A new contest announced by a leading plant science company is designed to reward individuals and farming communities. Syngenta says its Drive to Thrive contest is now open and asks growers and other industry professionals to describe how agriculture makes their communities thrive. The 10 best entries will each receive a mini touch-screen tablet and leather case, with one grand …
The Growth of Eco Agro Resources
As we’ve seen in two big announcements this week alone, Eco Agro Resources, which was founded in 2013, is on a fast-paced growth curve. I talked with Andrew Semple, President/CEO, about how his company is having so much success. By the way, Eco Agro Resources’ home office is located in my hometown of Sarasota, FL, although they already have offices …
NCC Expects Cotton Acres to Decline
A new survey says fewer acres of cotton will be planted this year. This news release from the National Cotton Council cites the group’s 32nd Annual Early Season Planting Intentions Survey that shows U.S. cotton producers intend to plant 9.4 million acres of cotton this spring, down 14.6 percent from 2014. Upland cotton intentions are 9.2 million acres, down 15.2 …
Millennials’ High Standards for Animal Welfare
More than ever before, millennials have higher expectations of animal welfare practices being carried out by today’s producers. This news release from the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance says the group hosted a recent Food Dialogues panel, with this one focusing on on dairy operations, and the group attending in-person and online was told by Bruce Feinberg, global animal health …
Fresh New Look for the FFA Emblem
The National FFA Organization’s website got an overhaul giving it a fresh, clean new look. This also lead the FFA to think about updating their brand and the FFA emblem is the center of that. The old emblem format was out-of-date and caused problems in digital production efforts. With approval from the National FFA Board of Directors, FFA staff began …
Data Is Available & It Is Accurate
During the 2015 annual meeting for the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau, a panel was formed to talked about the impact of big data on crop insurance. One of those panelist was Deb Casurella with MyAgData and Chuck caught up with her as she shared her insights into this rapidly evolving industry. “We take data from the tractor and tie …
Eco Agro Resources Teams with Ekompany
US-based Eco Agro Resources today announced an agreement expanding its product range to include Ekote, a line of eco-friendly controlled-release fertilizers by Netherlands-based Ekompany. Ekompany developed Ekote coated mineral fertilizers to reduce carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions as compared to conventional processes and fertilizers. “This new generation of controlled release fertilizer allows macro- and micro-nutrients as well as minerals …
Farmlink Names New VP of Communications
FarmLink announced that Jennifer Goldston has joined the company as Vice President of Communications. In the newly-created position, Goldston will develop and implement the company’s overarching communications strategy as it continues to expand its presence and position in the agriculture industry. Goldston brings more than 20 years of experience in public affairs, marketing and communications, having most recently led communications …
Broadhead + Co. Reorganizes
Leading Minneapolis marketing agency broadhead is re-organizing under the Broadhead + Co umbrella to expand its branded offerings, led by two of its long-time leaders Beth Burgy and Troy Schroeder. The combined Broadhead + Co family will include broadhead, the agency, and Granite Business Group, a consortium of companies providing focused business services, including consulting, strategic insights and research. Burgy …
Salmonella Testing at Roka BioScience
Salmonella threshold testing was the hot topic in the Roka BioScience booth at the 2015 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). I stopped by to talk with Ted Andrew, Director of Marketing and Product Development about their new approach to bacteria detection and other new opportunities they are offering the industry. “It’s a different way to look at pathogen testing. …