Beef Day at the Missouri Capitol featured a proclamation from the governor (who didn’t show up in person) proclaiming May, Beef Month in Missouri. These kids were there to learn more about beef, see live cows and get their picture taken with Molly Moo, the cardboard cutout.
Cows & Kids
A picture is worth a thousand words. That’ s why I like using them. Saves me on the writing side.
I’ve Been Blogged T-Shirt Giveaway
They’re a popular item. Maybe we should sell them on our website. I don’t know.
They Say E Stands For Ethanol
It’s official now. There is a new ethanol promotion organization and it’s headed by Tom Slunecka. Ethanol Promotion & Research Council
200,000,000 Doses Is A Lot of Doses
Novartis is running a special promotion to celebrate the success of Vira Shield. I don’t know all the ways this will be promoted but I think a Talking News Release would be a good idea!
Beef Day At MO Capitol Subject of MBIC Report
In this week’s MBIC Report Cindy Zimmerman interviews Chairman David Dick of Sedalia during Beef Day at the Capitol on Tuesday.
CornTalk From Switzerland
In this week’s CornTalk, Cindy Zimmerman interviews Gary Marshall, CEO of the MCGA/MCMC, from Switzerland. Marshall is currently in Europe on a State Executive Staff Mission hosted by the U.S. Grains Council.
I Guess The Future Is In The Futures
At least Craig Donohue thinks so. If you’d like to hear him talk about it I hope you’re an executive in Chicago.
My Pyramid Spoofed In A Big Way
There has certainly been plenty of jokes about USDA’s new food guide pyramid but none as elaborate as the spoof site. Let’s you know how important it is to reserve extra website domain extensions!
Get Some Insight Into the Animal ID Issue From USDA
Animal ID is a big issue in agriculture right now. A lot of work is being done on ways to implement ID and it’s a very sensitive issue for livestock producers. Tomorrow you can have a chance to hear what USDA has to say about it. Although I’m sure there are no decisions it should provide some insight into where things stand on the regulatory front and what the government thinks about this issue.