The American Seed Trade Association holds a number of general sessions during its annual convention in addition to committee meetings. One of these sessions focused on the issues driving politics in the state and federal arenas. Participating were (l-r) Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey who is currently President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; U.S. Department …
BASF Father and Son Great Growers
BASF Great Grower Kip Tom of Indiana and his son Kyle were at the recent BASF Agricultural Solutions Media Summit, so I had the opportunity to get an update on their crops and find out more about them. “We’re dry, there’s no question about it,” Kip told me. That was two weeks ago and they are still dry. In fact, …
Swanson Russell Welcomes Jennifer Remsberg
Swanson Russell announces the addition of Jennifer Remsberg as an account supervisor in the Omaha office. Remsberg’s agribusiness background positions her for supervising current agriculture client account teams and assisting with the agency’s new business development. Throughout her career, Remsberg has provided strategic leadership for clients in the cattle, equine, swine and insecticide industries. Prior to joining Swanson Russell, Remsberg …
Zimfo Bytes
Charleston|Orwig announced six talented college students and recent college graduates have joined their team for the 2012 summer as interns: Angela Boesche, Elyse Brigman, Alisha Denomme, Amelia Eichman, Nellie Hill and Jacob Teel. The Conservation Technology Information Center welcomes the organization’s newest Corporate Member, Pioneer Hi-Bred. Osborn Barr welcomes Colleen Ewell and Andrew Naeger as the newest additions to the …
ASTA Goes National
The American Seed Trade Association worked hard all day at their 129th Annual Convention. Then it was time to relax a little. Many members did that by traveling by water taxi to Nationals Park on the Anacostia River for a game this evening. You can find photos in the online photo album. Tomorrow we get back to work after an …
Winners and Losers in the Senate Farm Bill
Most groups are saying very nice things about passage of the Senate Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 and especially the quick work done by the Senate on the legislation. “The bipartisan farm bill approved today by the Senate (S.3240) provides farmers improved risk management tools consistent with Farm Bureau’s core principles,” said American Farm Bureau Federation president …
NRCS Chief David White Receives ASTA DSA
The American Seed Trade Association presented their Distinguished Service Award this morning to NRCS Chief David White, pictured on right with ASTA Chairman Mike Gumina. Mike says the award recognizes people who have gone above and beyond or made some special contribution to the industry. He says that in the area of conservation ASTA has had very good success. Chief …
First The Seed Foundation Report
Do you know about the First The Seed Foundation? Here’s what it’s about. First the Seed Foundation (FTSF) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2008 by the American Seed Trade Association, one of the oldest trade associations in America, to inform today’s consumers and tomorrow’s workforce about the importance of the seed industry. At the American Seed Trade Association convention …
Senate Passes Farm Bill
Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) calls it not the best possible bill, but “the best bill possible” – the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 passed the Senate this afternoon by a vote of 64 to 35. Both Roberts and Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) stressed the bi-partisan cooperation involved in getting the bill crafted and passed. …
New Website for Alliance for Potato Research & Education
The Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website. APRE, a not-for-profit research and education organization established one year ago today, is 100% dedicated to expanding and translating research into science-based policy and education initiatives on the role of all forms of the potato – a nutritious vegetable – in a …