The University of Virginia has the best college farm in the country. That’s according to College Ranker, as the website has ranked the top 40 college farms in America. Hundreds of colleges are using their farms for educational experiences for their current students, creating community-based learning opportunities, providing food for use on campus and even local farmers markets. The full …
Soybean Association Wants SOY Scholarship Candidates
The American Soybean Association (ASA), once again, is looking to present a scholarship award to a high school senior interested in pursuing agriculture in college. ASA is offering its Secure Optimal Yield (SOY) Scholarship, a $5,000 one-time scholarship award presented to a high school senior who plans to pursue agriculture as an area of study at any accredited college or …
Agri-Pulse Open Mic with Dan Knutson, Land O’ Lakes
Agri-Pulse Open Mic this week features Dan Knutson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Land O’ Lakes. An upcoming merger of two major agriculture businesses will not only boost competitiveness for some of the country’s independent retailers but also join resources to bring new technologies in crop protection, nutrient management, and sustainable agriculture for farmers. In this week’s …
USDA Looks to Expand Export Opportunities in Africa
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking to expand this country’s agriculture export opportunities in sub-Saharan Africa. This agency news release says a trade mission will go to Accra, Ghana, Nov. 17-20. “Two years ago, I led a mission to southern Africa to launch USDA’s Sub-Saharan Africa Trade Initiative, which aims to expand U.S. agricultural and commercial ties in …
Agri-Pulse Open Mic with Dr. J.B. Penn
Agri-Pulse Open Mic this week features Dr. J.B. Penn, Deere and Company Chief Economist. A golden era in U.S. agriculture appears to have passed. In this interview you’ll hear Dr. Penn’s thoughts on a new economic normal for U.S. agriculture, including his perspective on renewable fuels, and insight into a pending domestic interest rate increase. Dr. Penn discusses the challenge …
New Website for National Council of Farmer Coops
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) has given its website a new look. The group says the redesign of www.ncfc.org features a clean, modern design, easy-to-navigate interface for users and highlights the wide range of issues NCFC works on behalf of America’s farmer-owned cooperatives. NCFC’s new website has been completely reorganized to provide members and visitors with even more …
Soy-backed Mats Lighten Pentagon’s Environmental Footprint
Soybeans are making the Pentagon a greener place. The United Soybean Board (USB) says the building now greets its employees and 100,000 annual visitors with 108 entry mats that use an environmentally friendly soybean-based material on the backs of those mats. After [a] 2010 pilot [project], the Pentagon contracted with EcoPathTM in 2011 to replace 82 mats at various entrances …
Register for NAFB Convention and Chance at $100
Something any farm broadcaster could use is professional development and a little extra jingle in their pockets. The National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) is giving you the chance for both, with early registration for its 72nd annual convention in Kansas City, Missouri, Nov. 11-13, 2015, and a chance to win some money. In addition to getting your spot reserved …
NCGA, BASF Team Up for Ag Scholarships
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and BASF Corporation are teaming up to hand out ag scholarships. This news release from NCGA says they are now accepting applications for five $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related field during the 2016-17 school year. “The future of agriculture as an industry depends …
Agri-Pulse Open Mic with Dr. Robb Fraley, Monsanto
Agri-Pulse Open Mic this week features Dr. Robb Fraley, Monsanto. Disappointed with the failed acquisition of Syngenta, Dr. Fraley discusses reasons for the pursuit of the global chemical giant and his company’s plans toward the future. While some consumers oppose genetically modified crops, Fraley gives reasons to pursue next generation innovation in chemistry, biologics, and genetics to achieve growth in …