This year’s Alltech REBELation Symposium brought together a diverse audience of more than 3,000 people (10,000 if you also count the half marathon before the event}. But while there was diversity, there was a lot of similarity reflecting how the world’s consumers present that two-sided coin. “Consumers are more diverse and more similar at the same time,” explained Alltech’s Dr. …
Carlo Lambro Addresses New Holland Press Conf.
Early for our American audience is today’s press conference at CNH Industrial Village in Turin, Italy. Kicking things off on the program is Carlo Lambro, New Holland Agriculture Brand President. Carlo talked about New Hollands commitment to sustainability which has four pillars, Growing Energy, Efficient Productivity, Sustainable Farming, Committed Company. The New Holland pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 is all …
Mahindra Sponsors Urban Ag in Detroit
Detroit, MI will be the recipient of $100,000 to grow urban farming initiatives in the city. The benefactors of the gift are Mahindra USA, the world’s number one-selling tractor brand based on volume, and Mahindra North American Technical Center based in Troy, MI. The money is expanding on the current Urban Ag Scholarship Initiative and will be split between five …
Our Barn Door is Open
“If we don’t tell our farmer story then someone else will,” said Erin Brennemen, Iowa pork producer during the panel discussion “Our Barn Door is Open,” that took place during the 2015 World Pork Expo (#WPX15). The #RealPigFarming panel was hosted by the National Pork Board (NPB) and moderated by outgoing vice president Brad Greenway, a South Dakota pork producer. …
West Central Adding Value to Soybeans
West Central’s announcement that they are kicking off a $27 million expansion is adding value said Grant Kimberley, executive director of Iowa Biodiesel Board during West Central’s event to announce the new project. Kimberley noted that Iowa is the leading producing of soybeans – more than 500 million bushels per year. “It’s all about value-added agriculture and being able to …
New Holland’s Lambro Addresses Intl. Ag Forum
Last week New Holland Agriculture Brand President, Carlo Lambro, spoke during the International Agricultural Forum that was held at Expo Milano 2015. His comments focused on the company’s commitment to securing the right of healthy, safe and sufficient food for all by responsible investment in agriculture and food systems. This week I will get to meet with Carlo at Expo …
Agri-Pulse is Media Partner for “Drive Across America”
American Agri-Women is celebrating 40 years of advocating for agriculture with a five-month tour, “Drive Across America.” Partnering with them for this event is Agri-Pulse Communications. “Our past and our future are based on advocating for agriculture and presenting the truth about production agriculture to the public, policy makers and the media. We are so pleased to have a media …
West Central Expansion Will Create Financial Strength
West Central has announced a major commitment to its grower-members and to Iowa with the announcement of a $27 million expansion. According to West Central President and CEO Milan Kucerak, this is a significant investment for the company. He said on the dairy side they have three products – SoyPlus, SoyChlor and PASTURChlor – that they sell nationally and internationally. …
West Central to Help Meet Global Protein Demand
West Central has announced its plan for a $27 million, multi-year expansion to increase soybean processing capacity by 50 percent and build additional grain storage at its Ralston, Iowa complex. The project is set to have great benefits not only for Iowa but globally as discussed by Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. Naig said West Central’s expansion is …
Ag Equipment Exports Drop
According to an update from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers exports of U.S.-made agricultural equipment for first quarter 2015 dropped 16.7-percent compared to first quarter 2014, for a total $1.82 billion shipped to global markets. All world regions recorded declines except Central America, and Europe experienced the deepest drop, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), citing U.S. Department …