Welcome to National Agriculture Day on AgWired. This is the day for the announcement of the winner of the New Holland “Down on the Farm” Classic iPod Keepsake Contest. Thanks to all the people who entered online or at the New Holland booth at Commodity Classic. The random drawing has taken place and . . .
4 New Partners At Context Network
Are you in need of ideas for how to run your organization or business. Then maybe you need to put it in context, Context Network that is.
Integrate This Into Your Vocabulary
I subscribe to news releases from a variety of places using agriculture as a key word so I’m sure this thing has an agricultural application. This is one of those things you’re never going to hear a radio ad for. Just look at the words in this selection of the release from Analytical Spectral Devices:
Ag Week Grassroots Support By D&PL
With National Ag Week coming up D&PL decided to create a grassroots initiative to show off the valuable contribution agriculture makes to our society. This is an idea that I’d like to see more of. I hope we get a follow-up report on the project. The company’s employees are creating word of mouth advertising in support of a good cause. Who would be better evangelists than the people who work for a company that make their living from the success of our farmers?
Micro Flo-ing To Arysta LifeScience
Although the financial details are a secret it’s still a big deal. Micro Flo will be part of Arysta LifeScience now.
Final Call To Enter Video iPod Contest
This is your final reminder to get your entry in for the New Holland “Down on the Farm” Classic iPod Keepsake Contest. It’s easy and the odds are better than the lottery. We’ve had a lot of entries so far but you’ve still got until the end of the day March 15. Don’t wait.
John Deere Fans Blog at Rungreen.com
Rungreen.com just sent out a news release that says:
News Briefs
For your perusal:
Codex Alimentarius launches new website on Food Additives
News Briefs
Here’s some things I’ve been meaning to bring to your attention:
Press Conference Headline
At the Commodity Classic last week BASF held a press conference to talk about Headline fungicide. One of the presenters was Rick Chamblee, Technical Services Manager. I think the primary message he had to provide for us media types to communicate to growers was the recommendations BASF makes for using the product on corn and soybeans.