Farmers participating in the National Corn Growers Association 2012 National Corn Yield Contest set a new record by submitting 75 entries that surpassed the 300 bushels-per-acre mark. Bucking trends and overcoming severe drought conditions, these entrants showed the incredible achievements that are possible in farming using advanced practices and state-of-the-art technology. Despite higher average yields nationally among all farmers in …
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pleased to announce that Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. is partnering with the Beef Quality Assurance program, and will be sponsoring the cost of BQA certification for American cattlemen and cattlewomen this spring. The American Meat Science Association is excited to announce that registration is open for the AMSA 66th Reciprocal Meat Conference, to be …
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Farm Progress Show and Expoagro have joined together to present ag marketers and producers a greater international agriculture market, product access and business opportunities. The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service hosts its 24th annual Organic Farming Conference, Feb. 21-23, 2013, in La Crosse, Wis. A groundbreaking new partnership between the USA Rice Federation and Ducks Unlimited was forged recently …
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Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”Do you support biofuel production and the use of corn to do this?” Our poll results: The majority of you at sixty percent say Yes, thirty-three percent said No, four percent were Indifferent and four percent chose Other. Growing crops to use as biomass for producing fuel seems to be the best alternative to …
USDA Extends Census Deadline
Farmers and ranchers across the country are heeding the call to have their voices heard and their farms represented in the 2012 Census of Agriculture. With 1.4 million Census forms returned, the USDA is thanking everyone for speaking up for their communities, their industry and their future by sending in their Census form. For those who missed the deadline, USDA …
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Harvest PR & Marketing, Inc. has awarded its fifth annual Seed to Succeed nonprofit PR grant to the Partnership for Food Safety Education. Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is pleased to welcome Nathan Katzer as their new Farm Business Development Manager. National NAMA will be hosting a producer panel at the Cattle Industry Convention in Tampa, Florida. Industry veteran Peter Peerbolte …
Farm Policy Facts Relaunches Education Campaign
A diverse coalition of agricultural organizations that came together during the 2008 Farm Bill debate under the name Farm Policy Facts announced that they are stepping up education activities during the 113th Congress. Farm Policy Facts will communicate with the media and members of Congress via regular email alerts that will include a mix of farm policy news, detailed analysis …
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Mathews Company a global manufacturer of high quality, innovative agricultural equipment, promoted Joseph Shulfer to President. Laurie Ovesen won the 2012 Drive Green Challenge grand prize of a John Deere 1023E Sub-Compact Utility Tractor with loader and box blade from Washington Tractor in Sumner. Valent U.S.A. Corporation is pleased to announce that Jim Petta has been promoted to manager of …
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The National Association of Conservation Districts officially announced its new Officer Team for the years 2013-2014. Advanta US has announced that the company has moved its corporate headquarters from Hereford, Texas to downtown Amarillo, Texas. The National Association of Conservation Districts honored leaders in conservation at the 2013 NACD Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The National Biodiesel Board welcomed …
Hemisphere GPS Sells Non-Ag Operations
Hemisphere GPS Inc. signed and closed a definitive agreement to sell the business assets associated with its non-agricultural operations to the Canadian subsidiary of Beijing UniStrong Science & Technology Co. Ltd. (“UniStrong”) for cash of $14.96M. PI Financial Inc. acted as advisor on the transaction for Hemisphere GPS. The Company also announced that it plans to change its corporate name …