Buttles Named Holstein Association 2004 Distinguished Young Holstein Breeders
1.4 Minutes To Select Your Pork
I know I’m not your average consumer and this information is about those folks. I see a package of pork I want and I just grab it! Not too much thinking goes into my decisions.
Watching A Hurricane Pass By
As if moving a daughter to another state wasn’t enough to deal with we had to drive right into this little storm! The photo is courtesy of The Weather Channel. We’re on the ocean side of the sunshine state but still have high winds and a lot of rain.
Editing From The Road
I know we haven’t posted much the last couple days but it’s move a daughter to college week and we’ve been on the road. But just to show you that work is getting done here’s Cindy editing audio for one of our clients. We’re in Georgia at the moment and spent some time on the phone today interviewing corn growers about rootworm and corn borer problems and protection.
Former CIA Director Woolsey On Ethanol & National Security
The 25×25 Ag Energy Work Group held a press conference today with former CIA director James Woolsey. It was a discussion on the idea that reducing our dependence on foreign oil is an issue of national security. Here’s what their news release said:
Clearing Up Misconceptions About Beef Checkoff – MBIC Report
How well do you understand the Beef Checkoff? In the wake of the recent Supreme Court decision to allow the Checkoff to continue it’s a good time to make sure we understand how the Checkoff works. Missouri Beef Industry Council executive director Steve Taylor clears up some common misconceptions he still finds with producers about the Checkoff in this week’s MBIC Report.
New Festival At American Royal Barbeque Contest
Since I mentioned the Royal in the last post and since it’s a barbeque kind of day then you should know about a new item at the American Royal Barbeque Contest.
Corn Cob Bob Thrown Out On His Ear
It looks like Corn Cob Bob has his enemies. Namely big oil companies. He’s such a friendly guy too. How could you not love him?
Royal Gala Shaping Up For October 21
Although I didn’t make the meeting it looks like the committee got a lot done! The notes are too long for this post so I’ll just use this opportunity to point out that the Royal Gala Fundraiser will be held again this year on October 21 at the American Royal headquarters in Kansas City. The event is to raise funds for the Livestock Publications Heritage Center. Besides great food, beverage and fellowship the notes say that Barry Nelson performed magic. Maybe he will again this year!
Sun World Has New CEO
Bruce C. Burton Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Sun World International, LLC.