The “green” trend that’s picking up steam in the U.S. is giving the cotton industry an incentive to promote its “natural” quality. Cotton Incorporated is making some small, but significant changes to its add campaign in an effort to let consumers know that cotton meets the criteria for being “green”. Cotton Incorporated announced the timely return of an American favorite: …
Filling Room in the Mushroom Council
This time, it’s four new members and the new appointees are filling in the gaps in the Mushroom Council. Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner appointed four members to serve on the Mushroom Council. Newly appointed producer members who will serve three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2008 and ending Dec. 31, 2010 are: Fletcher Street, Region 1,Tacoma, Wash.; Kathleen K. Lafferty, …
Blueberry Boost
The mango industry isn’t the only fruit getting some new representation. Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner has appointed six producer members, including one first handler and alternates to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council. The members will each serve three-year terms of office beginning Jan. 1, 2008 and ending Dec. 31, 2010. Newly appointed producer members are: H. Neil Moore of …
New Members for National Mango Board
The acting Agriculture Secretary is swiftly exercising his authority. Ag Secretary Chuck Conner has named six new officials to the 20-member National Mango Board. These six appointees were nominated by the Board to fill three importer positions and three foreign producer positions. The members will start their three-year terms beginning on Jan. 1, 2008 and ending Dec. 31, 2010. Newly …
Agrow Awards Honor Dupont Innovation
DuPont has earned some lofty recognition from the agriculture industry. The science-based products and services company is the recipient of three Agrow Awards. DuPont has received three prestigious Agrow Awards in recognition of its innovative and industry-leading agricultural product pipeline and technologies. The awards were presented to DuPont’s Crop Protection and Pioneer Hi-Bred businesses at the inaugural 2007 Agrow Awards …
Eat for the Cure
Members of the Missouri Farm Bureau like to say “If you eat, you’re involved in agriculture.” With that in mind, it seems the latest campaign to fight breast cancer is very much involved in agriculture. When running was no longer enough, this weight-loss support group turned relay team, wondered what their next way to raise funds for breast cancer research …
Monsanto Suit Fails to Keep Syngenta Away from Agrisure
Syngenta will continue to use and sell Agrisure(R) GT (GA21 corn), despite the Monsanto Company‘s effort to block Syngenta’s right to sell the product. Monsanto took its plea of patent violation to the US Federal Courts, but couldn’t convince judges of any patent violation. The US Federal Appeals Court today ruled unanimously in favor of Syngenta Seeds, Inc., with respect …
Creating Farm Podcasting Listeners
You’ve got to love all the companies that are giving away iPods to producers so they can listen to our farm podcasts! Take Schering-Plough which is giving away an iPod here at World Dairy Expo (Booth 3817). That’ll be one more dairy producer who can subscribe to our Milking Parlor podcast. The idea of listening to content when you want …
Monsanto Steps Up its Role in Ethanol Production
Monsanto Company prides itself on being an industry leader when it comes to remaining on the cutting edge of agricultural technology. Now, Monsanto has announced it will be collaborating with Perten Instruments to ensure the company maintains its leadership in the emerging ethanol industry. Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) and Perten Instruments today announced a collaboration to develop advanced process analytical …