Make plans now to attend the 37th Annual Georgia Peanut Farm Show and Conference scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. Hoosier Ag Today is proud to announce that Cayla McLeland has joined the organization as Regional Sales Manager and Regional Farm Broadcaster. JBS United’s Director of Purchasing and long-time employee of over 34 years, Chris Wallace, passed away unexpectedly on …
Farmers Finding More Than Just Aflatoxins
There is no doubt that feed quality will be a challenge this year. Four of the nation’s top producing corn states have already been given permission to blend corn at levels exceeding the FDA aflatoxin action level and other states may soon be following in pursuit. As the USDA reports this year’s corn supply at an eight-year low, much of …
Mouse Traps
Living out in the country, I fully expect to see bugs and spiders in our house. I’m forever turning a corner and finding a spider crawling somewhere – that said, I should just keep a Kleenex in my hand at all times for just the occasion! I wasn’t even surprised the day I found a small garter snake on the …
Soybeans Up, Corn Crop Down a Bit
The October USDA crop production report out this morning took a little bit more off the corn crop but increased the soybean crop by nine percent. Corn production is forecast at 10.7 billion bushels, down slightly from the September forecast and down 13 percent from 2011. This represents the lowest production in the United States since 2006. Based on conditions …
Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show – Where Farmers Meet
On the heels of a successful 2012 event, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show has already paved way for 2013. Mark you calendars for another successful showcase of leading agriculture innovations September 11-13, 2013 in Woodstock, Ontario. “We can not thank our supportive exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers and the Woodstock community enough for helping us present the 2012 edition of Canada’s Outdoor Farm …
Women Rushing West for AAW Convention
Learn, share, energize while “Seeking your Fortune in Agriculture” at the 37th Annual American Agri-Women convention. Women involved in agriculture from throughout the United States and Canada will head to Denver, Colorado November 7-10, 2012. Their purpose reflects the mission of the 40,000-member organization: Gather resources and knowledge to represent the agriculture industry in an educated, professional and passionate manner. …
4-H and FFA “Champions of Change” Honored
The White House this week recognized 12 members and leaders of FFA and 4-H as Champions of Change, a program to honor ordinary Americans doing great work in their communities. Each week, a different sector is highlighted and groups of Champions, ranging from educators to entrepreneurs to community leaders, are recognized for the work they are doing to serve and …
Start Clean Now for Spring Planting
Farmers are being encouraged to start clean for next year’s planting season, and now is the time to get a handle on tough weeds. Tom Rothman with Minnesota Farm Network recently spoke with Monsanto’s Ryan Rector about why weed control in the fall is important and what tools growers have to help them be proactive when it comes to weed …
Paulsen Updates Digital Media Thought Paper
Paulsen Marketing has updated their thought paper, “Digital Media’s Evolution and Impact on Telling Agriculture’s Story.” You’ll now find some new insights into how the digital communications age is affecting the agribusiness world. Digital media has been a game-changer for ag communicators to deliver content to audiences. Paulsen public relations spoke with prominent ag communicators who shared insight about how …
How do we feed a growing world?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” What cooperatives play a role in your life/business?” Our poll results: Ten percent said Electric/water/utilities; ten percent said Farm Credit/credit union; five percent said Farm supplies; twenty percent said Energy/biofuels; three percent said Farm commodity; three percent said Other; thirty-five percent said Two or more of the above; and fifteen percent said None. …