No it’s not political pork. It’s fat, juicy farm-raised pork. Celebrity Cook Paula Deen and her husband Michael Groover are escorting Smithfield Foods’ Helping Hungry Homes tour to L.A.’s poor. Harvesters: The Community Food Network has received more than 25,000 pounds of meat to help feed local families, thanks to Smithfield Foods’ 10-city Helping Hungry Homes(TM) Across America tour, a …
New Manitoba Employment Standards Code Cause for Concern on the Farm
Harry Siemens – Concern is the word from agricultural organizations in Manitoba over proposed changes that will expand the scope of the province’s Employment Standards Code to cover most agricultural employees. The Employment Standards Code outlines the minimum standards employers and employees not covered by collective agreements must meet in their working relationship. It covers most employees under provincial jurisdiction.
Seed Stamina From BASF
Thanks to the folks at BASF you can hear Craig Lindholm talk about the new registration of their Stamina fungicide seed treatment. Listen to Craig here: craig-lindholm.mp3 The recent registration by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of a new BASF seed treatment, to be marketed for corn seed under the name Stamina® fungicide, gives growers their best chance yet to …
Are Farm Journalists Angry?
It isn’t focused on farm journalists but AngryJournalists.com would allow them to post their rant. I’ve been seeing references to this site in a number of my news feeds so I finally took a look. If you’re an ag journalist you will probably relate to some of the things you’ll find there. If you’re an angry farm journalist feel free …
Pioneer GrowingPoint has a MarketPoint
The Pioneer GrowingPoint is growing and will now include a MarketPoint DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred today introduced MarketPoint resource, a new online market service that links corn growers with end users to provide producers with enhanced profit opportunities, greater product differentiation and more convenience. It offers end users, such as ethanol plants and livestock feeders, the opportunity to source better …
AgDay and U.S. Farm Report on DIRECTV
If you’ve got DIRECTV then now you’ve got AdDay and U. S. Farm Report. Farm Journal Electronic Media (FJEM), the broadcast division of Farm Journal Media, announced today an agreement with DIRECTV to add satellite carriage of its national television programs. Beginning March 10, AgDay will be seen weekdays on DIRECTV Channel 225 from 8:00-8:30 a.m. EST, and U.S. Farm …
National Sorghum Producers Join Commodity Classic
It’s now official that the National Sorghum Producers will be joining with corn, soybeans and wheat at Commodity Classic in 2009. As if there wasn’t enough activity to keep the ag media busy there! Commodity Classic, the tradeshow and convention of the U.S. corn, soybean and wheat producers, announces the National Sorghum Producers will be part of the premier annual …
Zimfo Bytes
Entries are open for the 2008 Environmental Respect Awards. Farm retail suppliers across the United States are invited to enter online. Deadline for entry is April 30. The awards are sponsored by DuPont Crop Protection, CropLife magazine, and Farm Chemicals International. Visit the Web site for more information. DuPont announced a $1 million contingent donation to fund the establishment of …
The Future of Food with Soy
The United Soybean Board and the Soyfoods Association of North America want consumers to “see what’s on the horizon for food.” The organizations are co-hosting the 14th Soy Symposium, Soy: New Horizons, on April 17 and 18 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. As global economies change, the food industry must transform. Keep up with emerging consumer trends, the …
UnCork Your York
March is the month to pop open a bottle of wine and relax if you’re passing through Pennsylvania. York County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is promoting its UnCork Your York Tour de Tanks, a tour sampling the secrets of local vinters. Local vintners take the guesswork out of finding the perfect vintage to suit your palate. The award-winning wineries of …