Got Meat Processing Sense

Chuck Zimmerman

Here’s a class I would love to attend. It’s the Aggie Processed Meat School Program. This program is not just for people who do meat processing but also those involved in quality control, business management, public relations and marketing. Here what you will learn if you attend. By attending the Aggie Processed Meat School you will discover both the science …

Education, Food, Meat, University

Getting Educated About Nozzles

Jamie Johansen

The ever-changing world of technology can be a little overwhelming and since farming is full of technology, it is very understandable that growers across the country could use some extra education. BASF listened to growers when they admitted that they didn’t always feel comfortable with the new technology and partnered with Bob Wolf to bring them On Target Application Academy. …

Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic, Education

Six Secrets of Soybean Success Revealed

Jamie Johansen

Move over Seven Wonders of the Corn Yield World. Dr. Fred Below has a new hit message – the Six Secrets of Soybean Success – and he revealed it for the first time to growers at the 2013 Commodity Classic, thanks to BASF Crop Protection products. Dr. Below, who is Professor of Crop Physiology at the University of Illinois, was …

Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic, Education, Farming, Research, Soybean

The Stock Exchange Debuts Weekly Beef News Show

Jamie Johansen

The Stock Exchange, powered by DV Auction, works hard to bring you news about the beef industry each month and recently launched a new weekly beef news show, Cattle Commentary. Each week we hope to share industry news, as well as, address issues facing cattlemen and women across the country. After getting the first one under our belts, we are …

Beef, Education, Video

Moss Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Jamie Johansen

The Southern Agricultural Economics Association recently bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award to Charles Moss. Charles is a professor in the University of Florida’s food and resource economics department and has more than 20 years of experience in researching and teaching agricultural finance. “It is always somewhat humbling for people you admire to talk about your career and the contributions you …

Education, Research

Prancing, Dancing Lily Moves Into App Market

Jamie Johansen

Award-winning book, Prancing, Dancing Lily, can now be found world-wide as a multi-platform app. The heartwarming story about an Ayrshire cow determined to hoof and groove around the globe, was written by Marsha Diane Arnold and illustrated by John Manders. App developers and author have teamed up with interactive media publisher, Fat Red Couch. “The Fat Red Couch team provided …

Dairy, Education, Video

Celebrate FFA Week

Jamie Johansen

FFA Week is in full swing as FFA members from across the country take part in activities promoting and past members reminisce about all the opportunities the organization gave them. The National FFA Organization has been a part of my life since the day I was born. My dad was an ag teacher, so I was raised in the organization. …

Education, FFA

What’s Your Dream Career in Agriculture?

Cindy Zimmerman

AgCareers.com wants to know – what is your dream career in agriculture? During 2013 visit AgCareers.com at different industry events we’re attending and tell us what ‘Your Dream Career in Agriculture” is. Help us educate the public about the millions of exciting careers that exist in agriculture! Those careers include teacher, dairy consultant, engineer, loan officer, welder, rancher, vet, microbiologist, …

AgCareers, Agribusiness, Education

Farm Policy Facts Relaunches Education Campaign

Talia Goes

A diverse coalition of agricultural organizations that came together during the 2008 Farm Bill debate under the name Farm Policy Facts announced that they are stepping up education activities during the 113th Congress. Farm Policy Facts will communicate with the media and members of Congress via regular email alerts that will include a mix of farm policy news, detailed analysis …

Agribusiness, Education, Farm Bill, Farm Policy, USDA

Agriculture To Be On Display at Smithsonian

Chuck Zimmerman

Think about putting your farm on display in a museum. You can. The American Farm Bureau Federation is working with the Smithsonian to create a new exhibit focused on agriculture. This spring, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is reaching out to farmers, ranchers and American agri-business to build a collection that reflects modern agricultural practices. Curators are seeking …

AFBF, Audio, Education