It’s been so nice to be home for more than a day. It’s amazing how much you can get done. I’ve been doing some around the home and computer work this weekend and not posting much. However that will change this week as I get to attend the CMA Music Festival once again thanks to New Holland and the Michael …
Homeownership Month Reflects USDA Homebuilding Efforts
USDA Rural Development spotlights its roll in homebuilding efforts this June, National Homeownership Month. Thomas Dorr is the Agriculture Under Secretary for Rural Development. He says programs sponsored by USDA Rural Development have enabled rural residents to have their own abode to call home. “For nearly 60 years, USDA Rural Development has helped rural Americans with the blueprint to become …
Brownfield Gets More Air Time
Listeners in Indiana who want to catch up on ag news now have two new affiliate radio stations to tune to in Fort Wayne, IN. Both 1250-AM and 102.9-FM are offering Brownfield’s comprehensive daily farm radio program at 5:45 am and 1:25 pm Monday through Friday. Brownfield says the shows will address local issues within the northeast Indiana market: Station …
DirectCommand™ For Direct Control
It’s precision farming with point-blank control. Ag Leader Technology Inc. is now offering DirectCommand™ for strip-till applicators. The manufacturer of precision farming equipment says the system meets all strip-till application needs through direct oversight for granular and liquid products. DirectCommand™ for strip-till applicators monitors bin level and fan speed sensors, maintains accurate application rate by controlling servo or PWM hydraulic …
Listen To Food Podcast Slowly
Here’s a podcast you might want to add to your iTunes/iPod about food. It’s the Whole Foods Market Podcast. They’re “Exploring the world of natural and organic foods…one podcast at a time.” I haven’t listened to this episode yet but it sounds worthwhile. I like the idea of slowing down, especially when it comes to food. In any event, here’s …
New Self-Propelled Sprayers From John Deere
John Deere is calling the new 30 Series Self-Propelled Sprayers its new line-up of intelligent-application equipment. The 4730, 4830 and 4930 Series Self-Propelled Sprayers set new standards for John Deere in sprayer performance, versatility and productivity. The company says its new line of sprayers is also supported by John Deere Commercial Application Dealers (CAD) and the Application Support Dealer (ASD) …
Throw Him A T-Bone For Father’s Day
The Catttleman’s Beef Promotion and Research Board urges consumers to “bring the beef” this Father’s Day. The Board says barbecues have been a Father’s Day tradition since its founding in 1972 when Richard Nixon signed the day into public law. Father’s Day is by nature “a prime time for cookout,” for the Board. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more …
FarmPolicy.com Publisher Blogging From Europe
Farm Policy blogger Keith Good is really getting into it and doing a great job. I’ve been watching him blog from a European trip he’s on sponsored by the German Marshall Fund (EU Journalism Study Tour). He’s posting pictures like this one of Ursula Soyez, a Program Officer with the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and Charles …