Pork industry professionals will get the latest in production and management education through topical seminars at the 2022 World Pork Expo, presented by the National Pork Producers Council. World Pork Expo takes place June 8-10 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. USDA Scientist Douglas Gladue, a research microbiologist for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has received the …
Industry Ag News 5/6
Leading climatologist, agronomist and former farmer Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig has been named the 2022 World Food Prize Laureate for her pioneering work in modeling the impact of climate change on food production worldwide. C.O.nxt is excited to welcome a new employee-owner to its growing team. Jill DeLucero joins the team as a senior account manager, bringing with her over 20 …
Precision Ag News 5/4
National Corn Growers Association has cancelled the in-person Corn Utilization and Technology Conference due to continuing travel complications in the wake of COVID. NCGA will be refunding all registration fees and hotel arrangements will be automatically cancelled. The organization is working on alternative plans to disseminate the quality information in the confirmed sessions. The FieldLink® Podcast from Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC …
Animal Ag News 5/2
Michigan dairy farmer Ashley Kennedy, a member of the Michigan Milk Producers Association, testified on behalf of MMPA and the National Milk Producers Federation at the Senate Agriculture Committee’s first hearing dedicated to the upcoming Farm Bill, the twice-a-decade reauthorization of all USDA programs. U.S. consumer demand for retail meat remains exceptionally strong despite higher prices stemming from increased production …
Industry Ag News 4/29
Join the National Agri-Marketing Association for an exclusive look at the 2022 Ag Media Usage Study, produced by AM&P Network’s Ag Media Council, the National Agri-Marketing Association and Readex Research. The 60-minute webinar is scheduled for May 9 at 11:00 a.m. Central. Agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions fell more than four percent from 2019 to 2020, according to the U.S. Environmental …
Precision Ag News 4/27
Bayer announced that the company is pursuing an agreement whereby Ginkgo Bioworks will acquire Bayer’s West Sacramento Biologics Research & Development site and internal discovery and lead optimization platform. The contemplated transaction, projected to close before the end of 2022 pending final negotiation of the agreement terms and subject to regulatory approvals, would also bring Joyn Bio’s nitrogen-fixing technologies to …
Animal Ag News 4/25
The Balchem Real Science Lecture from Dr. Ciappio is now available online. Find all the resources at Balchem.com/RealScience. Smithfield Foods, Inc., the Utah Pork Producers Association and the Fredette Family Foundation delivered a nearly 30,000-pound truckload of protein to Utah Food Bank following a joint-pledge to donate for every point scored by Brigham Young University and Utah State University during …
Industry Ag News 4/22
Syngenta announced David Flakne has been named team lead for U.S. state affairs. Flakne succeeds Dennis Kelly who retired on April 1 after 44 years of service with the company. The Packer and PMG announce the launch of ProduceEDU, an online education platform offering courses tailored for both the buy-side and supply-side audiences of the produce industry. ProduceEDU coursework is …
Precision Ag News 4/22
Registration is now open for Tech Hub LIVE in Indianapolis on July 20-21, 2022. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame recognizes the pioneers whose inventions, ideas, leadership and courage have contributed to the industry and our community’s quality of life. Submit your nomination at AEM.org/hall-of-fame. Nominations are open until June 17, 2022. Two more leading agronomic professionals …
Animal Ag News 4/18
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott released a statement announcing the participation of the CEOs of Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing for the House Agriculture Committee’s upcoming hearing on cattle markets. USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting nominations for the Dr. Charles Beard Research Excellence Award through July 1. To submit a nomination, please send a …