Alltech broke ground on its $4.5 million distillery project in downtown Lexington, Ky. To help farmers track actual results, AgWeb introduces the interactive Corn Harvest Map to give users and followers a chance to see real-time corn harvest results from across the country. Farm Foundation has launched a new initiative to deliberate critical issues facing today’s food and agricultural systems. …
Temporary Decoration
I talked a little bit about the new construction going on in our front yard – the new shed. Last week, instead of focusing on my flowers and deer skull and new maple tree as decorations, I had to snap a photo of the latest lawn adornment – an 18-wheeler. It wasn’t there for long, but the tire tracks in …
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The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, announced the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards, a new program to recognize dairy farms, businesses and collaborative partnerships for efforts that deliver outstanding economic, environmental and/or social benefit. The 2012 Potato Industry Leadership Institute will be held Feb. 23 to March 1, 2012. The Institute is an eight-day program designed to identify, develop and cultivate …
Little Helper Dude
I’m starting a series of posts about the construction of our new shed/shop. My husband is building it and our son is playing little helper dude. You see, our house looks like a barn – shaped like a barn and is painted red and white. Some people thought we were building a church when the big wooden front doors were …
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The Mosaic Company announced that it recently received patent approval for Nexfos, a granulated feed-grade monodicalcium phosphate for use in animal and poultry feed. The Nebraska Corn Growers Association presented a $66,588.07 ceremonial check to the American Red Cross at the Nebraska State Fair. At the Farm Foundation Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 13, discussion will focus on Data Collection on …
It’s All About Shoes
I have a number of idiosyncrasies. One is cleaning up while I cook. When mom and I were in the kitchen together, she’d turn to me and ask, “Where is that spoon I was using?”, and the answer was always, “In the dishwasher.” (Where else would it be – it was dirty!) Another might be hanging up shirts in the …
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Illinois agriculture organizations announced a new, collaborative program to promote, implement and track the rate of adoption of enhanced nutrient stewardship practices by Illinois agricultural producers. POET is now selling certified antibiotic-free dried distillers grains with soluble. CAST is announcing its release of a paper detailing concerns about livestock production and air issues. John Deere Horicon Works, Horicon, Wisc., is …
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Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. is pleased to announce Dr. Albrecht Kissel as its new president and CEO. Pfizer Animal Genetics will donate $10 from the proceeds of each High-Density 50K test purchased this fall through Angus Genetics, Inc. to participating state Angus Associations. GROWMARK, Inc. announced the results of director elections, held in conjunction with the regional cooperative’s annual meeting. …
Good Morning, Nebraska
I oftentimes get the following questions, or some version thereof: WHY Nebraska? Do you have stoplights? Of all the places you could live, why THERE? Here’s one of the reasons why: this photo. This was the morning of Aug. 25, 2011. It was about 62 degrees and the sun was just coming up over the horizon. In the distance, a …
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John Deere announces eight new or updated Ag Management Solutions products, which will be rolled out from now through early 2012. With the launch of its newest 1,200-gallon sprayer – the Patriot 4430 – Case IH once again sets the industry standard for power, fuel-efficiency, productivity and comfort. Broadhead announced that Beth Burgy and Troy Schroeder will assume the roles …