I really think that what the folks at Merial are doing with DNA through their Igenity division is fascinating. But, it’s so complex and “technical” I don’t even know how to write about it. So this announcement about their deal with GeneSeek is going to have to speak for itself.
NCGA Announces Yield Contest Winners
The National Corn Yield Contest Winners have been announced by the National Corn Growers Association. The winning yields range from 351 to 232 bushels per acre.
Watch & Listen To WTO Talks Via Webcasts
In case you’re really interested in what’s going on at the WTO talks in Hong Kong they are recording and webcasting many of the public sessions like news conferences and statements. They’re offering them live and archived in video and audio format and even in different languages.
O & B Kansas City Says “Boo”
It’s Osborn & Barr announcement time. The agency now has Annabel “Boo” Larsen in the Kansas City office as Managing Director. In her new role, Boo will be responsible for the account service, media, public relations, accounting and creative staff.
Johanns Appoints Cotton Board Members
U. S. Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns, announced some new Cotton Board members:
FAO Releases State of Food & Agriculture 2005
Right before the WTO talks got started in Hong Kong the FAO released its “State of Food & Agriculture 2005” report.
Learn About European Union FarmSubsidy(.org) Payments
I was saving this for the right time. I think with the WTO talks going on in Hong Kong it’s a good time to point you to FarmSubsidy.org. From their news release earlier this month:
Missouri Beef Council Is Blogging
The Missouri Beef Industry Council’s weekly MBIC Report this week is with executive director, Steve Taylor.
Enhancing Value For Missouri Corn Growers
CornTalk is the week’y interview program of the Missouri Corn Growers Association. This week the program features an update on the MCGA Value Enhancement Program. MCGA Director of Market Development, Gary Wheeler, talks about how the organization works to capture value for its members. Additionally, Wheeler discusses the importance to Missouri corn growers of the reopening of the Japanese market to U. S. beef and he offers some advice to growers as they look forward to next year’s crop.
Blogging From The Road In Kansas City
Hello from the road. I’m in Kansas City where I’ve had a great presentation with the wonderful folks at AdFarm. Great pizza!