Before we get to our new Zimmpoll let’s look at the results of our latest one which asked the question, “How good was your first cutting of hay?” Many of you felt your hay crop was better than last year. Hopefully this is a good sign for this season. Our poll results: Thirty-five percent said Better Than Last Year, twenty-five …
Career Opportunities Abound For Ag Degrees
The number of college students graduating with a degree in agriculture has been on the decline, but there are nearly 8,000 job opportunities in the ag industry for qualified candidates this year, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Beginning in mid-May, 164 college students from across the country began internships with Monsanto Company to gain experience for future …
Golf Tournament Raises Money for Missouri 4-H
The Missouri 4-H Foundation hit a hole-in-one at the fourth annual Clover Classic golf tournament, raising upwards of $25,000 for 4-H clubs across the state. Twenty teams played in the June 4th tournament at the A.L. Gustin Golf Course in Columbia, Mo. Sponsored in part by Monsanto Company the Clover Classic has become the foundation’s major annual fundraising event. Monsanto …
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DuPont Pioneer is bringing the next generation of powerful Web-based field management tools to growers with the introduction of Pioneer Field360 Select software. IRON Solutions launched its enhanced and redesigned IRONSearch.com site, with streamlined features that allow buyers and sellers of agricultural and industrial equipment to connect and close deals faster than ever before. The National Pork Board has approved …
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Kubota Tractor Corporation has announced the addition of the new Grand L60 Series to its lineup. JCB announced plans to begin production of six-cylinder engines with the addition of the JCB Dieselmax 672 to its world-leading engine line-up. A new endowment that has been established with the National FFA Foundation will allow thousands of future FFA members to attend the …
How’s Your Hay Crop
Before we get to our new Zimmpoll let’s look at the results of our latest one which asked the question, “What is MOST important when buying a tractor?” It looks like price, horsepower, and versatility win this battle. Our poll results: Twenty-two percent said Price and Horsepower, seventeen percent said versatility, fifteen percent said Customer Service, nine percent said Accessories, …
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The American Soybean Association (ASA) and DuPont Pioneer are seeking applicants for the 2014 Young Leader Program. The Hall of Fame Committee is asking for nominations for present, past or deceased NAFB Broadcast Council members that have made a significant contribution to farm broadcasting. NAMA will be hosting a hospitality event in Buffalo, New York on August 5, 9:00 p.m. …
Brooks Hired at Certified Hereford Beef LLC
Andrew Brooks has been named Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC vice president of marketing. A native of Elmendorf, Texas, Andrew is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural economics. He also earned a master’s degree in business administration from Texas A&M University-San Antonio in 2011. Before joining the CHB LLC team, Andrew gained valuable industry experience …
Entomology Fellowship Recipients
FMC Agricultural Products has partnered with the Entomological Foundation to recognize and encourage teachers to bring knowledge and hands-on experience from the lab back to the classroom through the FMC Educator Fellowship Program. FMC announces Timothy Anderson and Richard Shevalier, III., as recipients of this year’s fellowship. Timothy Anderson and Shevalier will team up with FMC scientists at the FMC …
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The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance announced that Celebrity Chef and Nutritionist Ellie Krieger will moderate The Food Dialogues: Chicago. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the appointment of 15 nationally recognized experts to serve on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. GROWMARK announced the appointment …