The U.S. Grains Council is pleased to announce registration is now open for its 11th International Marketing Conference and 54th Annual Membership Meeting Feb. 10-12, 2014. Georgia Peanut Farm Show will be held Jan. 16, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Ga. Archer Daniels Midland Company notes the …
AgWalk’s “Farmer’s Prayer”
Today my Aunt Jeanette and I would like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you to the farmers who have grown our food and for the hands who prepare it every day. Lord, bless the land You’ve given me, And may I always know As I tend each crop and creature You’re the One who helps …
Happy Thanksgiving
I really liked this e-greeting from my alma mater, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Happy, Happy, Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Here’s the message that came with the picture from Dean Diane McFarlin: Dear Alumni and Friends, Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on the past year, my first as dean. I want to express …
Fresh Turkey for Thanksgiving Dinner
When I saw this gaggle of plump turkeys in their pen on Monday morning, I wondered if they knew they were going to become very friendly with my mom, the turkey dresser, later that day. It was doomsday for these critters as they were pre-sold to friends and family of the hobby farmer, who also happens to be my best …
Tis the Season to be Thankful!
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”What is your opinion on the EPA lowering biofuels requirements?” Our poll results: · Bad for the country – 26% · Guts the RFS and hurts ag – 26% · Windfall for oil industry – 19% · Other – 13% · Industry can overcome – 7% · Doesn’t go far enough – 5% · …
Zimfo Bytes
The National Association of Wheat Growers is partnering with FLM+, a strategic marketing and communications agency, on our media relations and other communications programs. The Pork Checkoff will launch a social media promotion – “21 Dias de Tradiciones Navideñas” (21 Days of Christmas Traditions) – on its Spanish-language Facebook page as part of its efforts to engage with Hispanic consumers …
Fall Insights Magazine Now Available
Ag Leader Technology is pleased to announce the Fall 2013 issue of Insights magazine. The quarterly magazine helps growers and precision farming industry professionals get more out of their precision farming tools and to learn about the latest technologies. This issue highlights articles about SMS software, vegetable production, drainage tile, a Michigan grower highlight and reports from the field. Those …
Global Manager for IFAJ
We want to congratulate our friend Jose van Gelder, Agriterra, for her new job with the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists. Here’s her announcement message from Facebook: Yippee!! As of next month, I’m appointed as the new Global Manager for the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ)! Great challenge and perfect combination with my current work at Agriterra, for which …
The Chicago Farmers Rebrands Farmland Fair
The Chicago Farmers annual Farmland Investment Fair has been rebranded for 2014 as simply “The Farmland Fair” with a continued focus on the connection of social media and farmland investment. The Chicago Farmers 2014 Farmland Fair – “Where People Come To Learn, Connect and Understand Farmland” – will be held on February 1, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. …