We’re still counting down the days until the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. 131 to go as of today. We may be counting down to the games but the annual Alltech International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium is underway in Lexington, KY. I’m getting ready to go to the opening International Dinner in just a few minutes and will have …
Richard Knowlton in Meat Industry Hall of Fame
The Meat Industry Hall of Fame is profiling their inaugural class members. Richard “Dick” Knowlton is the first one that I’ve received information on. Meat and poultry production has been a primary component of the nation’s agricultural productivity—a bedrock of our security and economic might. Meat and poultry processing has responsibility for industry growth that has provided many communities with …
Alltech’s United Nations of Agriculture
Billy Frey calls the Alltech Symposium the “U.N. of agriculture.” I got a preview of the year’s event from him this morning that I thought I’d share. I’ll get in to Lexington, KY Sunday afternoon prior to the opening International Dinner. He says they’ll have over 1.500 in attendance this year with over half of them coming from outside the …
Gadgets For Communications
This summer I will be conducting several presentations for ag communications groups and the use of new technology (gadgets) will be a central theme. I’m looking for some feedback here on what you would most like to know on this subject. Feel free to leave comments or email me. I’m thinking of doing a series of posts on the subject …
MO Commodity Groups Step Up To Plate
Actually St. Louis Cardinals left-fielder, Matt Holliday, is “Stepping Up To The Plate.” A coalition of Missouri agriculture organizations has launched a summer education campaign with the St. Louis Cardinals. Themed “Stepping Up to the Plate,” the goal of this initiative is to increase consumer understanding of how today’s farmers are using the latest technology to provide safe, affordable, nutritious …
Sorghum Offering Alternative To Celiac Diet
I was interested to see that the Sorghum Checkoff is holding a food workshop since I’ve got a brother and sister who have Celiac disease. It made a major impact on their lives since so much of food today contains gluten. However, sorghum is providing an alternative. The Sorghum Checkoff, in conjunction with USDA/ARS, is sponsoring a sorghum food workshop …
Dairy Price Stabilization Act
You’ve got to love YouTube. I think it’s getting to where you can find just about anything on YouTube. Wonder about dairy legislation? Then let California Congressman Jim Costa tell you direct from the floor. Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today introduced legislation to protect American jobs and strengthen our nation’s dairy industry. The Dairy Price Stabilization Act promotes market stability …
Plugrá Will Inspire You With Butter
Maybe I’m just hungry right now but when I saw information about the Plugrá Culinary Institute and European style butter I thought this should be shared. It’s all about creating great food ideas for your spring soiree. The photo is herbed pretzels. Plan a chic shower for a special bride-to-be or mother-to-be with sophisticated ideas and complementary menu from Plugrá …
Agriculture.com Turns 15
Yesterday was the anniversary of Agriculture.com. I did not know that until Curt Blades sent along this image of the site from way back then. I can remember the Netscape browser. It’s hard to believe the #1 community for farmers launched a decade and a half ago. When we went live, only 46% of farms had computers. Our first measurement …
What Is AgWired?
How would you define it? The reason I’m asking is that I’ve had a few “industry” folks say they don’t know how to define AgWired or what category or budget to put it in. I think that’s interesting on several levels. Is AgWired a media outlet? Is it a public relations tool? Is it just a “blog” (whatever that means)? …