Hello and welcome to the 2013 Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Conference in Harrison Hot Springs. Yesterday was check in and if time allowed, take a dip in one of the hot springs pools outside or inside. This is a beautiful location on Harrison Lake. We got things started last night with a welcoming reception. Today it’s off on tours. I’ll …
GROWMARK Highlights National Co-op Month
Our friends at GROWMARK are joining cooperatives throughout the country in celebrating the contributions co-ops make to the social and economic development of rural America during National Co-op Month in October. This year’s theme is “Collaborate, Communicate, Cooperate,” reflecting the benefits that arise from collaboration – the sharing of ideas, resources and capital which helps individuals accomplish more together than …
Nominations Open for 2014 4R Advocate Program
The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) recently launched the 2014 4R Advocate Awards Program. They are calling for entires from retailers wishing to highlight the exceptional nutrient stewardship practices of their grower customers. The program is in it’s third year and recognizes farmers who are protecting the environment, boosting profitability and benefiting society through nutrient stewardship practices based on the 4R’s. Use …
NAMA’s Membership Campaign
Interested in winning an iPad Mini? Recruit someone you know to become a member of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) and be entered into a drawing for an iPad Mini. The professional organization just announced the member-get-a-member campaign will run from October 3 to December 9. The official drawing will take place on December 10. The more you recruit, the …
Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Conference
Big agriculture in a small setting. That’s what I’m off to see in Canada! For the next several days I’ll be attending the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation Conference which is hosted by the BC Farm Writers’ Association. We’re going to be in Harrison Hot Springs, BC. The Harrison Hot Springs Resort, on the southern shore of Harrison Lake in the …
I Spy With My Little Eye
This week Aunt Jeanette writes: We played that game with our three sons whenever we were “on the road.” They became pretty good at it and many times could stump their dad and me. When I drove in my driveway one evening after working at our elevator (another story, another time) and got out of my pickup, I looked down …
Soybean Association to Congress: Get to Work!
A shutdown of the U.S. government has also meant a shutdown of some vital services provided by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Not the least of the USDA programs coming to a halt are the ones dealing with soybeans and conservation issues, and that is mostly due to the fact that when the government shut down on Oct. 1, the …
Agri-Pulse Open Mic with DuPont Executive
New on Agri-Pulse this week: Recognized as one of the most influential people in bioenergy, James C. Collins, Jr. is senior vice president for DuPont, in charge of Industrial Biosciences, Performance Polymers and Packaging & Industrial Polymers businesses. He is leading the effort to bring advanced biofuels to market, especially through a new generation cellulosic ethanol plant in Nevada, Iowa. …
Monsanto Agrees to Acquire The Climate Corporation
This morning Monsanto made a big announcement. You can listen to the press call-in below which includes Monsanto’s executive vice president of global strategy, Kerry Preete, and David Friedberg, chief executive officer of The Climate Corporation. Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Climate Corporation for a cash purchase price of approximately …
Animal Rights or Animal Welfare?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is your favorite rodeo event?” It looks like the majority of you are most entertained by the bull riding. Maybe it has just that extra thrill to see a cowboy ride such a huge animal! Our poll results: • Bull Riding 48% • Barrel Racing 19% • Bareback Riding 10% • Tie-Down Roping …