The U.S. Grains Council is pleased to announce registration is now open for its 11th International Marketing Conference and 54th Annual Membership Meeting Feb. 10-12, 2014. Georgia Peanut Farm Show will be held Jan. 16, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center in Tifton, Ga. Archer Daniels Midland Company notes the …
Tis the Season to be Thankful!
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”What is your opinion on the EPA lowering biofuels requirements?” Our poll results: · Bad for the country – 26% · Guts the RFS and hurts ag – 26% · Windfall for oil industry – 19% · Other – 13% · Industry can overcome – 7% · Doesn’t go far enough – 5% · …
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The National Association of Wheat Growers is partnering with FLM+, a strategic marketing and communications agency, on our media relations and other communications programs. The Pork Checkoff will launch a social media promotion – “21 Dias de Tradiciones Navideñas” (21 Days of Christmas Traditions) – on its Spanish-language Facebook page as part of its efforts to engage with Hispanic consumers …
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American Meat Science Association is excited to announce that Deidrea Mabry, M.S., has been appointed Director of Scientific Communications and Technical Programs. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced the appointment of 20 members to serve on the Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers during a trip to the University of Delaware. The Maschhoffs, LLC, the largest family-owned pork …
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The U.S. Forest Service now offers access to variety of visitor maps for people using Android and iOS devices. The National Pork Board has named a new task force that will examine consumer needs, animal care, sustainable pork production and other current challenges facing the industry to define a future vision of the Pork Checkoff and, on a larger scale, …
2014 International Year of Family Farming Campaign
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson and members of the U.S. national committee to promote the United Nations’ (UN) International Year of Family Farming held a teleconference this morning to kick off events. “NFU is pleased to lead the U.S. efforts as a part of the global initiative that the UN is commencing today,” said Johnson. “In the United …
Jagels Elected Chairman of USMEF
*Post updated with audio from NAFB* The Nebraska Corn Board is proud to announce that Mark Jagels, a farmer from Davenport, Neb., was elected chairman of the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) at the organization’s recent annual conference. Jagels served as USMEF vice-chairman over the previous year. ZimmComm intern Kristyn Stidham had a chance to talk with Mark at the …
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LG Seeds donated $8,925 this week to the National FFA Organization to support existing programs for 580,000 FFA members across the country. The 24th annual Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) has officially opened its nomination season for 2014. AgGateway’s eighth annual conference in St. Petersburg, Fla., drew a record 300 professionals to discuss ongoing successes in implementing eBusiness within the …
Giving #FoodThanks for Thanksgiving
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”How do you show food thanks?” Our poll results: · Thank a farmer in person – 32% · Via social media – 26% · Donating to a local food bank – 16% · Nothing – 16% · Invite people out to your farm – 5% · Other – 5% As our hearts and stomachs …
Show How Much You Like Being an AAEA Member
How much do you love being an AAEA member and want the organization to grow? Enough to win $100? Shout it from your iPhone, Go Pro, Skype screen or whatever video contraption you’d like. The new I M AAEA video testimonial contest will give you the opportunity to win cash prizes! The video contest is open to all AAEA members, …