We used to call it the “Swamp Buggy,” otherwise politely known as the sprayer. We’d run down to the end of the driveway when it passed through town and wave like kids trying to stop an ice cream truck (also not-so-politely known as the “ding ding man”). Today, inspired by the sound of the swamp buggy approaching town, I decided …
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American Farmland Trust (AFT) is celebrating National Farmers Market Week through its America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest and the launch of an online leader-board of the top 20 vote getters in each of four categories. The lists of boutique, small, medium and large markets track up-to-the-minute results during the final month of voting, which closes on August 31. The Florida …
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Nominations are now open for the AG CONNECT Expo 2011 Advocating for Agriculture Awards. Syngenta Seedcare announced that the EPA approved Avicta 500 FS nematicide for use on soybeans. Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association (www.wvma.org) member, René Carlson, DVM, was installed as the American Veterinary Medical Association president-elect. FMC Corporation announces the appointment of Frank Knight as business development manager for …
Hang On!
You’re 10. You’re on the first uphill climb on a rollercoaster, about to surge down the other side at 100 mph with just a small lap belt holding you in. Your car-mate yells, “Hang on!” and you can’t help but notice your heart skipping a beat. And in 3 minutes, the ride is over, hair is crazy, but if you …
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Clinton Griffiths pulled up to the AgDay news desk as the program’s new Anchor and Managing Editor. Veteran broadcaster Al Pell resumes his fulltime duties as AgriBusiness Director for both AgDay and U.S. Farm Report. Thomas Tracy was named Senior Vice President of Operations at Farm Credit Services of Illinois effective August 1. The growers and shippers of Northwest pears …
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Nutrients for Life Foundation and GATX Corporation unveiled a specially-designed railcar July 25 during a reception held in conjunction with the Southwestern Fertilizer Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The railcar, emblazoned with the Nutrients for Life logo, will travel across the country delivering potash and creating awareness about the Foundation and fertilizer. Mahindra USA continues its commitment to provide hard-working, …
Froman Joins R+K
Rhea + Kaiser has named John Froman management supervisor. Froman leads the development and stewardship of marketing communications plans for the Bayer CropScience corn and soybean herbicide brands. Prior to joining R+K, Froman served as digital and B2B account supervisor at Wunderman, working on the British Petroleum account. Previously, he worked in account management and leadership roles with Fathom Communications, …
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The new Sustainable Beef Resource Center’s (SBRC) mission to provide useful, science-based information to the entire food chain. The SBRC currently is working with third-party experts to create an environmental-impact model and economic analysis of technologies used to help produce wholesome, affordable beef. Farm Journal Television announces the launch of “Corn College TV,” a new, national 30-minute weekly program focusing …
I Can’t Ignore My Other Half
In a few posts, I’ve mentioned my love affair with field corn, and how it was first planted and harvested. What I failed to mention was the other “half” of what shaped my childhood ag experience and quite possibly, my appreciate for it. Soybeans. The other day, I was driving along the highway (Where unfortunately, the speed limit is still …
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Beef.com is launching on July 28, 2010. Click here to be one of the first to take a free trial and secure your name before someone else gets it. Monsanto Company welcomed the European Union authorization of two of its corn technology combinations, Genuity VT Double PRO (MON 89034 X NK603) and YieldGard VT Triple (MON 88017 X MON810). After …