On Farm Versatility in New Holland Skid Steers

Jamie Johansen

When you need to dig, push, lift, trench, load or haul something on the farm, you can’t go wrong with one of New Holland’s skid steer loaders. Chuck learned more about the diverse versatility at the recent New Holland Media Days, which was full of hands-on demonstrations and information. A wide array of attachments expands the versatility of your 200 …

Agribusiness, Equipment, New Holland, Video

Agri-Pulse Open Mic with Gov. Martin O’Malley

John Davis

Agri-Pulse Open Mic this week features Gov. Martin O’Malley. [The former governor of Maryland is a] Democratic candidate for President in 2016. In this interview you’ll hear his views on renewable fuel policy, environmental stewardship, global trade and why he believes leading a state like Maryland uniquely qualifies his bid for the Oval Office. Click here to listen to Agri-Pulse …

Agri-Pulse, Audio, Environment, politics, Trade

Free Fuel Happy Hours at Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Chuck Zimmerman

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has been providing free E10 fuel fill-ups for bikers at the Buffalo Chip Campground during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for the past four years, and every year Chip owner Rod “Woody” Woodruff is first in line. Cindy borrowed my new Golden ZimmComm Microphone to interview Woody during her first trip to the annual event. “RFA …

Ag Groups, Audio, Biofuels, Energy, Ethanol, RFA, Video

FMC Announces Exclusive FFA Sponsorship

Chuck Zimmerman

This morning FMC announced a greater commitment to farming’s future by becoming sole sponsor of the National FFA Agriscience Research – Plant Systems Proficiency Awards for 2015. The awards recognize outstanding high school students’ active research and experimentation in the production of plants, animals and related processes. “We continue to look for ways to encourage students – our future crop …

Agribusiness, FFA, FMC

CropLife America Launches Green Thumb Challenge

Jamie Johansen

CropLife America (CLA) is challenging agriculture advocates to paint their thumbs green this August and post a photo on Twitter. The Green Thumb Challenge contest encourages participants to show their support for today’s farmers and the many methods they use to feed communities across the U.S. in an environmentally sustainable way. Everyone is encouraged to give a thumbs up for …

Ag Groups

News From Custom Harvesters at #AgMedia

Cindy Zimmerman

Mark Anderson and Dan Misner with U.S. Custom Harvesters (USCHI) had some news to share at the Ag Media Summit last week. First, Anderson says they just announced a new partnership with Ag in the Classroom to develop two curriculums using footage leftover from “The Great American Wheat Harvest” documentary. “These curriculums will focus on agribusiness, leadership and job opportunities …

Ag Groups, Ag Media Summit, Agribusiness, Audio, Harvest

AFBF: Secrecy, Misconduct at EPA on WOTUS

John Davis

A series of memos the Obama Administration intended to keep private shows a culture of secrecy, falsehood and dysfunction that permeated the Waters of the U.S. rulemaking process. The American Farm Bureau charges the Army Corps of Engineers memos show the Corps “repeatedly rebuked EPA officials for their abuse of the rulemaking process in producing the deeply controversial Waters of …

AFBF, Ag Groups, Environment, EPA, Water