Pioneer Hi-Bred International is suing Monsanto, accusing the seed giant of illegally using seed production methods developed by Dupont. Japan is preparing to ease restrictions on U.S. beef imports: Japan may raise the age limit of cattle from which U.S. beef can be imported from 20 months of age or younger to 30 months and younger. The National Cattlemen’s Beef …
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council welcomed news from EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson that the decision has been made to retain the current coarse particulate matter (dust) standard. Brownfield Ag News reports that the U.S. corn and soybean harvests have progressed steadily over the past week and that the harvest is running ahead of the past …
Can You Open This Jar For Me, Please?
Women back in the 1920s seem to have had the same problem as women these days – getting the bottle or jar lid open. And if your strong-hand husband isn’t within shouting distance, you try pounding on the lid with the end of a butter knife to loosen it, or along the edge of the counter…or… Maybe the inventor of …
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The Agricultural and Food Transporters Conference of American Trucking Associations announced that it has hired veteran agricultural lobbyist Jon Samson as its new executive director. United Nations Agency chiefs and top international personalities met to celebrate World Food Day, whose focus this year is on the recent wave of food price swings which threatens to push millions more people into …
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AgCareers.com has released its annual “HR Trends” report. The National FFA Organization will expand the capabilities of its members to advocate for agriculture by hosting its first ever social media training for FFA members during the 84th National FFA Convention. The United Farm Workers announce plans to celebrate the organization’s 50 years of service on behalf of the farm worker …
The Walnut Cracker
Remember me telling you about how Grandpa picks up black walnuts by the 5-gallon bucket full each year? They’re so potent you have to wear rubber gloves when you work with them, otherwise your hands smell like black walnuts for weeks. I’d hate to think what they do to your insides! Between the hours spent collecting them and the hours …
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The Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has awarded two grants totaling $6.3 million to National 4-H Council. Engle Creative Solutions, LLC announced the launch of its new website. In addition, the company introduced its new logo and tag line: Stand out in a crowded world. Bayer announced the re-launch of its professional products website. The …
Giving Walnuts a Black Eye
Some cookies and bars are just better with walnuts. English walnuts, that is. But each year, my grandparents spend countless hours collecting, sifting, shelling and selling black walnuts. This is also the time of year that, when Grandma sends cookies home with you, you inspect them first and if they pass the non-black-walnut smell test, they’re safe to eat. I …
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Osborn & Barr’s Cultivate Practice Group continues to expand with new hires. Maria Bingaman, Jonathon Butler, Ann Patton and Rebecca Stephen join the team to support the United Soybean Board account. AFIA has unveiled the redesigned website Feedsearch.com, one of the association’s most valuable resources. Feedsearch serves as a prospective guide for industry buyers. Have you struggled with winter annual …
The Moonflower and Hummingbird Moth
In a rare moment, my Aunt was able to catch this stunning photograph of a hummingbird moth eating nectar from her moonflower. It’s rare because: 1) it’s gorgeous, 2) hummingbird moths are often mistaken for a hummingbird because of its coloration and how it moves, and 3) moonflowers bloom in the evening and hummingbird moths can be seen on clear, …