It’s been a few weeks since I have had the chance to sit down and blog on AgWired. I can’t believe how crazy busy the summer got, and how quickly it is fading into fall. In the past two weeks, I was at the Minnesota and South Dakota State Fairs with cattle in tow, and it’s amazing how much time …
Meals in the Field
More than one-hundred Illinois farm families will be reminded to stay “Alert, Aware & Alive” as they enjoy a complimentary lunch meal delivered to where they are working during the September 20-26 National Farm Safety & Health Week. Farm Credit Services of Illinois is sponsoring the annual “Meals in the Field” program to help promote farm safety. Growing up with …
The Real Purpose of 4-H Livestock Projects
Every summer, my family spends a lot of time working on our show cattle to take to livestock expos around the country. These shows are both educational and fun, and over the years, they have quickly become our family “vacations,” too. I ran across this positive article about the real purpose of 4-H livestock projects written by Extension Educator Randall …
Local PETA Billboard Compares Women To Whales?
The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is under fire for putting up a billboard on Atlantic Boulevard, which seems to compare overweight women to whales, reported Morning News Producer Adam Kirk for WOKV.com. But a PETA spokeswoman told our news partner Channel 4, it’s not about making people feel bad. “People are bombarded with ads …
Climate Change Legislation Hot Topic at Ag Issues Forum
It was standing room only in the First National Bank South Dakota Pavillion for the Agriculture Issues Panel featuring Senator John Thune, Representative Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin, South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Bill Even, State Director of Farm Service Agency (FSA) Schaunaman and Michelle Rook of WNAX as the moderator. And, the main topic of discussion: climate change legislation. The Waxman-Markey Bill …
Baxter Black’s Humor Helps Serious Cause in La Junta
An interesting article was recently published in the Ag Journal about an organization called Not 1 More Acre, who is fighting to keep the United States Army from claiming their pasture land. Check out an excerpt of the story below, and let me know what you think… Nearly 400 people packed the Koshare Kiva Saturday to hear Baxter Black, America’s …
eMerge Genetics™ Names Wayne Hoener VP of Sales
eMerge Genetics, a specialty soybean seed company headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa has named Wayne Hoener as Vice President of Sales for the company. In his new role, Hoener will be responsible for directing and expanding the dealer network and implementing sales and marketing programs to support eMerge Genetics’ focus on non-GMO soybean seed for both conventional and specialty …
Food Expo Dives Into Obama’s Agenda
The American Meat Institute posting a press release of this upcoming event that will give food producers a better idea of the Obama administration agenda. Check it out, and let me know if you attend! Fox News Anchor Bret Baier will offer insights on what to expect from the Obama Administration and Congress at the Washington Insider Breakfast during Worldwide …
Check Out the Corn and Soybean Activities at Dakota Fest
A full slate of activities are planned to promote agriculture and South Dakota’s farmers at DakotaFest in Mitchell, Aug. 18-20. In addition to listening to Senator Thune and Representative Herseth-Sandlin in a panel, and taking in the beef booth, I plan to hit the following stops this week. I’m geared up for a fun time at DakotaFest to celebrate agriculture. …
Kid’s Cattle Blog
And you will go out and leap like calves released from the stall. Malachi 4:2 I discovered upon one of the cutest blogs ever the other day, and I knew I had to share it with AgWired readers. It’s called the Kid’s Cattle Blog, and it’s hosted by the farm wife who shares the tales, good and bad, ugly and …