Continuing its investment in the future of agriculture, Syngenta is proud to recognize Christian Mignano of the University of Florida as the 2013 recipient of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) education scholarship. A Philippine trade team will be in North Dakota October 23-24 to learn more about this year’s hard red spring wheat crop and visit with public …
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The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Board of Directors voted at its annual meeting to elect Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Mike Hancock as the association’s president. BASF has opened a new facility in the Ghent region, one of the leading centers for European plant biotechnology research. Farm Journal Media announced that Andy Weber, CEO of the …
Mixed Results on Impact of Govt. Shutdown
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “ Is shutdown affecting you?” Well, it’s a moot point now since the shutdown is over (for the time being). Our poll results were pretty well mixed though. Our poll results: · Yes, in a minor way –23% · Not at all – 23% · Can’t tell a difference – 25% · Not yet …
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The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is partnering with the Hard Rock Cafe to offer a “pig” pin for sale during the Expo. The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) introduces a new logo and brand identity. October 18, 2013, is a day that will go down in history as the first-ever bulk shipment of U.S. sorghum to China …
Cancellation and Postponement of USDA Reports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) and World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) have cancelled or postponed publication of selected USDA statistical reports impacted by the lapse in federal funding. NASS’s Crop Production and Cotton Ginnings reports and the WAOB’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) scheduled for October 11th are canceled. The …
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The world’s premier agricultural tires are now available from Dawson Tire & Wheel. Charleston|Orwig, a strategic communications consultant that specializes in providing integrated marketing and reputation management services to food system clients, announces the opening of an Austin, Texas, branch. The National Corn Growers Association Nominating Committee is now accepting applications from members for the 2015 Corn Board. Martinez Creative …
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World Ag Expo is calling for video submissions to tell the story of agriculture for a chance to win $3,000. In its first month, the Fall 2013 HungerU tour has seen a consistent rise in interest from the student and academic communities. Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine has named DuPont No. 1 in the materials sector in its recent list of …
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The American Royal Association was pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Grapes & Steaks Competition last night in Wagstaff Theater in the American Royal Complex. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued the Veterinary Biological License for Viralign 6, the first combination modified-live virus vaccine to provide targeted protection against bovine viral diarrhea virus 1b — the most …
Donate to South Dakota Rancher Relief Fund
South Dakota Cattlemen’s Association, South Dakota Stockgrowers Association and South Dakota Sheep Growers Association established the South Dakota Rancher Relief Fund Oct. 8, 2013 with the Black Hills Area Community Foundation to provide support and relief assistance to those in the agriculture industry impacted by the blizzard of Oct. 4-7, 2013. The fund will be administered by the South Dakota …
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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation have approved a total of $277,914 for five new research grants at five institutions. Founder of Funk Seed, West Lafayette, IN, Bill Funk, is using a new business model to combat the mass confusion growers go through when purchasing seed corn. Under a development agreement between the Ankeny, Iowa, City Council and John Deere Des …