The International Federation of Agriculture Journalists has been busy with two new projects. IFAJ has partnered with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to offer a new competition. Submissions are now being accepted for the IFAJ-FAO Award for Excellence in Global Food Security Reporting. All member countries are invited to submit one entry story that reflects …
Merck’s Commitment to Future of Ag
For Merck Animal Health, the 88th National FFA Convention wasn’t about teaching students about their products, they focused on where students get their information about science, food and agriculture. I spoke with Merck’s Jim Miles, marketing manager for the fed cattle business, in their booth to learn more about their commitment to the future of agriculture. “It’s making them realize …
New Holland Sponsors Lancaster County Ag Week
New Holland is partnering with many community organizations to host a week-long celebration in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Ag Week will be showcasing the importance of the agriculture industry to Lancaster County and it’s citizens. “New Holland’s Lancaster County roots date back to the company’s founding in 1895,” said Chun Woytera, Senior Director of Marketing for New Holland North America. “We …
Famous Voices on Bayer LibertyLink Real Yield Radio
Do you recognize the famous radio voices of the Bayer CropScience Real Yield Game Contest? You should. These are some award winners! C’mon. Guess. Listen to one of the commercials that is running on radio stations right now. When it comes to the game here’s how you play: Visit www.realyieldgame.com and click on the promotion link. 1. Complete all fields …
Deere to Acquire Precision Planting & Monosem
This morning John Deere announced that the company has acquired Precision Planting from the Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Monsanto. Also included in the announcement is an exclusive agreement with Climate Corporation for near real-time data connectivity between certain John Deere equipment and Climate Corporation’s FieldView Platform. Making the announcement at the Develop with Deere conference was Pat Pinkston. You …
Agri-Pulse Partners with Tom Davis
The well-respected source of farm and rural policy information, Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc., has grown substantially in the last year. With their online presence experiencing a boom the company has reached an agreement with respected publisher, Tom Davis. The plan is to enhance the strategic planning, marketing and sales efforts of the fast growing company. “We are very pleased to have …
Nominate a Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives
Farm Credit is looking for an individual or group of individuals whose leadership and vision is changing the future of agriculture and rural America for the better. They are searching for 100 leaders who are positively shaping what is next for rural communities and agriculture to award Farm Credit 100 Fresh Perspectives. Whether the leader is a “farm kid” who …
Bayer’s #Thankful4Ag Surpasses Goal
Bayer CropScience has smashed another goal for their annual #Thankful4Ag campaign. In this week’s program I talk with Jeff Donald about the program and its progress. Jeff says that last year the program had a goal of donating 200,000 meals to hungry people via Feeding America. That goal was broken and this year it is 330,000 by tomorrow October 31st. …
Novozymes is Ranked Best Science Employer
Science Magazine released it’s annual Top Employers Survey, and Novozymes has been ranked number one. The survey encompasses employees from biotechnology, pharmaceutical and related companies and ranks the top 20 globally. Novozymes was selected because they are leaders in their industry, treat employees with respect, and are socially responsible. “We are very proud to be recognized as the best employer by …
CEO Council on Sustainability and Innovation
Leading agribusiness CEOs, with the assistance of the Bipartisan Policy Center, have announced a new joint effort aimed to identify and promote innovative approaches to improving sustainability in agriculture and food production. The CEO Council on Sustainability and Innovation will officially be launched tomorrow, October 29 by leaders of DuPont, Elanco, Kellogg Company, and Land O’ Lakes. Over the next …