Some major farm groups are offering their thoughts, good and bad, on the omnibus legislation just passed by Congress. American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman found plenty to like in the measures, but had some misgivings on some parts. “America’s farm and ranch families will benefit greatly from the strong, bipartisan congressional passage of important tax relief, funding and …
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Machinery Pete announced it has acquired Tractor Search, a used farm equipment classified website that has relationships with over 300 equipment dealerships representing 30,000 used equipment listings from the Upper Midwest. Swanson Russell announces six promotions: Matt Anderson, promoted to designer, Logan Bartels, promoted to designer in the Lincoln office, Sarah Bisbee, promoted to account supervisor in the Lincoln office, …
For Everything You Celebrate
For all the many things you celebrate this time of year, Jolley & Associates Marketing and Public Relations are sending you Season’s Greetings. No matter which holiday you’re celebrating this season, our best wishes to you and your family. May the new year be prosperous and filled with joy.
International Year of the Pulses in 2016
2016 has been declared as the International Year of Pulses (IYP) by the United Nations. Pulses are edible grain legumes – think pinto, kidney, garbanzo, lentils, and peas. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization wants the public to recognize pulses “as a primary source of protein, fiber, and other essential nutrients.” “We want to increase awareness of the importance of …
Retailers Honored With Environmental Respect Awards
Awards for operator excellence, outstanding environmental stewardship and superior precision agricultural practices rounded out awards presented earlier this month during the 2015 ARA Conference & Expo. Four retail facilities were recognized for their stewardship efforts with the Environmental Respect Award. Mike Hemman, DuPont Western Business Unit Leader, conferred the awards in a ceremony during the conference. “The companies recognized today …
FFA CEO to Retire this Summer
After seven years as the chief executive officer for the National FFA Organization, W. Dwight Armstrong will retire this summer. This news release from the group says Armstrong felt it was the right tome to transition the leadership of FFA and for him to spend quality time with his family, friends, volunteer opportunities and personal pursuits. National FFA Advisor and …
Farm Foundation to Hold Antimicrobial Stewardship Summit
Antimicrobial stewardship is of vital interest to the livestock industry. That’s why our friends at Farm Foundation will hold a free, national summit highlighting policy, education and economic issues surrounding the stewardship of antimicrobial drug use in food-producing animals Jan. 20-21, 2016, in Washington, D.C. A collaboration of Farm Foundation, NFP, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), the …
NCGA Action Team Talks Trade and Tech
National Corn Grower’s Association‘s Trade Policy and Biotechnology Action Team met in St. Louis this month. During their meeting the team reviewed policy for NCGA, discussed the progress of current programs and heard about upcoming challenges from others in the industry. Using their combined knowledge of agriculture the team made new recomendations for the Coarn Board to use when shaping …
USFRA and Food52 Present “Day On the Farm” Video
America’s farms and ranches are as diverse as the men and women who run them. The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) is now offering an online video series to introduce consumers to the farms and farmers who grow their food. Created in collaboration with the popular online website Food52, there are four videos now live on the USFRA’s FoodDialogues.com …
AFBF and NCGA Comment on Year End Legislation
Farm groups are reacting to the omnibus spending bill that avoided a government shutdown. Just as it’s being touted as giving some to both Republicans and Democrats, the compromise deal has its ups and downs for agriculture, and Farm Bureau and the National Corn Growers Association have both weighed in on those ag ups and downs. Farm Bureau officials are …