Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Do you plan to make any year-end equipment purchases?” Our poll results: · No. Not this year: 35% · Yes – Planting equipment: 18% · Yes – Sprayers: 12% · Yes – GPS/guidance: 12% · Yes – Hay equipment: 6% · Yes – Harvest equipment: 6% · Yes – Tillage: 6% · Yes – …
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Farmtrade LLC, announced that it will be changing the XSAg.com name to Farmtrade.com in the Summer of 2014. The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa announced a five-year project that seeks to increase incomes of smallholder farmers through the creation of an enabling policy environment in Africa. Alan Holm of Sleepy Eye, Minn., has been elected to a three-year …
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The 2014 Egg Industry Issues Forum will start at 1:00 p.m. on April 15 and will be located at the Radisson Indianapolis Airport Hotel. Rhea + Kaiser (R+K) announces the addition of Megan Henry as senior brand strategist and Richard Whitfield as senior art director. Balchem Corporation (NASDAQ: BCPC), the global leader in choline and precision release nutrient technologies, announced …
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Intersystems, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialized material handling equipment serving the global agriculture industry, announced David Gau as its new chief executive officer. John W. Mackenzie will receive the esteemed American Wool Council Wool Excellence Award during the American Sheep Industry Association (ASI)/National Lamb Feeders Association Annual Convention taking place in Charleston, S.C., Jan. 22-25, 2014. Members of …
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Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Georgia Young Peanut Farmer. Hawaii Sea Spirits announced an ambitious plan for several new craft spirit offerings to complement its award-winning organic Ocean Vodka. Hudson Valley and the Tri-State region will be highlighted in the keynote speech by Don R. Rogers at the third annual Farming Our Future conference on Saturday, February 22nd …
Year-End Equipment Purchases on Your List?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What are you thankful for?” Our poll results: · All of the above – 37% · Friends and family – 15% · Good health – 12% · Freedom – 8% · Affordable food – 8% · Rewarding work – 7% · Our great nation – 7% · Other – 7% There are so many …
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and USDA Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO) have selected broadhead to develop communications to raise awareness of both agencies’ services for the public. American Agri-Women (AAW) elected its executive board and recognized outstanding contributors at its 38th annual convention held recently in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Sue McCrum of Mars …
Lincoln Land FS & Two Rivers FS Combine
The shareholders of Lincoln Land FS, Inc., headquartered in Jacksonville, Ill., and Two Rivers FS, Inc., headquartered in Rushville, Ill., have approved the merger of their two companies effective December 1, 2013. The new company – Prairieland FS, Inc. — will be headquartered in Jacksonville. Keith Hufendick, formerly manager of Two Rivers FS is named chief executive officer; Matt Busby, …
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FMC Agricultural Solutions is offering $5,000 equipment vouchers to the first 50 eligible growers who purchase 40 gallons or more of Capture LFR insecticide. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlighted the new six-step approach to focusing conservation programs in a first-of-its-kind Farm Portfolio webinar on Conservation Practices: Farm Fix-it to Farm Portfolio. Bayer CropScience has launched its fourth annual …
NAFB Member Larry Ristvedt Passed Away
Long-time NAFB member & KFGO Radio (Fargo, North Dakota) farm broadcaster Larry Ristvedt passed after a fight with ALS. Larry was born September 21, 1942 in Fargo, ND, the son of Emerald and Lester Ristvedt. He graduated from Minnesota State University of Moorhead in 1968, following five years of service in the Air Force. Larry began his career as a …