Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” What will expiring biotech patents mean for agriculture?” Our poll results: fifty-two percent said more options; twenty-one percent said don’t know enough about it; fourteen percent said export concerns; ten percent said nothing and three percent said other. Learn more about this issue from Cindy’s coverage of last week’s ASTA CSS in Chicago. …
Bohnenkamp Named ANCW Exec. Dir.
The American National CattleWomen, Inc. (ANCW) promoted “Telling the Beef Story” Program Manager, Sarah J. Bohnenkamp to lead the organization as their Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Bohnenkamp will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for ANCW’s staff, programs, expansion and execution of its mission. Bohnenkamp has worked in the field of organizational development and leadership for 10+ …
Merck Says Lookout for BRD in Cattle
Now that winter is upon us it’s time for cattle producers to take note of BRD (Bovine Respiratory Disease). At the recent NAFB convention I spoke with Dr. Eric Moore, Merck Animal Health, about this subject. He says this disease has plagued the industry since the beginning. “It’s one of the most costly conditions we have within our industry.” There …
Zimfo Bytes
FMC Corporation announced that its Agricultural Products Group has signed a perpetual, global licensing agreement, along with distribution and services agreements with GAT Micro encapsulation AG covering a range ofadvanced crop protection products and proprietary formulation technologies. Leica Geosystems has introduced Virtual Vista, a new web-based platform that delivers a flexible data management solution to farmers. Wilbur-Ellis Company announced the …
New Communications Director at Animal Ag Alliance
Animal Agriculture Alliance President and CEO Kay Johnson Smith announced the appointment of Emily Meredith as the Alliance’s new Director of Communications. Meredith, formerly of USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, joins the Alliance after receiving her J.D., with a concentration in food and drug law, from Seton Hall University in Newark, New Jersey. As the Director of Communications, Meredith …
A Worldly Discussion on Beef
A highlight for my first trip to Alltech’s Global 500 was the discussion dinners. Being a beef producer myself, I was excited to attend one on the beef industry. How often do you get the chance to discuss and share ideas about farming with people from around the world. After an intimate steak dinner with about 40 Global 500 attendees …
BASF on Becker Underwood Acquisition
The acquisition of Becker Underwood by BASF brings together two market leaders in the areas of innovation, crop protection, seed and biological technology, which means a broader range of products for growers to increase yields. BASF VP US Crop Protection Paul Rea says Becker Underwood technology is complementary to BASF’s existing product portfolio and raises the bar for plant health …
Claire Celsi Joins Lessing-Flynn
Lessing-Flynn announces that Claire Celsi has joined the company as Director of Public Relations. This newly created position was added due to the steady growth and expansion of the agency. Celsi previously owned and operated her business, The Public Relations Project, LLC, which she founded in 2009. With category experience in agriculture, biofuels, construction, economic development, financial services, higher education, …
Pesticide Guy Resource
I’ve been meaning to bring Leonard Gianessi, the Pesticide Guy, to your attention for a while now. Leonard is the Director of the Crop Protection Research Institute. Here’s what he’s doing with the Pesticide Guy blog. For the past thirty years, I have been collecting articles and reports on the benefits of using pesticides in crop production. I have integrated …
Christmas Wishes From Corn Growers
Here’s a holiday greeting from the National Corn Growers Association. We wish you the merriest Christmas and the happiest New Year.