Dow AgroSciences intends to save us from “Pushed together, the most notorious noxious and invasive plants, like spotted knapweed, Canada thistle, musk thistle, yellow starthistle and tropical soda apple, would cut a swath about 80 miles wide from Los Angeles to New York City. Assuming a modest 10 percent annual expansion rate under current control and management practices, the band will widen to nearly 130 miles by 2010. ” We just can’t have this so they invented Milestone.
Holy Shmoly Batman
Now that you’re stuffed on thanksgiving food for dinner what do you eat for breakfast? How about a Shmonster from Sheetz. There’s certainly no reason to provide nutrition information on this thing. Of course you’ve got to live in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio or North Carolina to get one.
Happy Thanksgiving From ZimmComm
On this Thanksgiving holiday I want to say “thanks” to all of you who are regular AgWired readers and especially you subscribers. AgWired wouldn’t exist without you. Your kind words and encouragement have made it all worthwhile. I promise that we’ll continue to bring you the latest information about the business of agricultural marketing and throw in a little entertainment along the way. Who says we can’t we have fun doing what we love.
Roberson Joins Southeast Farm Press
Why is it that you don’t get many news releases from publications? Maybe it’s because they can publish their own announcements. The same is true with broadcasters. I suppose it’s also true with us internet folks although I sure see lots of announcements from bloggers!
Life Saving Frozen Turkey
Since it’s the day before Thanksgiving I have to use this story from TheKSBWChannel.com. It’s about how a frozen turkey became a life-saving device. This was just posted yesterday.
Beef Checkoff Control
Although the Beef Checkoff has strong producer approval there is still some confusion about who actually controls it. Missouri Beef Industry Council, executive director, Steve Taylor, explains in this week’s MBIC Report.
New Hybrids From Pioneer
It’s hybrid mania at Pioneer. They just announced 62 new hybrids for the 2006 planting season. That includes eleven hybrids with the newly approved Herculex XTRA or Herculex RW insect protection technology.
Find Your Perfect Turkey Recipe
Hopefully most of you are getting your turkeys out to thaw since the big day of Thanksgiving is almost here. In case you just don’t know what to do with it there’s a perfect place to find out more. You’ve got to love the domain – www.eatturkey.com.
Big Oil Gets The Big Turkey Award
This week’s CornTalk has a holiday them. Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO, Gary Marshall, announces his “Big Turkey Award” which goes to big oil for posting record profits at the expense of consumers. Marshall also gives thanks to Missouri corn growers and lawmakers for supporting the continued growth of ethanol.
PVP For AgInfoLink USA
Traceability is certainly the buzz in food safety today. We’ve got to know where it came from no matter what “it” is. This is true for all commodities and new products and services are being developed very quickly. Today AgInfoLink USA announced that it has received USDA Process Verification Program approval.