Huntington Bank appointed Peter Arendt managing director, food and agribusiness banking. President Barack Obama has designated Dr. Jill Long Thompson as Chair and CEO of the Farm Credit Administration. Analysis of the genome of one of world’s ‘big three’ food crops provides clues to better breeding, higher yield. The United Fresh Produce Association will honor Frieda Rapoport Caplan with its …
AFBF Goes to ‘Music City, USA’
The American Farm Bureau Federation has announced the country music artists who will be performing at its 94th Annual Meeting, Jan. 13-16 in Nashville, Tenn., also known as “Music City, USA.” The three-part country music group Edens Edge will perform at the opening general session on Sunday Jan. 13, which begins at 9 a.m. The Arkansas trio is composed of …
What keeps you busy during winter?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” What gadget is on your Christmas wish list?” Our poll results: Twenty-four percent said other; twenty percent said tablet; ten percent said wide screen TV; seven percent said desktop computer; three percent said smartphone; and three percent said notebook computer. Some of the things falling in the Other category include: Powerball Jackpot, camcorder, …
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The Capper/Hayes paper on the environmental and economic effects of removing productivity-enhancing technologies from U.S. beef production has been officially published. The national report for the 2011 Economic Analysis of Animal Agriculture, conducted by Agralytica Consulting, is attached and can be found by clicking here. Brighton agency recently hired several new employees including Sally Thomas, Kathy Meyer, Carrie Doza, Allison …
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HighQuest Partners has introduced a global Mentorship Program. The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology,announces Linda Chimenti, current Chief Operating Officer, will assume the role of Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer effective Feb. 1, 2013. Alltech’s fifth annual Global Beef 500 will take place December 4-6. Broadhead has announced the promotion of Lana Olson to senior account executive.
Winners of Intl. Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest
The American Meat Science Association announced winners of the International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest, held Nov. 18, 2012, at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Dakota City, Neb. In total, 99 contestants representing 16 teams participated in the contest. Top Individuals, Senior Division: 1. Bo Hutto, Texas Tech University 2. Valerie Manning, Texas Tech University 3. Brandy Cleveland, Kansas State University 4. …
Deeper Roots, Strong Yield With Drought-Tolerant Corn
A root comparison study conducted this season at Monsanto’s Gothenburg Water Utilization Learning Center in Gothenburg, Neb., provided a dramatic demonstration of just how important a deep, strong root structure is to help corn plants withstand drought conditions. The research program evaluated the performance of a DEKALB® drought-tolerant corn product versus two competitor products – a Pioneer® Optimum® AQUAmax™ hybrid …
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Wheat Growers and Curry Seed announced that they have formed a strategic alliance enabling Wheat Growers to be the exclusive dealer of Curry brand seed in more than 30 counties of central South Dakota and 16 counties in southern North Dakota. Intermountain Farmers Association has become an Alltech Official Partner of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014 in Normandy. …
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Charleston|Orwig announces the promotion of five team members within the agency’s integrated marketing practice area. A first-of-its kind global learning initiative is providing Syngenta employees working in plant breeding and related disciplines with ongoing access to knowledge and programs to enhance their life-long professional development. Syngenta announced that it will acquire Sunfield Seeds. The new Kleckner Scholarship will be utilized …
New Beginnings at Ag Leader Academy
Ag Leader Academy had an extremely successful year in 2012. It housed nearly 140 Dealer Trainings this year covering 13 different courses! Dealers came from around the world to learn more about Ag Leader products so they could provide their customers the best support possible. Ag Leaders addition of Hydraulic Down Force and Intellislope has opened up new opportunities at …