The Center for Rural Affairs announced that Assistant Executive Director Brian Depew has been named the new Executive Director, effective September 1, 2013. Tractor Supply Company, the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in the United States, announced that its Board of Directors approved a two-for-one stock split of its common stock. Five FS member cooperatives were recognized by …
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Syngenta announced the launch of “Know More, Grow More,” a comprehensive online resource providing growers a birds-eye view of what’s happening across crops to aid management decisions. Lessing-Flynn Advertising earned the position of No. 4216 on the 2013 Inc. 500 list, which recognizes the fastest growing private entities in the country. Journal Communications and the National FFA Organization announce the …
Why Do You Attend Farm Shows?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is your opinion on farm info graphics?” Our poll results: · Love them, they are helpful 69% · Waste of energy 6% · Confusing 13% · Other 13% It looks like the time spent creating these easy-to-use, quick-to-read infographics is worthwhile. Keep up the good work. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and …
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The 2013 Arkansas Tech University Agriculture Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 from 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. in the W.O. Young Ballroom. The multiple issues involved in broadband delivery to rural America will be examined at the Farm Foundation Forum on Wednesday, Sept. 11. from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. EDT at the Holeman Lounge of …
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Government officials, agricultural experts and members of Colorado Proud cut the ribbon of the first-ever Colorado Proud Store, which opened at the Colorado State Fair, supporting local businesses and connecting consumers to the state’s $40 billionagricultural industry. CHS Inc. and Dakota Plains Cooperative announced the two cooperatives have been in discussions about entering into a merger transaction and now seek …
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Christine (Christy) Bradshaw was hired as the new education and information services coordinator for the American Hereford Association (AHA). The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering online courses for youth and teachers through its teachers and students webpage. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting comments on proposed revisions to three standards: U.S. Standards for Grades …
McChrystal to Keynote AFBF Annual Convention
Gen. Stan McChrystal, a retired four-star general and former commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, will deliver the keynote address at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2014 Annual Convention, Jan. 12-15, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas. More than 7,000 Farm Bureau members from across the nation are expected to gather in San Antonio for the 95th Annual Convention …
Corn Maturity Hampers Field Demonstrations
A cool and wet spring that delayed planting, followed by a cool summer, has forced the Farm Progress Show to cancel the field demonstrations normally held during the show. The 60th annual Farm Progress Show will take place Aug. 27, 28 and 29 in Decatur, Ill. Features: Record-breaking Crowds Anticipated Equipment Runway Show Expanded Exhibit Area The 2013 Farm Progress …
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced that Mike Naig has been hired as the new Deputy Secretary for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the renewal of USDA’s Agricultural Air Quality Task Force and the selection of its members for the 2013-2015 term. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for …
Biotechnology & Antibiotics Critical for Food Production
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How important are biotechnology and antibiotics for food production?” Our poll results: · Critical 65% · Important but not vital 16% · We can do without 16% · Not important at all 0% · Other 3% It looks like even with all the negative comments from anti-agriculture groups, the majority still think these technologies …