LED lighting specialists, Glo lighting, launched the AgriLamp 30W Dimmable Broiler Lamp designed specifically for the broiler segment of the poultry industry. Outstanding leaders from across the international dairy industry are being sought for World Dairy Expo’s annual recognition awards. The 2010 World Appaloosa Sale generated an overall average sale price of $4,481. This year’s high-seller at $25,000 was Miss …
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Yasheng Group announced the development of “Tiaoshan” Lindan 210, a specialized corn seed product designed to enhance corn cultivation by increasing crop yields while reducing costs by up to 30 percent. Beck Ag recently launched its newly re-designed corporate site. The International Agricultural Exhibition & Conference will be held in Lima, Peru, May 4-6, 2011. Trelleborg TM900 High Power super …
Area Code First
I can imagine how it sounded: “Can I have your phone number please, starting with the area code?” “6.” “I’m sorry, I just caught the first number. Can you give it to me again?” “Yes. 6. That’s my phone number.” I can’t even keep up with the latest in cell phone technology. Pretty soon, we’re going to have a chip …
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USDA has finalized procedures for the upcoming referendum on the continuation of the Sorghum Checkoff Program. USDA will conduct the referendum Feb. 1-28, 2011, at local Farm Service Agency offices for producers and the Agricultural Marketing Service office for importers. Only 25 percent of Americans consider “healthy” food choices when dining out, according to the 2010 Healthy Eating Consumer Trend …
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The FDA has granted approval for feeding Optaflexx (ractopamine hydrochloride) to beef cattle as a topdress to increase live weight gain and improve feed efficiency during the final 28 days to 42 days of the finishing period. Farm Market iD announced it has made available for commercial use previously unavailable information on more than 26,000 agricultural producers in Florida derived …
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Premier Companies will be moving its main headquarters to a location at 875 S. Marr Rd. (Columbus, Ind.). The current office was damaged by floods in June 2008, yet the company has experienced financial growth over the past two years. Paulsen Marketing interviewed producers to uncover why, when and where they are adopting new communication technologies. John Deere has taken …
The Tea Leaf Collection
Before we got married, we went to the store and registered for gifts we thought we needed as a new couple, some of which included two sizes of plates, matching bowls and coffee mugs. I think a place setting totaled about $8, if memory serves me right. The coffee mugs have never been used – I guess square plates are …
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The Chicago Farmers 75th Anniversary Luncheon will bring together old and new friends, and commemorate the special occasion with Master of Ceremonies, Orion Samuelson. The North American alpaca industry is meeting to discuss an industry-wide initiative to support the increased growth of a domestic alpaca fiber market. For the past two years, Pfizer Animal Health has helped to increase interest …
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StollerUSA recently launched Bio-Forge ST, a new formulation of Bio-Forge specifically developed for growers interested in seed treatment application as a cost-effective way to increase yields. Bethany Nolan, Gilmer, Texas, was crowned the 2010-11 National Hereford Queen during the American Royal National Hereford Show in Kansas City. Thirteen Iowa college students from a wide range of backgrounds have been named …
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Syngenta highlights its celebration of the company’s 10th anniversary by embarking on an ambitious program to feed 10,000 families in the United States. The new DeLaval AMR will suit herds exceeding 300 cows, the first commercial rotaries will have a 90 cow/hour capacity, and up to five robots will simultaneously operate the system. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company announces that the …