Greetings from San Diego! I have been from the white beaches of Panama City, to the Mile High City of Denver, to the beautiful bay in San Diego – all in one week! I am here to cover the U.S. Grains Council 49th Annual Board of Delegates meeting and to speak at a break out session on social media. Chuck …
Beef Checkoff Pays Off
The Beef Checkoff Program returns about $5.55 in value to beef producers for every dollar they invest, according to the latest economic study, which looked at the ROI for the program from 2003 to 2008. Dr. Ron Ward, professor emeritus for the Food and Resource Economics Department at the University of Florida, did the study, which measured the impact of …
MGEX is Tweeting
The Minneapolis Grain Exchange (MGEX) is the latest ag-related biz to go Twitter. According to a news release: With the creation of the MGEX site, anyone subscribing to view information on MGEX can receive up to date information in a timely manner. The page can be accessed at: http://twitter.com/MGEX1. MGEX will use Twitter to distribute press releases and share Exchange …
Ice Cream Burger
Turnabout is fair play, as they say. Some of you may remember the Steak Sundae post here on Agwired about three years ago that generated lots of comments from anti-meat eaters who thought it was disgusting. So, how about this? Ice Cream Hamburger Treats, a recipe from Blue Bunny. These are “cool” – in more ways than one. The burger …
Growth Energy Growing eTeam
Growth Energy is building a team from the grassroots to speak up for the ethanol industry. CEO Tom Buis says they created the eTeam to be “an army of thousands of ethanol consumers and supporters who are willing to take action to spread the message that ethanol is a clean, green renewable fuel available today.” Buis says they already have …
Michelle Rook Interviews President Obama
President Barack Obama reached out to the farm media this week to promote his administration’s National Rural Tour. Doing the honors of interviewing the president on behalf of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting was past president Michelle Rook of WNAX, Yankton, SD. Michelle was able to ask Obama about several agricultural issues in the ten minute interview, including renewable …
Debate Heating Up Over Climate Change Bill
Is it hot in DC or is it just global warming? Agriculture, biofuels and environmental groups are all weighing in on the sweeping “climate change” bill expected to come up for a vote in the House tomorrow. A deal made by House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson (D-MN) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-CA) this week …
Farm Bureau Says Climate Bill Still Flawed
The American Clean Energy and Security Act – better known as the climate change bill – is heading to the House floor this week now that leadership has struck a deal with farm state opponents led by Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN). Part of the agreement includes allowing USDA to have oversight for agricultural carbon offset programs instead of EPA. “The …
Nufarm Making Move in Seed Treatment
Nufarm Americas Inc. is making a major push into the growing seed treatment market, introducing several new products this year to give it a full portfolio of brands to protect seeds and young crops from insects, stress and disease. “We see great opportunities in seed treatment,” says Tim Stoehr, director of sales for Nufarm seed treatment. “With our global reach, …
Michael Peterson Celebrates 4th Celebrity Tractor Race
The 4th annual New Holland/Michael Peterson Celebrity Tractor Race was another rousing success at the CMA Music Festival. Not only is it a great promotion for New Holland and a fun way for fans to see some of their favorite stars in the tractor seat, it also raises money for the National FFA. “The tractor is going to be sold …