The U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) Board of Directors installed new officers at its annual meeting July 12, 2010, in Bozeman, Mont. Don Schieber of Ponca City, Okla., was installed as Chairman, while Randy Suess of Colfax, Wash., became Vice Chairman, and Darrell Davis, of Ipswich, S.D., began his term as Secretary-Treasurer. Janice Mattson of Chester, Mont., moves to Past Chair …
Golden ARC’s To Be Presented At Ag Media Summit
Here’s just one more reason to want to attend this year’s Agricultural Media Summit. The re-birth of ARC continues with the re-introduction of the 2010 Golden ARC awards presentation set for July 27 at the Ag Media Summit in St. Paul. The awards will be given out as part of the Tuesday PR block workshop, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 …
Weber On The Grill iPad App
Here’s an interesting looking app for your iPad. However, the $4.99 price tag makes me hesitate. Me, a carnivorous grill-a-holic. What do you think? Worth $4.99? Almost one year after the launch of its successful Weber’s On the Grill recipe and grilling technique app for the iPhone and iPod touch, Weber-Stephen Products Co. has just released a new Weber’s On …
The Biology of Fungi
Fungi like to move around and so does this conference where you can learn all about them. The British Mycological Society, in association with Elsevier, the world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information, today announced the final programme for the 9th Mycological Congress IMC9: The Biology of Fungi. This congress takes place every 4 years at a different venue …
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Darlington dairy producer, Jay Stauffacher, has been re-elected to a sixth term as chairman of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board. Connie Seefeldt, Coleman, was re-elected vice chairperson, and Ed Jasurda, Phillips, was re-elected Secretary. David Macedo – city councilman, 2006 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion and veteran California marketman – is Livestock Marketing Association’s president for 2010-2012. Pfizer Animal Health has …
The Context Network Gets New Partners
Mark and Mark have become Partners with The Context Network. Both Mark Nelson and Mark Holland were Senior Associates. Context Managing Partner, Blake Sieker said, “Context is very pleased to announce the advancement of Mark Holland and Mark Nelson to Partners. Their contributions and expertise as Senior Associates have proven their commitment to consulting excellence. The actionable solutions and solid, …
The Trials and Errors of Lab Work
Zachary Larson, Borlaug Summer Intern, is on location at Nanjing Agricultural University and providing us with updates this summer of his trip. Here’s his latest. You can also find a photo album he’s got started here: Borlaug Summer Intern Photo Album. The internship is being sponsored by the Iowa State University Plant Sciences Institute. My lab work here in the …
USDA Says Ask The Expert
If you have questions, USDA has answers. They just launched a new portal to Ask The Expert. . . . a knowledge-based search engine that optimizes customer experience while conserving taxpayer dollars. This intuitive tool relies on self-service to deliver reliable and relevant information 24/7, greatly reducing wait time and USDA resources associated with the previous system.
Web Browser Compatibility
Since so many of you have become more web savvy than you used to be I thought I’d point out a growing problem that I’ve been seeing lately. It’s website browser compatibility. Have you ever looked at your website in a browser other than the one you use? I highly recommend it and you may be very surprised at what …
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Rabobank recently appointed David C. Nelson as Global Strategist, Animal Protein Grains and Oilseeds for the Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group based in Chicago. The newly released Soybean Cyst Nematode Management Guide, produced by the North Central Soybean Research Program and the Plant Health Initiative, is a comprehensive guide to SCN and how to manage it. Agriculture Future …