This column has caused quite a stir. Not only do I get the pleasure of writing about the farming history of my Grandfather and some of the “ways of yesteryear” from my Grandmother, but today, I have my Aunt to thank for “loaning” me a story idea. This truly has turned into fine family fun! When you were younger, did …
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Jon Ferguson of Kensington, Kan., has been elected as the new president of CattleFax, and Kent Bamford, Haxtun, Colo., as its president-elect. Jeff Lautt was named President of POET. The National Pork Board announced a new branding position celebrating pork’s ability to offer a wide range of options in the kitchen: Pork® Be inspired. The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council is …
It’s a Cuisinart
Can’t you just picture someone’s scrunched up face when they say, “It’s a Cuisinart”? It grinds, it brews, it practically makes breakfast for you. And if you live on coffee alone in the mornings, it DOES make breakfast for you! This hand-crank coffee grinder belonged to my great, great-grandmother. Manual hand mills came in handy when you only needed a …
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Fastline Publications introduced their newest edition: Big Ag Edition. Osborn & Barr congratulates team member Jason Gerke on his recent appointment as chairman of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee with the Missouri Farm Bureau. Porter J. Martin, president of Porter Martin Farmland and Cattle Company, based in Shabbona, Ill., was presented the Hall of Fame Award from the Illinois …
Till We Meet Again
One of my goals living on the farm is to have a garden. I started one in Kansas City, but then we moved away. But this summer, I’m going to make a concerted effort to keep a family tradition going. We have these Syrian cucumbers that look like pinwheels when you cut them and never get bitter, no matter how …
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Iowa Corn is proud to announce 10 scholarships to be awarded through the Iowa Corn Future of Agriculture Scholarship program to high school seniors college students who are pursuing a degree in the 2011-12 school year. New leadership was elected by the members of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers. America’s Heartland, the only nationally-distributed program …
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Ohio Brownfield Ag News radio network will be introduced in 2011. Monsanto Company will provide more than $1 million in sponsorships of National FFA Organization programs, awards, events, student scholarships and more this year. MGEX announced preliminary February monthly electronic trading volume of 190,639 contracts, eclipsing the previous record set in June 2010. John Melick, a fruit and vegetable farmer …
The Hay Rake
I’ve mentioned that I’m a corn and soybeans kind of gal. But I’m broadening my horizons and learning more about hay. This rake sits outside my Grandpa and Grandma’s house. Back in the late ‘teens, the rake was pulled by two horses while the operator would sit on the seat. He had two pedals –- one to engage the dogs …
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American Farmland Trust, USDA NRCS and Farm Foundation NFP invite you to participate in a forum to address the future of U.S. agriculture, natural resource conservation and rural lands. The 29th National Beef Cook Off is kicking off a recipe contest for everyday home cooks and entertaining enthusiasts nationwide. Submit your best beef recipes online for a chance to win …
Wilhelm Named VP of Marketing at Rabo AgriFinance
Rabo AgriFinance, has named Bob Wilhelm to the new role of Vice President, Marketing and Communications. Wilhelm, a seasoned agriculture marketing and communications veteran, will oversee all marketing and communications strategic development, branding, activities and people for Rabo AgriFinance. Wilhelm comes to this new role with over 25 years’ experience, most recently at AdFarm, where he headed up that agency’s …