CJ BIO America broke ground on their first U.S. construction project – a $320 million lysine production facility at the North Central Ag Industrial Park west of Fort Dodge, Iowa. The American Society of Agricultural Consultants has launched a new website. TradeMark Nitrogen Corporation has named Mike Barry to the company’s management team as General Manager. Debbie Lyons-Blythe, White City, …
New Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. Commercials Debut
Two new checkoff-funded “Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.” online advertising video commercials will be making their world debut this week. The first spot called “Island” is full of sizzle and beauty shot that brings our hero – beef – to life. The intended message – that Lean Beef has the power to elevate the everyday – comes through in a …
Anderson-Wise is New Dairy Council of California CEO
Tammy Anderson-Wise has been named chief executive officer of Dairy Council of California by the organization’s producer-distributor board of directors. Anderson-Wise was formerly director of program services for Dairy Council of CA, managing its school programs. She has been with the organization 15 years. She replaces Peggy Biltz, who is retiring after spending 27 years with Dairy Council of CA, …
Celebrating Moms
In honor of Mother’s Day yesterday, I thought I’d post another picture of momma and filly. It’s with a sad heart that I post this, too, because I believe a new home has been found for “Surprise” once she’s weaned. I feel a little like I’m losing one of my own, and as a mother myself, it’s hard to see …
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Syngenta and Devgen announced a six-year global license and research agreement that will enable Syngenta to add RNA interference (RNAi) technology to its crop protection pipeline. On May 15, we will recognize the 150th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. On that date in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law an act of Congress establishing …
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The National FFA Organization has selected 50 outstanding young people to participate in the 2012 New Century Farmer program. ON MONDAY, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will host the May USDA Virtual Office Hours on Twitter to talk about USDA’s 150th anniversary, major accomplishments and the future of agriculture and food. Submit your energy related questions in advance to the @USDA …
Top 5 Largest Agriculture Cooperatives in 2010
The nation’s 100 largest agriculture cooperatives reported near-record revenue of $118 billion in 2010, announced USDA Rural Development Under Secretary Dallas Tonsager. This was an increase of 4 percent over 2009 figures. Net income for the 100 top agriculture co-ops was also up more than 10 percent in 2010, reaching $2.39 billion, up from $2.16 billion in 2009. Here are …
Up and Out
A little over a week ago I planted my entire garden and my new job responsibility around our place is “always watering or feeding something”. Whether it be the horses or cat, trees or new flowers, garden, husband and son, they all have to eat and drink. So every evening, you can see me dragging three hoses through the yard …
Fastline Publications Inc. Hires Susan Arterburn as Marketing Manager
Fastline Publications Inc. is proud to welcome Susan Arterburn as the newest addition to the company. Susan will take over the duties as Marketing Manager, overseeing the marketing team that develops and creates marketing materials geared toward readers and advertisers of Fastline. Susan Arterburn joins Fastline with eight years’ experience in advertising and marketing, most recently as Account Supervisor at …
New York Hosts Veal/Dairy Tour
The New York Beef Industry Council (NYBIC) once again invited more than 50 industry influencers to an educational veal/dairy tour of New York State. The dynamics of this year’s tour was different than the tour of 2010 as this year’s attendees were a mix of chef educators and their students. Six different culinary schools, along with food service, retail, dietitians …