Soyfoods could be part of the answer for those looking to lose weight. The Soyfoods Association of North America is promoting research that shows that choosing protein-rich soyfoods instead of other sources of protein could help consumers lose the fat and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. An evidence-based review by Dr. David Allison and Dr. Mark Cope at the University of …
Florida Oranges Embrace Solar Energy
Florida’s Natural Growers are getting more from the bright, Florida sun than just oranges. The association is also harnessing solar energy to power their visitor center. The bright Florida sunshine that goes into every glass of Florida’s Natural(R) Brand Orange Juice is now helping power the Florida’s Natural Growers Visitor Center on Highway 27 North in Lake Wales. The Florida’s …
Farmer Dave Blogging About Oranges
Farmer Dave down in Florida at Florida Natural Growers has started a blog to fight against imported oranges, called The Orange Diaries. I guess just because they’re not natural from Florida. Actually it’s part of a new multimedia campaign to entice consumers to buy American. So besides their ads they started a blog. According to an article in Citrus Industry, …
Steve Taylor New Head of MO-AG
I had to do a double take when I saw the announcement that Steve Taylor was the new CEO of the Missouri Agribusiness Association. It’s easy to get your Steve Taylors mixed up around here, although one of them now lives in Idaho. Here’s the announcement from Ginger Berry: On February 1, a new chapter in MO-AG history will be …
2008 World Agricultural Forum
Just so you can get this on your calendars in case it’s not already. The Republic of Uganda will host the World Agricultural Forum’s Regional Congress on September 3-5, 2008 in Kampala, Uganda. This first Congress in Africa is titled “By Africa, For Africa: Creating Wealth Through Investing in Agriculture.” The Congress will bring together recognized leaders from many disciplines …
Country Living Association 1 Year Old
Say Happy Birthday to the Country Living Association. The Country Living Association is celebrating its one-year anniversary, according to Courtney Yuskis, director of Country Living Association. “Country Living Association had a great first year. The organization continues to expand and deliver additional value to our members and our sponsors,” Yuskis said. “It’s an exciting time to be involved in the …
Rich Jefferson Joins AEM
Rich Jefferson has joined the AEM in a newly created position. We’ve had a chance to talk on the phone and he’s certainly getting into the swing of things already. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named Richard Jefferson to the newly created position of Senior Director of Public Relations. He will oversee the trade group’s efforts to expand …
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo boasts 21 star entertainers for this year’s event. Tickets go on sale starting tomorrow (Saturday, January 12). The 21 different star entertainers scheduled to perform at the 2008 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo represent a wide variety of musical genres. Together, these superstars have garnered numerous music industry honors, including 18 GRAMMY(R) awards, 73 …
Beltwide Media Dinner
The National Cotton Council and Cotton Board hosted the media with a dinner last night that was the best meal I’ve had at the Opryland Hotel so far. Most of us are leaving this morning as the Beltwide comes to an end. I want to thank Marjory Walker and Brad Robb for all their help while here and especially for …
Dealing With Cotton Acreage Change
This afternoon I had a chance to meet Dr. Mark Lange, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council. This is him speaking at a lunch earlier today. I actually interviewed him along with Don Molino, Louisiana Agri-News Network and Keith Merckx, Texas State Networks. Of course Don had to ask Mark about the WTO so we got him on …