Kathy Simmons, D.V.M., started a new role May 7, 2012, as chief veterinarian for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Growers Edge has introduced a new basis tracking tool to help farmers find, track and evaluate basis at hundreds of grain elevators. FMC Corporation announces the Farming with Authority Sweepstakes. Growers are invited to go online and share their experiences with …
Inaugural Women in Agribusiness Summit
Women in the agribusiness and food sectors are relatively few, and it is a challenge to convince career-minded women to consider these industries. However, this group is one of great talent, drive and success – an important assembly that if brought together could grow in strength, knowledge and number. HighQuest Partners is bringing this opportunity to life with the inaugural …
Morning Surprise
So this morning I was going about my usual routine (even had time to throw a pie in the oven) getting my boys off to work and to the babysitter. I came home, continued that routine and was off to work when my husband comes in the door and says, “Did you see what was out in the pasture?” Nope. …
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Kinze Manufacturing announces a new mounted planter line available for the spring 2013 planting season: the line will include two models, the 3110 Rigid and the 3140 Stack Fold. Farmers asked to demonstrate the high sustainability performance of U.S. soy: visit www.CoolBean.info to complete the confidential and anonymous Soybean Assessment Tool or Whole-Farm Assessment Tool questionnaires. Novozymes and Syngenta announced …
New Priaxor and Merivon Fungicides Registered for Use
Growers have two powerful new tools to prevent and control a broad spectrum of crop diseases. BASF has announced the full U.S. EPA registration of Priaxor fungicide and Merivon fungicide. Priaxor is expected to provide unprecedented disease protection and post-infection disease control from some of the toughest fungal diseases in soybeans, as well as several other crops. Merivon will do …
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Osborn Barr welcomes three new members to its integrated solutions team. Collectively, these individuals bring more than 55 years creative and online experience to the company: Chris Kirk, Solutions Architect Supervisor; Joe Floresca, Creative Director; and, Tom Remes, Copywriter. The United States Potato Board announces nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2013-2016 term. U.S. Poultry & …
The Lucky One
I’m not referencing the movie that’s in the theater, although I did see it and it was very good. (Ten minutes into it though, I realized I’d read the book!) I’m talking about my husband…I’m going to start calling him the lucky one. There are some people in this world who seem to have luck on their side; those who …
Monitor 2012 Corn Rootworm Hatch with Enhanced Online Insect Forecast Tool
Over the past two seasons, farmers across the Corn Belt have participated in an online, early warning system tool to monitor above ground pests that could threaten their corn yields. For 2012, this sophisticated program, known as the Insect Forecast tool, has been enhanced to track another economically damaging pest – corn rootworm – as well as to offer farmers …
Steve Azar Releases “American Farmer” Song – Proceeds Go To FFA
Country star Steve Azar, who has had numerous hits including, “I Don’t Have To Be Me ‘Til Monday”, “Waitin’ On Joe”, and “Sunshine”, recently released a track entitled “American Farmer.” A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this song will be donated to local chapters of the FFA. There’s a video for the track featuring pictures submitted by …
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Everris Americas has acquired the manufacturing equipment of X-Calibur Plant Health Company, located in Summerville, SC. Neogen Corporation announced that it has acquired the assets of the Igenity animal genomics business from Merial Limited. The Sorghum Checkoff welcomes Justin Weinheimer as the organization’s Crop Improvement Program Director. The American Egg Board recently appointed Chris Pierce, President, Heritage Poultry Management Services, …