Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Is there a difference between animal welfare and animal rights?” Per the dictionary definition, animal welfare is the physical and psychological well-being of animals; animal rights is the idea that some or all nonhuman animals are entitled to the possession of their own lives, and that their most basic interests – such as an …
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MGEX announced the results of its annual Board of Directors (Board) election, held October 3, 2013. NCBA is hosting its first annual National Anthem Singing Contest to determine the singer of the Star Spangled Banner at the 2014 Opening General Session Tuesday, Feb. 4, and at the Grand Ole Opry House during the Cowboy’s Night at the Opry II. The …
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GSI named Kyle J. Kuepker as Grain Division Director, North America, to lead and provide strategic direction for GSI’s North America Grain business across farm and commercial markets. The Canola Council of Canada announces the launch of Canolamazing.com, a new website showcasing the facts and firsthand accounts of using canola meal for dairy rations. The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and …
Animal Rights or Animal Welfare?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is your favorite rodeo event?” It looks like the majority of you are most entertained by the bull riding. Maybe it has just that extra thrill to see a cowboy ride such a huge animal! Our poll results: • Bull Riding 48% • Barrel Racing 19% • Bareback Riding 10% • Tie-Down Roping …
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The Ram Truck brand declared 2013 “The Year of the Farmer” and on September 28 they will work with the Chrysler Group LLC Southeast Business Center to bring that support to the grid iron. iPad edition of CropLife magazine is now available. The 20th anniversary of Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show surpassed show organizers’ expectations earlier this month in Woodstock, ON. …
National FFA Organization Membership Explodes
Analysts forecast that the world’s population will grow to 9 billion people by 2050. With global needs today to fight hunger and prepare for the expected population explosion, the agriculture industry needs educated, skilled and passionate people dedicated to sustainability. Students are answering that call, evidenced by an explosion in FFA membership throughout the U.S, Puerto Rico and the Virgin …
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During its 80th Annual Meeting at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV, CropLife America (CLA) announced annual election results. The new board of directors and officers assumed their positions on Sept. 22. Nearly 75 percent of food pantries have reported an increase in demand for their services in recent years, according to Feeding America. The Boards of USPOULTRY …
What Rodeo Event Is Your Favorite?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Planning to buy new iPhone or upgrade?” Our poll results: · Happy with my current iPhone 25% · Still using a dumb phone 25% · Not an iPhone fan 17% · Upgrading to 5S 17% · Buying 1st iPhone – either one 8% · Other 8% · Upgrading to 5C 0% It looks like …
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Livestock Advertising Network is pleased to welcome two new sales representatives, Debby Nichols and Cathy Campbell. The Mosaic Company has launched three new social media sites aimed at sharing expertise and building a peer community for retailers and growers seeking to advance their crop nutrition knowledge and elevate the role of micronutrients in their crop production systems. The National Corn …
Beef Checkoff Sets FY2014 Plan of Work
The Cattlemen’s Beef Board will invest about $38.5 million into programs of beef promotion, research, consumer information, industry information, foreign marketing and producer communications in Fiscal Year 2014, if the recommendation of the Beef Promotion Operating Committee is approved by USDA, following review by the full Beef Board. In action concluding its two-day meeting in Denver this week, the Operating …