American Farmland Trust President Jon Scholl announced plans to step down this summer after a five-year term as the head of the nation’s leading farmland conservation organization. Glysorita LLC, introduces two dry granular glyphosate formulations based on an ammonium salt, new to the United States market. Deadline for Murray Wise Foundation Ag scholarships set for March 31. Registration Now Open …
New SMS Video Tutorials on YouTube Page
Some people were born with a voice destined for radio. Fortunately, Ag Leader training specialist Jessica Ahrens, who possesses all the qualities of a great broadcaster, decided to pursue a career in precision agriculture and is a member of the SMS Support Team! Many have heard her voice through a number of educational resources available including classroom training, free online …
Learn, Laugh, & Lead at 2013 CCA Bootcamp
The Cooperative Communications Association’s 2013 Professional Development workshop will be here before you know it. Register by January 11 to attend the CCA Bootcamp held January 29th & 30th in Bloomington, IL. Be sure to pack your tools of the trade including camera and/or video camera to fine tune skills in web design, photography, videography & social media. The world …
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Has New Logo
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative board of directors recently unveiled its new logo. The identity symbolizes the newly formed cooperative’s vision and commitment to its members. The logo and brand identity were approved by the FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative’s board of directors and will be integrated throughout membership and marketing efforts as the new cooperative establishes its presence in the industry.
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The 37th annual Peanut Farm Show and conference will be held at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center, Jan. 17, 2013. BRANDT announced that it has completed the acquisition of Monterey Chemical Company, Inc. Monsanto integrated yield pipeline advances a record 18 projects across multiple research areas. XS, Inc. announced that it has completed the sale of itsXSAg.com …
Shimkus named Agribusiness Leader of the Year
Citing his contribution to the promotion, development and improvement of the agricultural industry in the Metro East, the St. Louis AgriBusiness Club named Representative John Shimkus as its AgriBusiness Leader of the Year. Shimkus accepted the award during the Club’s January meeting at Baisch and Skinner Wholesale Floral Distributor in St. Louis. Throughout his seven terms in Congress, Shimkus has …
2013 Top-10 New Product Winners
Results are in for World Ag Expo’s Top-10 New Products competition. The winners will be showcased at the 46th annual World Ag Expo. A group of judges made up of farmers, ranchers and industry professionals selected the Top-10 New Products. ADA Enterprises: This first-of-its-kind product provides a safe, healthy and comfortable environment for newly-weaned calves, replacement heifers and veal calves. …
ZimmComm Blogging Team Expands
Have you been noticing a new name appearing on the ZimmComm websites? That’s right – Talia Bang has joined the ZimmComm blogging team working in Nebraska alongside Melissa. Talia was raised on a polled Hereford farming/ranching operation in North Bend, Neb. She hails an Animal Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has worked for Pfizer Animal Health and …
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DTN/The Progressive Farmer conducted its quarterly Agriculture and Agribusiness Confidence Index. Smithfield Foods, Inc. announced that at the end of 2012 it had successfully transitioned 38% of pregnant sows on its company-owned farms in the United States from individual gestation stalls to group housing systems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed two new food safety rules that the …
Where to Find Ag Leader This Winter
Are you interested in getting the latest information about precision ag equipment? If so, here are a few stops you might want to schedule this winter in order to talk with Ag Leader experts: • Dakota Farm Show in Vermillion, SD, January 8-10 Click here for the conference program. • Fort Wayne Farm Show in Ft Wayne, IN, January 15-17 …