the American Royal National Hereford Show in Kansas City. Thirteen Iowa college students from a wide range of backgrounds have been named …
The good with the bad in the Alberta hog industry
With the processing and packing industry re-settling after Maple sells one plant in Ontario and closes another in the Maritimes, it also makes good sense to see what is happening in Western Canada. Maple Leaf, and as they said they would way back when they announced their restructuring is placing most of its eggs in the Brandon, Mb plant. That …