The NAMA Agribusiness Educational Foundation is moving forward on advancing its core mission of supporting and developing future Agribusiness leaders. Named ‘Vision2020,’ the new initiative seeks to raise up to $4 million over the next 10 years for college student scholarships, student and young professional development programs, and support of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Student Program. Funding may also …
ZimmPoll Says All Biofuel Feedstocks In Play
It’s hard to believe we’ve been conducting a weekly poll for agrimarketers and everyone involved in the agribusiness industry, farmers included, for almost 3 months now! We’re always looking for question ideas so please feel free to use comments here to suggest one or just email me. These polls are all archived so that you can easily review them anytime …
FMC Exerts Some Authority
FMC has just announced an addition to the Authority line and at the National Farm Machinery Show I learned more about it from Darrin Kert. FMC Corporation announces the introduction of Authority® XL herbicide, part of the Authority® herbicide line of products for soybeans. This new product offers best-in-class pre-emerge and burndown chemistries to control a broad spectrum of summer …
New Holland Precision
There was a lot of precision ag on display at this year’s National Farm Machinery Show. Bruce Ristau, Precision Farming Sales Mgr., New Holland, took time to tell me what the company is doing in this sector. Bruce says their displays are the high point of the latest products they’re showcasing at winter shows like NFMS. New Holland works closely …
LPC Contest and Critique Entry Time
It’s time for entries for this year’s Livestock Publications Council contest and critiques. Here’s what the difference is: LPC Contest: · This is the standard contest the LPC has conducted for years. The only difference: No critiques are provided. · This is your opportunity to compete against other LPC members for awards in 54 categories. · These awards will be …
John Deere Launches 1 Series Subcompact Utility Tractors
At the National Farm Machinery Show John Deere unveiled a new line of subcompact tractors – the 1 Series Subcompact Utility tractors. The media got a preview before the show opened one morning. You can see the presentation by Kevin Branstetter, John Deere Product Manager, in the video clip below. I also interviewed Kevin. Kevin says their are two models, …
State of the Ethanol Industry Live
Good morning from Phoenix, AZ and the National Ethanol Conference. We’re going to stream the opening remarks and state of the industry speech for you starting at 8am MST. On the stage will be Renewable Fuels Association Chairman, Chuck Woodside and President/CEO Bob Dinneen. After their remarks I’ll post the audio and recorded video for you as soon as I …
Serving Up Kentucky Aquaculture
Some of the best food I ate in Louisville at the National Farm Machinery Show was cooked up in the food booth run by Ruth Ohlendorf. I was a repeat customer starting with catfish one day and rainbow trout on another. Mmm. Mmm. Ruth says they cook around 2,000 pounds of catfish and 1,000 pounds of trout during the show. …
New Holland Explains Tier 4
According to Sean Dorosz, New Holland, farmers are becoming increasingly aware of new Tier 4 standards. He told me that they are asking questions based on familiarity with the subject. During the National Farm Machinery Show New Holland had a special location just to conduct Tier 4 tractor clinics and answer questions. Sean is conducting a session with some of …
National Ethanol Conference
The National Ethanol Conference in now underway in Phoenix, AZ. Cindy and I are here and will covering the conference on Domestic Fuel. We started out cool and wet for this morning’s golf tournament. So much for a warm dry desert experience. I’ve still got quite a few stories to post from the National Farm Machinery Show and will do …