Tractor Supply Company announced that its Board of Directors has elected Cynthia T. Jamison, 54, to succeed James F. Wright as Chairman of the Board upon the conclusion of Mr. Wright’s term at the end of the year. DuPont Pioneer and Archer Daniels Midland Company announced that ADM will double the acreage contracted for Plenish® high oleic soybeans in 2014 …
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The illinois.coop website, created by the Illinois Cooperative Council ICC), has information about what cooperatives are, the Council’s activities, and an award application for cooperative leaders. Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker James Moll has unveiled an advance trailer and website for his latest film, Farmland, a feature length documentary follows the next generation of American farmers and ranchers, examining the lives …
Great Turnout for 2013 National FFA Convention
Rick Pitino told thousands of FFA members from across the country packed into Freedom Hall Wednesday that pressure and problems are good things. Pitino opened the 2013 National FFA Convention & Expo, an event that in its 86th year has drawn more than 56,000 FFA members from all 50 U.S. states to Louisville for four days. His motivational address focused …
Chance to Design the AMS Logo
Here’s your chance to design the logo for the 2014 Ag Media Summit and pocket the money! This contest is open to any AAEA or LPC member or ACT student member of either organization. Things to consider for the logo: It’s the 16th annual event. Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Dates: July 26-30, 2014 Theme: Rev It Up! AMS 2014 Keep in …
Biggest Threat to Farm Bill?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”Does farm size matter?” On Food Day, Oct. 24, 2013, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance hosted a panel, “Farm Size: Does It Really Matter?” at the State Room in Boston to discuss the differences and similarities between large and small farms, and how farm size and ownership affect consumers’ food-purchasing decisions. You can …
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Hubbard Feeds, the leading provider of researched based nutritional products, has launched their new and improved Hubbardfeeds.com website. Design the logo for the 2014 Ag Media Summit by Friday, November 8 2013 and pocket the money. With harvest running a little later and growers in the field longer than expected, the first session of the NCGA DuPont New Leader Program, …
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Over the past several months, Vermeer Corporation has made numerous strategic moves to be well positioned for the future of the global forage market. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has scheduled a referendum for eligible watermelon producers, handlers and importers Deere & Company has agreed to sell a majority interest in its landscapes business to the private equity investment firm …
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Alltech welcomes the best and brightest graduates from all over the world to apply for the second annual Alltech Career Development Program, which officially launched, Oct. 23. Max Armstrong’s Tractor App on iTunes & Google Play, originally released in August, now has an update available. A recent St. Norbert Strategic Research Institute poll commissioned by Cooperative Network has revealed that …
AGree’s Video on Food and Agriculture Systems
AGree seeks to identify the most critical issues facing the global food and agriculture system and through a collaborative process that challenges leaders from diverse communities, build consensus around solutions. This short animated video describes AGree’s origins, principles and plans for a food and agriculture system that meets future demand for food while conserving and enhancing water, soil, and habitat; …
Does Farm Size Matter?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”What is most important to you when buying food?” Given the economy, it’s only fitting that price won out in our poll, but also tied with whatever you’re hungry for. Guess it just depends on your mood! Our poll results: · Price – 29% · Whatever I’m hungry for – 29% · Organic – …