The NAFB Board of Directors has selected Jerry Hurley of Association Executive Resources Group to assist in the search to find a new Executive Director. The beef checkoff announces the release of “The Cattlemen’s Stewardship Review: Connecting Our Vision and Values,” which is a first-of-its-kind inside look at cattlemen’s influence on the nation’s communities, the economy, public health and the …
Is it worth a nickel?
Ever been walking along a busy street, lost in the pathways of your own mind, when you happen to glance down and notice a quarter, or if you’re lucky, a dollar bill laying on the ground? You pick it up, stash it in your pocket, and go about your way. When I was a child, I used to have a …
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World Dairy Expo is pleased to announce that Janet Keller has accepted the position of Communications/Public Relations Manager. Beck’s Hybrids and MyRainReport.com, powered by RainWave, are pleased to announce a partnership enabling Beck’s Hybrids to be the exclusive provider of MyRainReport.com. The first 60 products were unveiled that consumers will soon see in stores throughout the country bearing the new …
NovAtel and Raven Team Up
NovAtel Inc., and Raven Industries are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership that will see NovAtel’s industry leading Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning technology integrated into Raven’s comprehensive line of precision agriculture products. The convergence of these two industry innovators is expected to drive new growth opportunities for both companies, and benefit customers by achieving further efficiencies in …
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Kubota Tractor Corporation announces the latest version of its popular RTV900 workhorse utility vehicle model, the new and improved RTV900XT. Planters is announcing the inaugural Naturally Remarkable Planters Awards to celebrate American peanut farmers who are implementing sustainable practices and making positive social changes in their local communities. 4-H Tech Wizards, a new 4-H group mentoring program, will expose underrepresented …
Putting Down Roots
These are my beloved pepper seeds. They represent more than just the possibility of having salsa at the end of this growing season. For a couple of weeks now, I have kept them in paper towels and each day, made sure they had adequate moisture. In response, they sprouted roots. This weekend, we put 30 seeds in soil, hoping to …
Join us at InfoAg 2011
InfoAg 2009 was a terrific success. Over 650 participants shared in presentations on a wide range of topics on technology applications and data management and interpretation. As with previous InfoAg Conferences, the networking among participants was again a highlight of the experience. New relationships formed at InfoAg will lead to greater benefits and opportunities for those involved. InfoAg 2011 will …
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AdFarm has hired Brandon Souza, an individual with a strong background in California agriculture and communications, to enhance the company’s credentials in its Sacramento office. CRYSTALYX has launched their newly designed, reorganized website. With the current issue, Drovers becomes Drovers/CattleNetwork. Blount International, Inc., announced that David A. Willmott has been elected to the newly created position of President and Chief …
Where’s the Spin Cycle?
I love doing laundry. That involves separating whites and darks, walking down the hall, throwing it in the washer and going back to doing something else for 50 minutes while it washes; tossing it in the dryer and folding it. Total time = 1.5 hours. I have it easy. This is an old double-faced wash board that belonged to my …
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Molly Connors of Richland, Wash., was re-elected to the United States Potato Board Executive Committee and Todd Michael of Urbana, Ohio, was elected chairman. The United Fresh Produce Association applauds news from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announcing $158 million in funding for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for next school year. Beck Ag recently launched a website that …