On National Ag Day we’re going to learn more about it from the Vice Chairman of the Agriculture Council of America, Greg Webb, State Governement Relations, Archer Daniels Midland. The Council is the organization that hosts Ag Day and all its related events. In talking to Greg I learned that this year the theme was “investing in people, policies and …
Happy National Ag Day – Kiss a Farmer
Hello and Happy National Ag Day. This is the day we honor our nation’s farmers for providing safe, abundant and affordable products, a strong economy, a source of renewable energy, and a world of job opportunities. Leave a comment here about what you’re doing today. I just did a check on Google News and only saw one story so far. …
Four NCBA VP’s Leaving
Here’s a little update on that NCBA staff reorganization that I posted on last week. I was wondering who was leaving the organization until I got an email with the information this morning. The National Cattlemens Beef Association is loosing four of its vice presidents. Jay Truitt will leave his post as Vice President of Government Affairs in Washington, D.C. …
NCBA Staff Reorganization
Terry Stokes, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association issued a statement today in regards to some changes on the staff. Here’s a portion of his letter: Yesterday, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced a staff reorganization to continue to serve cattlemen, our state partners and the cattle industry in an ever-changing environment. We have simplified our organization into …
What Are You Doing For Ag Day/Week?
What is your company doing to promote or celebrate National Ag Week and National Ag Day? Are you having a party? Running a special promotion? Send me your pictures, images and audio files or links to them, including video and I’ll do my best to feature it here on AgWired over the coming week or so. Here’s something Successful Farming …
America’s Egg Producers Help Feed Hungry
The American Egg Board is giving food banks across the nation more than 12 million eggs. America’s Second Harvest will distribute the protein-rich eggs just in time for the Easter holiday. The donation will provide food-insecure Americans with much needed high-quality protein, which helps kids and adults build muscle strength, helps older adults prevent muscle loss, and may also promote …
Closing Out 25x’25 Renewable Energy Summit
Hello from Nebraska. I’ve been attending some of the 25x’25 Renewable Energy Summit and about to head over the the Nebraska Ethanol Board’s “Ethanol 2008:Emerging Issues Forum.” In between I’ve had some meetings here as well. You can find more information on what’s going on over on our Domestic Fuel site. However, I thought you might enjoy this since some …
DuPont Gets “Fast” With Nitrogen
Arcadia Biosciences is teaming up with Dupont to improve nitrogen use efficiency in corn. DuPont’s Pioneer Hi-Bred will use Arcadia technology to deliver a technology that DuPont Crop Genetics Research and Development VP William S. Niebur says “will help farmers increase the productivity, profitability and sustainability of global corn production.” Farmers around the world depend on a combination of nitrogen …
Get Ready For National Ag Day
We’re just over a week away from National Ag Day. Here’s a few faq’s you can use when talking to your urban friends about it. These come from the Ag Day website. What Is Ag Day? It’s a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless other …
AG Day Essay Contest Winner
The winner of the 2008 Ag Day Essay Contest coordinated by the Agriculture Council of America is Katlin Wiest. ACA called upon seventh- to 12th-grade students nationwide to submit original essays of 450 words about the importance of agriculture in the United States. Under the theme “Agriculture – Bigger Than You Think,” students were encouraged to focus their essays on …