Thanks go to Grace Oh for this picture of Janis McFarland receiving her award at the recent CropLife America annual meeting in Orlando, FL.
Quality Time With CAB
I so love to blur the lines. Here’s a story from Certified Angus Beef that’s targeted to farm broadcasters. It comes as a story that’s written in 2 versions (30 sec and 60 sec) and a soundbite. Now that’s cool and I’ve helped Steve Suther and company get started “doing it themselves.”
Cattlemen’s Boot Camp
There’s boot camps for everything it seems like. Even cattlemen.
New Ag Hall of Famers
The National Agricultural Hall of Fame will induct three new members. What a diverse group. To attend the ceremony on October 27 contact their office: 913-721-1075 or info@AgHallofFame.com
MBIC Board Is Meeting
Today I’m attending the board meeting of the Missouri Beef Industry Council. We’re meeting in Kansas City. Pictured here on the left is outgoing MBIC Chairman, David Dick who’s making a point to new Executive Director, John Kleiboeker.
AFT’s $10,000 Steward Award
I can’t imagine any farmer not wanting $10,000. Now being deserving of it, that’s another matter. All the farmers I know are good stewards of the land so maybe they should all be nominated.
Be a Corn Leader
The National Corn Growers Association is looking for a few good leaders. Do you think you’ve got the right stuff? Know someone who does?
2007 Ag Equipment Sales Forecast
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has come out with its annual industry forecast for the United States and Canada. These are 2007 Retail Sales Predictions (in units vs. 2006). If you can’t read this chart very well then go to their website and you’ll find a complete summary of their report in the Industry Trends section.
WILOT Group Announced
It’s time once again for a new group to go through the WILOT program. That’s the National Association of Wheat Growers leadership program. They just announced the names of the people who will be taking part this year.
USDA Appointments
Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns, was a busy man this week. Besides the Energy Conference in St. Louis he did a bunch of appointing.