Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How worried are you about the weather impact on crops this summer?” Our poll results: Seventy-four percent said very worried; twenty-one percent said moderately concerned; four percent said they’re confident the crops will overcome and two percent said “what weather?”. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, “Should nutrition programs be …
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Minneapolis-based advertising and marketing agency Broadhead has tapped Greg Wetzel as its new chief creative officer. USDA is proposing to increase membership on the United Soybean Board from 69 to 70 members to reflect changes in production levels that have occurred since the board was last reapportioned in 2009. Comments may be posted online and must be received by Sept. …
Google+ Hangout Highlights Local Food Initiatives
Tomorrow, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan and Jon Carson, White House Director of Public Engagement, will host a Local Foods in Our Community As Told By Women Google + Hangout to highlight efforts to strengthen local and regional food systems. The event will be an opportunity to talk about local food with inspiring women from around the country. This Google+ …
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Educating cattle producers on the benefits of livestock weighing is important to Gallagher so they’ve introduced an online challenge known as the Gallagher Weigh Up Challenge. RiceTec Inc., has set dates for 10 field tours – five in Arkansas, two in Texas and one each in Louisiana, Mississippi and Missouri. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association published the 2013 version of …
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Elanco Food Solutions has introduced CellVex — a new antimicrobial food-safety intervention to reduce E. coli and Salmonella pathogens in beef-processing facilities. Wall to wall coverage of the National High School Finals will be broadcast on MyRuralTV.com and NHSRA’s site on iHigh.com, while a highlight show will be broadcast on RFD-TV. The USDA is asking certified producer and importer organizations …
Oh, Sweet Pea
Have you seen the drought map of the U.S. lately? It’s not good to see much dark orange, red or dark red and unfortunately, those are the colors that envelop most of the map. The July 4th holiday news reported that 25 states were in drought alerts and 20 states cancelled fireworks celebrations, and for good reason. It’s just depressing. …
Most Are Negative About Obamacare
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” How will Obamacare affect you and your business?” Our poll results: Sixty percent said negatively; thirty percent said positively; five percent said not at all and the remaining five percent didn’t know. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, ” How worried are you about the weather impact on crops …
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AgWeb recently introduced “2012 Pest Watch,” a section focused on readying farmers with the tools and awareness they need to combat this year’s crop of insects. Bayer CropScience announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase AgraQuest, Inc. for a purchase price of $425 million plus milestone payments. The U.S. Wheat Associates Board of Directors installed new officers at …
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The Sorghum Checkoff is launching a new program to develop the next generation of leaders for the sorghum industry and is seeking applications for its inaugural class. The Livestock Marketing Association is pleased to announce Tim Starks as President for the 2012-2014 term. Syngenta announced that the EPA has granted registration approval for two refuge-in-a-bag trait stacks: Agrisure Viptera 3220 …
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Four executives from across the food and agribusiness value chain have been elected to the Board of Trustees of Farm Foundation. The Beef Checkoff Program issued the call for entries in its annual National Retail Beef Backer Awards. Alltech officially unveiled the new Lyons Farm brand which will offer consumers natural, high quality foods. The Hall of Fame Committee is …