Since it’s the day before Thanksgiving I have to use this story from TheKSBWChannel.com. It’s about how a frozen turkey became a life-saving device. This was just posted yesterday.
Beef Checkoff Control
Although the Beef Checkoff has strong producer approval there is still some confusion about who actually controls it. Missouri Beef Industry Council, executive director, Steve Taylor, explains in this week’s MBIC Report.
New Hybrids From Pioneer
It’s hybrid mania at Pioneer. They just announced 62 new hybrids for the 2006 planting season. That includes eleven hybrids with the newly approved Herculex XTRA or Herculex RW insect protection technology.
Find Your Perfect Turkey Recipe
Hopefully most of you are getting your turkeys out to thaw since the big day of Thanksgiving is almost here. In case you just don’t know what to do with it there’s a perfect place to find out more. You’ve got to love the domain – www.eatturkey.com.
Big Oil Gets The Big Turkey Award
This week’s CornTalk has a holiday them. Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO, Gary Marshall, announces his “Big Turkey Award” which goes to big oil for posting record profits at the expense of consumers. Marshall also gives thanks to Missouri corn growers and lawmakers for supporting the continued growth of ethanol.
PVP For AgInfoLink USA
Traceability is certainly the buzz in food safety today. We’ve got to know where it came from no matter what “it” is. This is true for all commodities and new products and services are being developed very quickly. Today AgInfoLink USA announced that it has received USDA Process Verification Program approval.
Fruitcakes Can Mean Cash
Thanks to my good friend Adam Finley (AdJab), someone who I’ve never met, spoken with or written to, you can hear some strange songs about fruitcake. This is agricultural in a way. At least it’s in the holiday spirit.
Are You Customer Focused? – The Truth Revealed
In case you didn’t make it to the National Agri-Marketing Association’s Agribusiness Forum, you can still participate in an online version of one of the sessions: “Are You Customer Focused? – The Truth Revealed!” The session will be done as a webinar.
Farm Podcasting To Your Customers & Members
Are you still skeptical about the whole podcasting thing we’ve been championing since early this year? Let’s see how skeptical you may be after some new information.
New Holland Teams Up With Michael Peterson
Meet Michael Peterson, country music star, who is about to release a new album that I am sure is going to be a huge hit. The only place you’ll be able to buy one will be your local New Holland dealer. It’s expected out right after the first of the year. Michael was at the recent NAFB Convention. He was a big hit with folks there.