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The MS-MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management program is now accepting applications for the 2013 cohort. Beginning in July, Randy Wanke will take over as the senior manager of industry relations for DuPont Pioneer. The Animal Agriculture Alliance elected Paul Pressley, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, chairman of its board of directors. The professional Master in Plant Health Management degree, …

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Hundreds of JCB employees joined in the celebrations to mark the production of the company’s one millionth machine. MGEX announced total Exchange volume in April at 146,574 contracts traded, a 58.3 percent increase from March 2013. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced new rules to better target Community Connect broadband grants to areas where they are needed the most. Charelston/Orwig study …

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Ag Organizations Applaud Six Countries

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Key members of the U.S. agricultural value chain have joined together to applaud the work of the United States and like-minded governments to promote the importance of science-based regulations to facilitate trade of agricultural commodities derived from agricultural biotechnology. In a joint statement, the United States was joined by the governments of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Paraguay to announce …

Agribusiness, Trade, USDA

Soybean Executive Named NAWG CEO

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Longtime soybean industry executive Jim Palmer has been named chief executive officer of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG). Palmer was selected by the NAWG Board of Directors after a search process led by the NAWG officers and grower-leaders of the National Wheat Foundation, NAWG’s affiliated charitable organization. He will officially begin work with the Association and Foundation as …

Agribusiness, NAWG, Wheat

Generations of Family Farming

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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Does celebrity media attention sway your purchasing/listening/watching decisions? (e.g. Carrie Underwood supporting HSUS)” Our poll results: Sixty-four percent said No, sixteen percent said Yes, eleven percent said Carrie Underwood Who, seven percent said Depends on the Celebrity, and two percent said Other. It looks like our audience doesn’t make decisions based on what media …

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May is National Strawberry Month, a time when farmers and consumers alike celebrate the peak abundance of America’s favorite fruit. Learn how to turn your passion into profits with Sarah Aubrey’s e-book Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business! Jim Palmer has been named chief executive officer of the National Association of Wheat Growers. AgReliant Genetics announced the selection …

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Conquer with Cadet Sweepstakes

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FMC Agricultural Products Group announces the Conquer with Cadet Sweepstakes, inviting growers to visit www.FMCcadet.com and listen to the personal stories of corn and soybean growers who have had success with best practices while using Cadet herbicide. Online participation will be rewarded with a chance to win a John Deere Gator utility vehicle. In addition to the John Deere Gator …

Agribusiness, FMC, John Deere

Regional Farm Mom Winners

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From Alaska to Florida, Maine to Hawaii, many people took the time to share what makes their favorite farm mom so special. Now, American Agri-Women and Monsanto have selected five regional winners. Votes will help determine this year’s national winner, to be announced on Mother’s Day. Each regional winner was awarded a $5,000 cash prize from Monsanto. Online votes cast …

Agribusiness

Put Some LabelBling on Your Groceries

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LabelBling, a new line of high impact labels by Yerecic Label, uses new techniques to create an upscale look at an affordable rate for fresh produce growers, packers and shippers. The line focuses on the use of eye-catching visuals such as holographic films, sparkle inks and embossing to draw attention and interrupt the shopper as they carry out their shopping …

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, along with Bill Gates, and U.S. Chief Technology Officer Todd Park, kicked off a two-day international open data conference. The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance recently received national recognition from the Public Relations Society of America and the National Agri-Marketing Association for its 2012 consumer communications aimed at restoring trust in the food production system. National …

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