Want an early preview of the John Deere 7R Tractor? Then visit the John Deere Unlock website. As part of its launch of new large agricultural equipment for 2011, John Deere has created an innovative, interactive new website – johndeere.com/unlock – to give growers an early preview of the new John Deere 7R Tractor, combines and other new equipment for …
I Am Angus Spotlights Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin is a doctor of animal science and professor at Colorado State University, bestselling author, and consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. She is also widely noted for her work in autism advocacy and is the inventor of the hug machine designed to calm hypersensitive persons. Her autism advocacy has made her famous in the general population, …
Is it worth a nickel?
Ever been walking along a busy street, lost in the pathways of your own mind, when you happen to glance down and notice a quarter, or if you’re lucky, a dollar bill laying on the ground? You pick it up, stash it in your pocket, and go about your way. When I was a child, I used to have a …
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World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce that Janet Keller has accepted the position of Communications/Public Relations Manager. Beck’s Hybrids and MyRainReport.com, powered by RainWave, are pleased to announce a partnership enabling Beck’s Hybrids to be the exclusive provider of MyRainReport.com. The first 60 products were unveiled that consumers will soon see in stores throughout the country bearing the new …
Happy Biofools Day!
The votes have been cast and the winner of “Biofool of the Year” is ….. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack! While we are disappointed that we were not chosen by Friends of the Earth (FOE) for this award, as they say in the Academy, it was an honor just to be nominated! According to FOE, more than 6,000 votes were cast …
Effort Launched to Repeal Death Tax
A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Congressmen Kevin Brady (R-TX) and Mike Ross (D-Ark) have reintroduced legislation to permanently repeal the “death” tax. “The Death Tax is still the #1 reason family farms and businesses in America aren’t passed down to the next generation,” Brady says. “It’s the wrong tax at the wrong time and hurts the wrong people.” …
NovAtel and Raven Team Up
NovAtel Inc., and Raven Industries are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership that will see NovAtel’s industry leading Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning technology integrated into Raven’s comprehensive line of precision agriculture products. The convergence of these two industry innovators is expected to drive new growth opportunities for both companies, and benefit customers by achieving further efficiencies in …
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Kubota Tractor Corporation announces the latest version of its popular RTV900 workhorse utility vehicle model, the new and improved RTV900XT. Planters is announcing the inaugural Naturally Remarkable Planters Awards to celebrate American peanut farmers who are implementing sustainable practices and making positive social changes in their local communities. 4-H Tech Wizards, a new 4-H group mentoring program, will expose underrepresented …
Keep Potatoes in Schools!
According to the National Potato Council, “The time has come to stand up for potatoes in schools!” French fries and mashed potatoes have long been staples of the school lunch program, but that could change if a USDA proposal incorporating the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans is implemented. According to USDA, the revisions will “add more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, …