The father of the Green Revolution and one of agriculture’s greatest spokespeople, Dr. Norman Borlaug, will be the recipient of Alltech’s 2014 Medal of Excellence. Alltech will present the posthumous award to Borlaug’s granddaughter, Julie Borlaug Larson, at “What If?” the 30th Annual Alltech International Symposium in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, from May 18-21. “Through his adaptation of new wheat technologies …
Alltech Asks “What If”
Knowledge and planning provide a sense of relief, particularly in business. Business and Technology, one of the six major sessions during “What If,” the 30th Annual Alltech International Symposium will help attendees stay worry-free by asking, “What if there are faster ways to predict the future?” The session will offer businesses strategies to maximize efficiency by embracing technological innovations and …
Alltech Feed Survey Reports Slight Increase
Results from the 2014 Global Feed Tonnage Survey released by Alltech revealed a one percent increase in feed production, with global feed tonnage reporting in at 963 million metric tons, up from 954 million metric tons last year. Alltech assessed the compound feed production of 130 countries in Dec. 2013 through information obtained in partnership with local feed associations and …
Season’s Greetings from Alltech
We at Alltech wish you and your family a joyful festive season and the best of health and happiness in the new year. 2014 is a special year for Alltech and we’d like to share the excitement with you. Click here to enjoy a digital gift from Alltech.
Never a Shortage of Research at Alltech
There is never a shortage of topics to discuss when it comes to Alltech. The company was present for last week’s NAFB Convention Trade Talk and I chatted with Vice President of Alltech, Aidan Connolly and Ann Kopecky, Alltech’s North American Field PR Manager. Aidan shared how Alltech’s Crop Science program is exploring natural alternatives to fungicides and focusing on …
AMS Student Awards
All of the students attending Ag Media Summit are outstanding, but several of them received special recognition at the awards luncheon on Monday. The Livestock Publications Council recognized four students as Forest Bassford award finalists, with Ann Kopecky on the left representing sponsor Alltech. Next to Ann from the left are finalists Kari Weis (University of Missouri), Reba Underwood (West …
Getting More Nutrients From A Pig’s Diet
I caught up with Aidan Connolly, vice president of corporate accounts with Alltech, recently while he was in Des Moines, Iowa for the 25th Anniversary of the World Pork Expo. I peppered him with questions from feed prices to the importance of nutrients in the diet to some of the diseases the pork industry is addressing and got the low …
Don’t get it right
Awestruck might be a good description for me following the opening evening activities at my first outing as the new ZimmComm intern. After arriving in Lexington, Kentucky for the Alltech International Symposium, I got dressed up and headed to the dinner that featured salmon, table company from Africa, and fabulous singers. It was a far cry from dinner at the …
Marketing Thoughts From AdFarm
The subject of marketing is always a key topic area for the Alltech International Symposium. Doesn’t it make sense to help your customers become more successful marketers? Sure it does. During this year’s Symposium Les Kahl, Managing Partner US/Creative Director, AdFarm, participated in The Marketing Forum track. His session featured a number of marketing experts and Les says he was …
Crisis Management Training at Alltech Symposium
Is your farm or company ready to handle a crisis? Unfortunately, in today’s world the possibility of having to deal with one has become very high. During the 2013 Alltech International Symposium attendees could get some hands on training during a session on Crisis Management. I worked with one of the session presenters, David Wescott, VP, APCO Worldwide. He created …