The Farm Journal Forum is going on in Washington, DC and a couple of University of Missouri students are blogging the event. Here’s a picture of them at the National Press Club. Thanks to Margy Fischer for the heads up. This is the 11th Forum, and in honor of founder Sonja Hillgren this year’s event is dedicated to her memory. …
Barchart.com Launches AgriCharts
Barchart.com has launched a new division called AgriCharts. AgriCharts will provide a full suite of agricultural information and technology services, including website hosting and management, market data and information, web content, and real-time quotes for agricultural industry firms and websites operated by local cash markets, grain elevators, co-ops and other agricultural businesses. The new division will be headquartered in Des …
The Man With a Golden Tractor
It sounds like it could be a movie. It sounds like this tractor won’t be getting all muddy and scratched up out in the field either. Jerry Forsythe must feel like King Midas these days. That’s because he’s the proud owner of the world’s only all-gold Case IH Magnum™ 305 — a tractor that’s normally painted the signature red color …
Talking Beef With The MBIC
I am not ashamed to publicly pronounce my belief that beef is good. That’s why I was so happy to get to work with the Missouri Beef Industry Council on their new “Speaking of Beef” program. Basically we helped the staff at the MBIC prepare materials for a group of initial volunteers to help them conduct public speaking engagements about …
Not Your Typical Monday
Posting has been a little light here today as we deal with the icy mess that is Missouri. I’ve made sure we got some client sites updated earlier before starting to focus on our own. Actually we’ve been pretty lucky to have continuous power. However, this afternoon our main business line went out and with it our DSL internet connection. …
Ice Storm Photos
Well the conditions here in Missouri have only become worse all day. The trees and branches falling sound like explosions. There’s going to be a lot of cleaning up to do like in this yard of a local home. The roads aren’t too bad except for the fallen branches and power lines. I went out for a while just to …
Missouri Ice Storm
Here’s the beautiful scene I woke up to this morning after a loud middle of the night thunder and lightning storm. It would be pretty until you hear the loud snapping and popping as branches and trees start breaking under the weight of the ice. That’s a sound I’ve heard quite a few times already this morning. We’ve got freezing …
Bid In The Christmas Spirit
Here’s another blue tractor in the news. This one’s a Polar Express special that’s up for auction to benefit the Christmas Spirit Foundation. The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is committed to keeping the spirit of Christmas alive and growing memories for the next generation of children and families. To achieve our mission, we focus programs for children, families and the environment …
Landini Wins Tractor Award
I am not familiar with a Landini tractor but they must be doing something right. Landini USA is proud to announce that the Landini Rex 85 S received the 2008 Tractor of the Year Award in the “Best of Specialized” category. The award was presented to Landini during a special ceremony at the Agritechnica Trade Fair in Hanover, Germany. Judged …
New ISU Precision Ag Lab
Iowa State University has a new precision ag lab thanks to Ag Leader Technology. Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Thomas Brumm, Associate Professor, ISU, Dr. U. Sunday Tim, Associate Professor, ISU, Dr. Ramesh Kanwar, ABE Department Chair, ISU Al Myers, President, Ag Leader Technology, Michael Vos, Software Sales Manager, Ag Leader Technology. Ag Leader Technology, Inc. has donated …