Members of the American Agricultural Economics Association, active or affiliate, who are 35 years of age or younger are eligible for this year’s Andy Markwart Horizon Award. And, interested applicants have a little extra time on their hands. The application deadline has been extended to May 15. So get those apps in! Winner will be recognized at the 2008 Ag …
Sweetest Honey of the Hives
They’re calling it The Great American Honey Hunt. The American Honey Producers Association wants apiarists and backyard beekeepers alike to submit their best sticky sweetness to claim the ultimate honey pot. Honey varietals are surging in popularity. Clover, alfalfa, sage, wildflower – more than 300 different types of honey – each with its own unique taste, color and fragrance – …
Ohio Equine Enthusiasts Unite
Members of the Ohio horse community are uniting in the face of economic instability. The equine industry in Ohio is forming an umbrella coalition to offer members more security. In an attempt to overcome numerous challenges and what amounts to an economic crisis in several segments, members of this state’s horse community today announced the formation of the Ohio Equine …
NCGA Starts Podcast
The National Corn Growers Association is Gettin’ Jiggy wit It. They’re doing RSS Feeds of their news, they’re blogging and now they’re podcasting. Here’s the file you need in order to subscribe. Now Hear This: A Better Way to Get Top NCGA News (4-8-08) The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA), which has been making audio files of its top news …
Quality Ingredients Sampling at Budweiser Brewery
I don’t know about you but a tour of the Budweiser Brewery in St. Louis, MO is a good thing. That’s what the Gateway NAMA and St. Louis Ag Club will be doing tomorrow April 15th after our lunch program. They’re going to be talking about “Quality Products Start With Quality Ingredients.” There will be product sampling which may have …
Recruit Members, Help Kids, Get License Tag
The Missouri Cattlemen’s Association has a neat incentive program going on. I think membership has been coming on strong lately and now members can get a little reward for recruiting new one. Membership is the backbone of a strong Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. During the month of April recruit a minimum of 3 new members and MCA will pay for your …
New Soyfoods Council Podcast
The Soyfoods Council has a new podcast series started which you can find a link to on their website. We’ve worked with Executive Director, Linda Funk, to create this new series which you can subscribe to with this feed link. Remember that you can use your browser to subscribe now or my favorite, iTunes. The Soyfoods Council website www.thesoyfoodscouncil.com has …
More BEEF In More Places Video Contest
Where are these young people in agriculture getting the idea to start a blog? Who’s responsible for this nonsense? Is this really any way to communicate with farmers and/or the consuming public? You bet it is! In fact, you might have heard it here first. How about Raising The Steaks by National Beef Ambassadors Michelle Wiggley, California and Leticia Varelas …
Nussbaum Crowned Dairy Princess
Stephanie Nussbaum, 18, of Garretson was crowned the 54th South Dakota Dairy Princess in a ceremony Wednesday, March 19, 2008, during the Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls. Norling was one of four candidates for the title, which carries with it a $1,000 scholarship from the dairy princess program sponsor, Midwest Dairy Association – South Dakota Division. Nussbaum is …
Egg Board Members Appointed
Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer has appointed nine members and nine alternates to the American Egg Board for the 2008-2009 term. All members and alternates will serve 2-year terms. The board administers an egg research and promotion program authorized by the Egg Research and Consumer Information Act of 1974. The board is composed of 18 members and 18 alternates representing six …