The Big Apple will be getting a taste of the farm at FARM AID 2007: A HOMEGROWN FESTIVAL. Randall’s Island in New York City will host the festival. The list of A-listers slated to participate at the event include Willie Nelson, John Melencamp and Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg. FarmYard members will have access to the best seats in the house …
Sanabria Inaugural Grant Winner
And the first annual Eastern Chapter, National Agri-Marketing Association’s student award goes to Alida Sanabria. To support young, aspiring ag professionals, the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA), Eastern Chapter, presented its first annual student award grant at New York City’s John Bowne High School graduation awards ceremony on May 31, 2007. Wendy Elliot, Pfizer Animal Health, presented the award to graduating …
Weighing Worth
When it comes to purchasing farming machinery and equipment, it just got a lot easier to shop around. Successful Farming, the nation’s leading agriculture magazine, has released a modern price guide for equipment manufactured from 1970 through the present. Successful Farming says “What’s it Worth?” is based on the magazine’s editorial expertise in machinery. For years, Successful Farming readers have …
John Deere Gains Oriental Asset
The world’s largest manufacturer line of agricultural equipment plans to further broaden its reach. John Deere is expanding its small tractor manufacturing line in southern China. The company plans to acquire the Ningbo Benye Tractor & Automobile Manufacture Co. Ltd., located in Ningbo. Deere said it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Benye business and is seeking final …
Ford Foundation Fund Offers Grants to Colleges and Universities
Applications for grants from the U.S. Poultry & Egg Harold E. Ford Foundation are now available. The Foundation’s Poultry Science Education Fund supports student recruitment for poultry and science courses at colleges and universities that do not offer a poultry science degree. Any institution of higher education in the United States that offers an identifiable poultry science program is eligible …
Keeping Stock of Livestock
Or even wildlife for that matter. Lion Edge Technologies, a family-run company that develops affordable record keeping software specifically for the livestock industry thought AgWired readers should know about what they do. Lion Edge Technologies says its software enables customers to make profitable decisions on any livestock operation, large and small. Different programs are specified for various livestock including cattle, …
Immigration Key Issue of 2007 Ag Symposium
A host of women in the agriculture industry will converge on Washington the week of June 10th for the annual American Agri-Women Agricultural Issues Symposium and Fly-in. This year’s symposium will be centered around immigration reform within the realm of agriculture. Members of the media and all interested parties are invited to attend the 15th Annual Agricultural Issues Symposium on …
Osborn & Barr Wins a Handful of Firsts
Osborn & Barr didn’t do so shabby at its first-ever appearance at the Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association communications contest. O&B earned four first-place awards and one merit award for its public relations, creative and event planning work for John Deere Worldwide Commercial & Consumer Equipment. “Osborn & Barr and our clients realize the importance of high-quality communications and marketing …
Farms.com Reduces the Risk
Risk is inherent in the farming industry, but Farms.com Risk Management and Midwest Strategic Investments, Inc. says it has the infrastructure to lessen that risk, helping clients spread, transfer and limit risk. The alliance specializes in risk management for hogs, cattle, soybeans and corn among other crops. Farms.com Risk Management and Midwest Strategic Investments, Inc. (MSI) announce their strategic alliance …
Farms and Ranches Offer Low-Cost Rural Get-away
If it’s adventure you’re after, the Kearney Area Ag Producers Alliance encourages tourists to explore life on the rural farms and ranches just outside of city limits. KAPPA, a farmer owned agriculture development cooperative, says Country Adventures are low-cost, close-to-home alternatives for travel and excitement. With gas prices high and school letting out, families are looking for a close-to-home vacation …