Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. (AOA) is hosting visitors to their member farms and ranches on National Alpaca Farm Days. September 26th and 27h will offer this unique opportunity for exploration and education of the alpaca livestock industry. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet the animals in person and experience alpaca products at farm stores. The Association promises something for everyone. Visitors …
CropLife America Selects Green Thumb Winner
After a month-long Twitter contest, CropLife America (CLA) is pleased to announce the winner of the Green Thumb Challenge. Jennie Schmit, @FarmGirlJen, has won an Apple Watch for her submission of her green thumb–literally! The challenge was for advocates to paint their thumbs green and post a creative shot on Twitter. Many contestants submitted thumbs painted like farm animals, at …
Asgrow, DEKALB Launch #MyFarmMyYield Contest
Asgrow and DEKALB are inviting farmers to share their harvest success online, using the hashtag #MyFarmMyYield. Photos are optional (although encouraged), but from Sept. 7- Dec. 6 farmers can post their yield and the Asgrow or DEKALB product number. A random drawing will determine winners of this contest, with grand prize being a trip for two to the 2016 Commodity …
Soil Selected as Topic of Ag Journalist Award
International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are gearing up for the IFAJ-FAO Award for Excellence in Global Food Security Reporting. And with harvest approaching in the northern hemisphere and planting getting ready to roll in the southern, now is the perfect time to address the contest’s topic– soil. The topic comes from …
ARA Conference & Expo Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2015 Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Conference & Expo. The event will take place December 1-3 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, CA. The Conference & Expo will feature presentations and discussions on sustainability, water issues, fertilizer trends, branding, finical movements, personal health and wellness, and many other topics. Discover how …
Clements Joins NAFB as New Service Editor
National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) welcomes Micheal Clements as their News Service Editor. He comes to NAFB from KFEQ in St. Joseph, Mo where he was Farm Director. Micheal has been covering rural and agricultural issues for nine years. “Micheal brings his ag reporting experience and broadcast journalism skills to the NAFB News Service desk,” says Tom Brand, NAFB Executive Director. “His experience …
Online Data Tool from FarmLink, Progressive Farmer
Arriving for the 2016 planting season, growers will soon be able to subscribe to an online tool through DTN/The Progressive Farmer and FarmLink. The two companies have announced an agreement to develop a new dashboard product to help farmers evaluate productivity. Combining DTN/The Progressive Farmer’s local weather stations and cash market information from FarmLink allows for a new product that will give …
Alltech Accepting Graduate’s Applications
Alltech is recruiting recent graduates to apply for the fourth annual Alltech Corporate Career Development Program. Graduates with a bachelor’s or master’s degree programs are invited to apply now through September 30. The program begins in February of 2016. Exciting opportunities are available for 10 high-calibre university graduates hoping to work with experts in the fields of science, aquaculture, agriculture, …
Gable to be Publisher of Protein Division
Vance Publishing Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Stephanie Gable as Publisher of the Protein Division. Gable will be working with publications such as; Drovers CattleNetwork, Dairy Herd Management, Cow-Calf Producer, PORK Network, and Bovine Veterinarian. Gable has a strong background in agribusiness. She comes to Vance from Novus Interational where she served as Executive Manager of Global Sales and Product Training …
NAFB Hosting 72nd Convention
Registration is now open for the 72nd annual National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention. Mark your calendars for November 11-13, 2015 and make your room reservations at the Weston Hotel in Kansas City. Early registration on or before September 27 qualifies you for a chance to win an Early Registration Giveaway sponsored by WinField. And a big thank you to John …