In recognition of moms who do extraordinary things every day for their families and communities, Dollar General is partnering with Procter & Gamble to honor a Florida mom as its official Every Day Hero for May. As part of its Every Day Heroes program, Dollar General will feature Maria Segura in a campaign thanking moms in Dollar General communities across …
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Valley Irrigation, the leader in precision irrigation, announces the addition of Matt Ondrejko as Vice President, Global Marketing. Brighton has added new in-house recording and production studios for audio, video and sound services; increased its workforce by more than 40 percent over the past 12 months; and relocated to a new headquarters to accommodate its growth. broadhead announced the hire …
NCBA Awards State Partners
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) awarded three state cattlemen’s associations for their outstanding recruitment efforts during the Spring Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., last week. In all, 14 states met the criteria to qualify for the award drawing for the choice of one-year lease for either a New Holland BR7090 round baler or a New Holland T6 175 tractor. …
2013 Conservation In Action Tour Registration Open
Registration has opened for the Conservation Technology Information Center’s 2013 Conservation In Action Tour, which will explore innovative conservation practices in and around the Indian Creek watershed in Livingston County, Ill., on July 9 and 10. Celebrating the theme of Community 4 Conservation, this year’s tour will bring together agriculture leaders from all over the country – including farmers, crop …
New Sponsor for Great American Wheat Harvest
To help support the creation and educational purposes of the Great American Wheat Harvest documentary film, independent filmmaker, Conrad Weaver of ConjoStudios, LLC announces the Oklahoma Wheat Commission board has approved and appropriated funding to become one of the film’s executive sponsors. Weaver received the announcement while filming during a wheat field day near Sentinel and Elk City, Okla.; and …
40 Under 40 Award: Nominate Today
Vance Publishing’s 40 Under 40 Awards will recognize the young leaders in our industry who will be instrumental in meeting the 2050 challenge. Vance is seeking the most innovative people in agriculture under the age of 40 – from animal and crop production, biotechnology and University researchers to food and nutrition technology, agricultural equipment, agronomy and beyond. To be eligible …
Dairy Leaders Celebrate Sustainability Award
Winners of the dairy industry’s prestigious Sustainability Awards join the ranks of celebrities, athletes and influencers – from country music singer Miranda Lambert to movie star Salma Hayek to actor and father Taye Diggs – by donning the famed Milk Mustache for their own ad. The dairy industry leaders were recognized yesterday for their efforts to advance sustainability at the …
Pinot, Pigs & Poets Chef Competition
The Nebraska Pork Producers Association is excited about expanding their continued sponsorship of this year’s Pinot, Pigs & Poets event at Happy Hollow Club on June 6, 2013 at 6 p.m. The philanthropic event will feature premium Pinot Noir wines, cutting-edge pork dishes and entertainment provided by slam poets from the Nebraska Writers Collective. The Nebraska Pork Producers Association has …
Celebrity Media Attention
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is the #1 thing you look for on a food label?” Our poll results: Nineteen percent said other, sixteen percent said Low Sodium, fourteen percent Don’t Read Labels, thirteen percent said Reduced Fat, ten percent said Saturated Fat Content, and we had a tie at nine percent saying Non-GMO and Organic. Three percent …
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The Sorghum Checkoff in collaboration with MMR Genetics (NuSeeds America) and USDA-Agricultural Research Service have released 50 new sources of sorghum germplasm through the reinstated Sorghum Conversion Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for three members and four alternates for the Hass Avocado Board. John Maday has been promoted to editor of Bovine Veterinarian, effective May 1. …