I just found out that I’ll be live blogging AgNite during the Republican National Convention. This is going to be very cool and a lot of fun. There’s an impressive list of companies and organizations already supporting this opportunity to showcase American agriculture to a national audience. You can count on seeing some live video via AgWired Live TV and …
Agrotain Selects AdFarm
AdFarm U. S. has been selected by Agrotain International, LLC as its marketing communications agency of record for U. S. ag business. The move represents a continued expansion of the Agrotain International business and an increased investment in customer communications. “Establishing this relationship with AdFarm is just one example of the continued expansion of our business,” said Jeff Whetstine, Vice …
Consistent Worldwide Numbering System
There’s a lot of news coming out of John Deere this week. In fact, it’s 23 news releases worth! You can find links to all of them in their media center or on AgWired in my previous post. I thought the new numbering system was very interesting and called Barry Nelson, John Deere Public Relations Manager, just now. He’s dutifully …
Dow AgroSciences to Acquire Dairyland Seed
Dow AgroSciences announced today it is acquiring Dairyland Seed Company and affiliate Bio-Plant Research. According to a company release, the addition of Dairyland Seed will build upon Dow AgroSciences’ current seeds business and will expand its broad range of product offerings. The agreement includes all crop genetics, brands, plant breeding programs in hybrid corn, soybeans and alfalfa as well as …
Out Flying In His Field
It was a beautiful day in central Iowa yesterday when I attended the Monsanto Technology Showcase. There are 13 tour stops this summer. I hope they all have weather like we had yesterday. Cool, with light cloud cover. The field day events are intended to help farmers “experience the future” and learn about Monsanto’s advanced technology and research. I’ll be …
New Numbers From John Deere
There’s lots of news out today from John Deere (5 news releases). The first one is interesting since it’s such a visual thing. What’s in a name? Quite a bit actually – especially when it comes to tractors. John Deere announces it’s currently transitioning to a new name and number system for its full line of tractors with the introduction …
Big New Holland Equipment Rolling Along
It’s kind of hard to miss a pair of these rolling along the Interstate next to you. Not a bad picture for my Blackberry at 70 mph, eh? I saw a lot of farm equipment moving up and down the highway today. This picture is on I-35 north bound just as it runs into I-80 at Des Moines. I’ll be …
Monsanto Technology Showcase
Monsanto is conducting the 2008 Technology Showcase as a tour of stops in 13 midwest locations. I’ve got the opportunity to attend tomorrow’s event in Alleman, IA. I just like saying Alleman, don’t you? So you can expect some interviews and pics right here on AgWired as we see what’s new in the world of agribusiness from Monsanto. Here’s why …
Honduras: The Dry Land Panama Canal?
Honduras lies just about 1,000 miles southwest of Miami. A great location for commerce with the U.S. if you ask Antonio Young. Antonio is the Executive Vice President of FIDE, Honduras’ Foundation for Investment and Export Development. He says Honduras’ strategic location provides an invaluable access to Latin American markets. And, with the continued development of Honduras’ north-south highway, called …
Agri-Tour in Honduras
Business leaders in Honduras are boasting that their country is a country ripe for foreign investment, especially American investment. Honduras’ Foundation for Investment and Export Development is hosting an “agri-tour” of sorts, showcasing what the tropical, Central American country has to offer to U.S. agricultural investors. I’m fortunate enough to be ZimmComm’s representative on the trip. I’ll be getting a …