The Pork Checkoff’s Environmental Stewards subcommittee has selected four pork farms to be honored as the 2013 Pork Industry Environmental Stewards. The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) announces the second annual Young Leaders “30 under 30” Program, targeting young professions who normally would not have the financial resources or opportunity to attend IPPE. Jen Hundley, previously of the Indiana …
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DuPont scientists who developed the insect control product DuPont Rynaxypyr were named the newest “Heroes of Chemistry,” an award bestowed by the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest scientific society. Animal Welfare Approved has launched a new smartphone app that helps consumers decipher food packaging and restaurant menus. The Farm Credit Administration Board granted preliminary approval of the proposed plan …
iCropTrak Puts Food Safety On The Map
If you have driven on a California highway recently you may have noticed an occasional tomato heap, scattered bell peppers or bunch of celery on the roadside. Harvest crews are busy bringing in crops throughout the state and truck traffic is backed up at weigh scales and processing facilities. To ease the paperwork burden, Cogent3D, Inc. has announced the availability …
Names for REAL Seal Cartoon Character
As part of the ongoing effort to revitalize and build awareness of the dairy industry’s iconic REAL Seal, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) is inviting the public to help choose the name that will be given to a cartoon character modeled after the logo. The character greets those who go to www.realseal.com and will be used in other applications …
Do You Contact Your Members of Congress?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How important is it to learn about farming in other countries?” Our poll results: · Very important 49% · Somewhat important 28% · Not important 10% · Who cares 10% · Other 3% The ZimmComm team found their recent trip to Argentina valuable and we’re already looking forward to Scotland next year for the …
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Betaseed, Inc., the nation’s leader in sugarbeet seed research and production, has selected Minneapolis-based full-service marketing communications agency broadhead to cultivate stronger, more distinct identities for the organization’s brands. Syngenta and Lindsay Corporation announced the commercial introduction of Water+ Intelligent Irrigation Platform, an integrated solution designed to help corn growers realize the full potential of their irrigated acres. In an …
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A young Kenyan scientist who made major breakthroughs in combating the deadly aflatoxin mold contamination that occurs in stored grain was named the 2013 recipient of the prestigious “Norman Borlaug Award for Field Research and Application, Endowed by the Rockefeller Foundation.” Sony Pictures Television Ad Sales and Rural Media Group, Inc., have signed a national representation agreement for commercial advertising …
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Michael Torrey Associates welcomed Tara Smith to the government relations and association management firm on August 12. BASF inaugurated its new research facilities in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina at a grand opening ceremony. Agrium Inc. announced that it has entered into a Consent Agreement with the Canadian Competition Bureau and thereby cleared the Canadian competition review process in …
Max Armstrong’s Tractor App Now Available
Now vintage tractor enthusiasts and fans of nationally known farm broadcaster Max Armstrong can download a free smartphone and tablet app to listen to his twice-daily news updates, test their tractor trivia skills, enjoy stories of classic machines, and more. The interactive “Max Armstrong’s Tractor App” is available for iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets. Download to hear Armstrong’s …
Reasons for Attending Farm Shows
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ” Why do you attend farm shows?” Our poll results: · To “window shop” new equipment 27% · To ask questions about existing equipment 19% · Other 19% · To purchase new equipment 16% · For the freebies 11% · For the food 8% Among the “other” responses were: For kids to learn about …