The American Farm Bureau Federation has appointed new members to its national Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee for the 2016-2018 term beginning in March. America’s Finest City welcomes NAMA members to a special Western Pacific chapter meeting January 27, 2016 during the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association conference. The National Corn Growers Association is now accepting applications for the Reaching for …
Top AgWired Stories in 2015
Here it is folks. The top posts on AgWired in 2015 using website traffic only. Maybe if we factored in all the social media posts we’ve done things would look different. But read ’em and let us know what you think. Are you surprised? BTW. Number one had more views than all the others combined! They’re Back – Peterson Farm …
RFD-TV Lineup to Offer New Music, Cooking & Equine Shows
RFD-TV has a new lineup in store for the new year. Cable television’s only network dedicated to agribusiness and rural Americans says several new programs, ranging from new music to cooking tips, are premiering in January. The schedule boasts a new cooking show from renowned wild-game chef and gardener Tim Farmer, fresh takes on horse training in a pair of …
Agri-Pulse Poll Ranks Top Farmer Issues
A new poll from Agri-Pulse shows that national security and terrorism are among the top issues for farmers going into the 2016 election, and in turn, billionaire businessman Donald Trump has a slight lead as their choice for president. This article from Agri-Pulse says the poll, conducted in partnership with the Iowa Soybean Association, shows Trump with a slim lead …
What’s the Ag Top Story of 2015?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s your favorite food/drink gift?” I am still stuffed from all the holiday food I consumed and still unpacking a plethora of gifts. Food and drinks are always great gifts to give and receive. It looks like fruit and wine topped this poll. Here are the poll results: Fruit – 33% Candy – 0% …
A S’well Gift From Sage
Those Sage people in Kansas City, MO sent a very S’well gift this Christmas. The creative marketing agency led by Leigh Ann Cleaver and Kelly Schwalbe wants us to stay hydrated. Although I missed their coming out party a few weeks ago I have had need of hydration after attending them in the past! ICYMI. Sage, formerly BCS Communications, defines …
ICGA Awards Broadcaster for Excellence
Steve Bridge, Agribusiness Director at WFMB AM/FM has earned the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s 2015 Excellence in Media Award. Bridge was honored with this award as a member of the media who supports Illinois corn growers in his broadcast coverage. “Steve has been an important part of our communications in Illinois,” said Kenneth Hartman, Jr., immediate past president of the ICGA. …
FB Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Finals
The Final Four in Farm Bureau Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge are making their preparations for when they pitch their business ideas to a team of judges at Farm Bureau’s 97th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, in January. A live feed of the finals competition will be available starting at 10:45 am Eastern on January 10 at newsroom.fb.org. …
Agri-Pulse Open Mic with ASTA CEO Andy LaVigne
Agri-Pulse Open Mic this week features Andy LaVigne, CEO of American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). The seed industry is among many groups hoping Washington will approve legislation to establish a national voluntary GMO labeling standard. In this in-depth interview, Andy LaVigne discusses industry implications if Congress fails to develop national guidelines to override state statutes and how the Trans-Pacific Partnership …
Grains Council Confirms Good Quality Corn Crop
The U.S. corn crop was generally good, according to a new report from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC). This news release from the National Corn Growers Association, a founding member of the council, says the USGC’s 2015/2016 Corn Harvest Quality Report found 94 percent of corn samples samples rated at quality grade No. 2 or better. “This is the fifth …