A grower sustainability panel took place during the Bayer CropScience 2012 Ag Issues Forum. The theme of the session was “Hands in the Dirt: First-Hand Grower Experiences.” One of the panel members pictured is Nancy Kavazanjian, a farmer from Wisconsin who grows corn, soybeans and wheat. I asked Nancy what the word “sustainability” means to her. She says that when …
FMC Stand Up and Be Heard Anthem Contest
How would you like a chance to sing the National Anthem on national tv? It’s possible if you win the FMC “Stand Up and Be Heard Anthem Contest.” We’re investing in farming’s future with our new Anthem™ herbicide (coming soon—EPA registration pending) and $25,000 in college scholarships as prizes in our Anthem Singing Contest. Beginning soon, enter by submitting a …
Ag Groups Testify at Senate Farm Bill Hearing
The Senate Agriculture Committee heard testimony from farmers and farm organizations Thursday on risk management priorities for the 2012 Farm Bill. Among those who testified was National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) First Vice President Pam Johnson. “NCGA has invested time and resources to develop and analyze concepts for a new farm bill that would help farmers in times of need …
Zimfo Bytes
The USDA will amend the federal marketing order regulating the handling of dates produced or packed in Riverside County, Calif. Twelve of the nation’s premier agriculture students were recently selected for the 2012 International Collegiate Agricultural Leadership Program. Peanut Proud 2012 will be held Saturday, March 24 in Blakely, Ga. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association submitted comments on the USDA’s …
Farm Podcaster Tool
Hey farm podcasters. Looking for a low cost (as in free) audio editing option? The Audacity developers just released Audacity 2.0. I have helped many people with their Audacity download and setup so for those of you using it, it’s time to upgrade. Here are some features of the new version: Many effects significantly improved, especially Equalization, Noise Removal and …
Georgia Peanut Referendum
Georgia peanut producers are being asked to vote in a referendum to reaffirm support for the Georgia Peanut Commission (GPC). The vote is being held March 15 through April 15 under the state law mandates that a referendum be held every three years. Georgia peanut producers invest $2 per ton to fund the commission and its research, education, promotion and …
Rhea + Kaiser Promotes Two
New promotions means new Vice Presidents at Rhea + Kaiser. Rhea + Kaiser has promoted Jeff Walter to Vice President, Group Account Director, and Kathy Sedlacek to Vice President, Director of Finance. “Jeff and Kathy embody what makes R+K successful – smart thinking, outstanding knowledge of our clients’ businesses and an unwavering commitment to delivering great work and results,” said …
ZimmComm Seeking Freelance Multi-Media Producer
We’re looking for the right person (or people) to become a ZimmComm producer. We’ve been blessed to have a number of incredibly talented folks work with us over the years and are very proud of them and their accomplishments both professionally and personally. We stay in touch with each and every one of them. Now we’re looking for some new …
Ag Groups Want FCC to Pull LightSquared Waiver
More than a dozen agricultural organizations are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to withdraw the conditional waiver granted to LightSquared in 2011 and modify the company’s satellite license to prohibit the building of a ground-based network. “We urge the FCC to adopt both proposals because of the overwhelming evidence that LightSquared’s proposed ground-based network would cause severe interference to …
Pioneer FIT® Harvest Mapping System
During Commodity Classic Pioneer Hi-Bred was talking about farmers getting FIT®. At first I thought this was a new exercise program but it is actually the Pioneer FIT® Harvest Mapping System. I got the full explanation from John Chism, Pioneer Senior Marketing Manager. He says FIT stands for Field Information Tool. As farmers look to 2012 planting John says the …