The Catttleman’s Beef Promotion and Research Board urges consumers to “bring the beef” this Father’s Day. The Board says barbecues have been a Father’s Day tradition since its founding in 1972 when Richard Nixon signed the day into public law. Father’s Day is by nature “a prime time for cookout,” for the Board. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more …
Cotton Seed Company Musical Chairs
It looks like Monsanto’s acquisition of Delta and Pine Land Company is making progress. Monsanto Company announced today that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that will allow it to complete its proposed acquisition of Delta and Pine Land Company. Under terms of the agreement, which was filed today in Federal Court in Washington, …
June Marks Season for Farmers Markets
A cooking demonstration, live entertainment and a raffle for various prizes will kick off the summer Farmers Market season. The openning of the 12th season of the USDA Farmers Market will also feature a booth offering nutritional information and food suggestions from the USDA for the home. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner will officiate the openning Friday, June 1 …
5 Pork Producers Named to National Pork Board
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced five new appointees for the 15-member National Pork Board Wednesday. The new members will serve three-year terms on the board. Johanns said the appointees were chosen from among 8 nominees. “I am pleased that these individuals have agreed to provide their time and expertise,” said Johanns. The five were chosen from among eight pork …
Podcasts From Alltech
I picked up a card while at the Alltech International Feed Industry Symposium this week and didn’t really even look at it until this morning while I was playing a little catch up here in my hotel room. It’s a direct mail piece for Alltech’s Bioplex and their podcasts! They’re producing them to target specific animal species producers and they’re …
Wyffels Picks Hondo Group
It looks like The Hondo Group is moving forward quickly in its development by landing a great new client. Wyffels Hybrids, one of the nation’s largest independent hybrid seed corn companies, announced today the selection of The Hondo Group as its new agency of record.” The agency was selected by the executive and senior management teams at Wyffels following an …
Feed and a Degree on the ZimmCast
This week’s program contains interviews with Alltech founder, Dr. Pearse Lyons and Owen Roberts, University of Guelph. You can also hear a song from Jen Elliott and Bluestruck called “Curse on You” from the Podsafe Music Network. Dr. Pearse Lyons founded Alltech in 1980 and his company has grown into an international agribusiness. Each year he holds a Symposium for …
DTN Acquires Quickfarm
According to a letter I just received from DTN the company has acquired all the assets of QuickFarm effective May 14. It looks like this means that all Quickfarm customers now have access to a lot more information and services. With the acquisition, customers now have access to the full suite of DTN agribusiness tools and services including DTN AgHost™, …
Opening Session at Alltech Symposium
Alltech’s Director of Research, Karl Dawson just got things started at the opening session here at the Symposium. He introduced the mayor of Lexington, Jim Newberry who gave us a very thorough overview of the city and it’s business structure. Unfortunately I have to go. Right now Dr. Pearse Lyons is on stage giving the opening address. He’s talking about …
Alltech Fun Run
The Fun Run is done. A lot of people showed up at Transylvania University this morning for the Alltech Fun Run. We did about almost 2 miles around the campus. Here’s Alltech founder Dr. Pearse Lyons with the women’s competition winner. I’ve got a few more pictures in the photo album. These are from my phone. Today the program really …