It’s an authentic midwestern delicacy… well, a recipe borrowed from England actually. Tony Barnicle of Mary’s Home, MO has been selling his “Pickled Black Walnuts” for about five years now. It’s his claim to fame when it comes to value-added agriculture. The mid-MO farmer plucks black walnuts from his trees while they’re still green, pickles them, packages them and puts …
TOP PRODUCER Gets New Editor
Charles Johnson is the newest addition to join the TOP PRODUCER editorial team as the magazine’s national editor. The magazine has promoted another staff member, Linda Smith, to executive editor. In making the announcements, Greg Vincent, editor of TOP PRODUCER, said the addition of Johnson to the staff “is great not only for Farm Journal Media, but also for the …
Farmboy Showcases Five Farm Animals in One
Jake Gorst is the writer, producer and director of a documentary called “Farmboy.” This is a film that’s based on the writings of John Babcock who grew up on the farm of his father, H.E. Babcock. According to the website H.E. “was the first professor of farm marketing (1921) and later Chairman of the Board (1940s) at Cornell University. He …
From the Fields of Indiana to Hoosier Radio
Hoosier Ag Today and Indiana AgriNews are partnering up to offer Indiana AgriNews’ From the Field reports on the radio. The reports feature farmers around the state of Indiana who share their experiences with weather, crop conditions, weeds, insects, diseases and farm management. The partnership will also offer a special page on on the Hoosier Ag Today Web site, where …
John Deere Gains Oriental Asset
The world’s largest manufacturer line of agricultural equipment plans to further broaden its reach. John Deere is expanding its small tractor manufacturing line in southern China. The company plans to acquire the Ningbo Benye Tractor & Automobile Manufacture Co. Ltd., located in Ningbo. Deere said it has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Benye business and is seeking final …
Julie Drendel Joins Staff of Jersey Journal
The official publication of the American Jersey Cattle Association and National All-Jersey Inc. welcomes a new member to its editorial staff. Julie Drendel is the new Assistant Editor for Jersey Journal, a 54-year-old publication specializing in the jersey cattle industry. “Because of her internship with Jersey Journal last summer and work on the Jersey Directory, our readers and advertisers know …
DirectCommand™ For Direct Control
It’s precision farming with point-blank control. Ag Leader Technology Inc. is now offering DirectCommand™ for strip-till applicators. The manufacturer of precision farming equipment says the system meets all strip-till application needs through direct oversight for granular and liquid products. DirectCommand™ for strip-till applicators monitors bin level and fan speed sensors, maintains accurate application rate by controlling servo or PWM hydraulic …
The Weather Is Wacky
I suppose things could be worse than a little water standing in your field. However, an active bunch of storm systems has certainly made it wet around the midwest. This is a field near my house. When I flew in to St. Louis yesterday some of the nearby fields looked like lakes. I’ve got one project pending since the conditions …
Earth Day Comments From The President
Here’s an excerpt from President Bush’s comments on Earth Day. As we observe the 38th Earth Day this Sunday, we celebrate the rich blessings of our Nation’s natural resources, and we renew our commitment to protecting our environment so we leave our children and grandchildren a flourishing land. By encouraging cooperative conservation, innovation, and new technologies, my Administration has compiled …
A Nice Day in the Field
Here’s what I saw a lot of returning from my weekend retreat near Herman, MO. The weather has improved a lot from the extremely cold spring we’ve been having. It was very windy this afternoon and the dust was flying. Judging from all the stories you can find on Google right now the cold and wet spring has created havoc …