Now vintage tractor enthusiasts can test their tractor trivia skills, enjoy stories of classic machines and more, on the go, with a new free smartphone and tablet app from nationally known farm broadcaster Max Armstrong. The interactive “Max Armstrong’s Tractor App” is available for iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets. Users will hear Armstrong’s distinctive voice inviting them to …
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Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) invites you to visit their member farms and ranches on National Alpaca Farm Days on September 28th and 29h. The Center for Dairy Excellence and Penn State Extension Dairy Team will host a special statewide Dairy PROS meeting on Thursday, August 15, from 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. in the Learning Center Tent at …
It’s Time To Send in Your Nominations!
Farm Broadcaster of the Year and the Horizon Award sponsored by Syngenta are given based on professional excellence demonstrated in these specific areas: On-air broadcasting (including news, markets, weather and/or special reports) Leadership in broadcast programming, promotion and marketing at station/network Community involvement and leadership NAFB involvement Broadcast Council members with five years or less experience are eligible for the …
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Ed Rhodes will serve as the NFI Crab Council’s Executive Director. Dawson Tire & Wheel, North America’s leading supplier of tires, wheels and assemblies to the agricultural marketplace, has announced the establishment of a sales and distribution center at 5360 West 84th Street in Indianapolis, IN. The Biotechnology Industry Organization announced the launch of BIO Jobs, an online resource for …
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Vidalia onion producers will vote from September 9 through September 27, 2013, on whether to continue their Federal marketing order. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will announce Saturday, August 3 the number of markets registered in the 2013 National Farmers Market Directory, kicking off National Farmer’s Market Week (August 4-10, 2013). Boehringer Ingelheim …
Most Have Some Ag Apps
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How many ag-related apps do you have?” Our poll results: · 1-5 44% · None 31% · 5-10 16% · More 6% · 10-15 3% That means that almost 70% of you have at least one ag-related app. And the number of ag-related apps for smart phones and tablets continues to grow – from …
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Farm Market iD announced that the Farm Market iD Database has been updated with 2012 crop year data. Smithfield Foods is on track to complete an industry-leading goal of phasing out individual gestation stalls in favor of group housing for pregnant sows at all company-owned sow farms by 2017. DuPont and Pannar Seed Limited closed on a transaction in which …
New Multi-Channel Meredith Agrimedia Group
Meredith Corporation announced the creation of Meredith Agrimedia, an innovative new marketing and media service for the agricultural community. The new group encompasses popular existing brands, including Successful Farming magazine, Agriculture.com, Living the Country Life, the Successful Farming Machinery Show and Ageless Iron Almanac. Meredith Agrimedia offers farmers and other agriculturalists expanded multimedia services tied to Meredith’s industry-leading distribution platforms. …
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Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. names Del Birkhofer to executive director of the Swine Division. The National Pork Board has named Kevin Waetke as vice president of strategic communications. The Red River Farm Network is pleased to announce the addition of Jody Heemstra to the farm broadcast RRFN team. Fastline Publications is pleased to announce the addition of Jenna Jordan as …
New Online Resource About GMOs
The agricultural biotechnology companies that develop genetically modified seeds (GMO) are coming together to launch a broad, new initiative to provide accurate information and answer the toughest questions about GMOs and how our food is grown. GMO Answers is a new conversation, public Q&A, and central online resource for information on GMOs, their background, use in agriculture, and research and …