The Solae Company, one of the world’s leading companies in soy protein manufacturing, singles out the global reach of communications agency Osborn & Barr. Solae commends Osborn & Barr for its global branding initiative. “We are impressed by Osborn & Barr’s broad experience in global branding and, particularly, their work in the agriculture and nutrition field,” said Michele Fite, vice …
Soybean Checkoff Gets on Board with Tractor Pullers
Soybean Checkoff and the National Tractor Pullers Association are working together to promote the use of soy biodiesel. The United Soybean Board anticipates entertainment and education for the spectators of various summer tractor pulls. This summer the United Soybean Board (USB) and soybean checkoff will gear up with the National Tractor Pullers Association (NTPA) to co-sponsor six events in the …
USB Communications Contract RFP
It’s my understanding that the United Soybean Board has issued an RFP for its Communications Contract. You can find the RFP on their website but will need to be registered to access it. I believe you can find it on this page.
The NAMA Agribusiness Leader of the Year
The word is out and the NAMA Agribusiness Leader of the Year is Dale Ludwig, Missouri Soybean Association. I just saw Dale at Commodity Classic and congratulated him. I guess we’ll see him in Dallas. The National Agri-Marketing Association has named Dale R. Ludwig, executive director/CEO of the Missouri Soybean Association and the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, the 2007 Agribusiness …
John Deere Says “Reach For The Stars”
One of my sponsors for AgWired coverage of this week’s National Farm Machinery Show is John Deere. I know they’ve got a lot to see and talk about and we’ll get started on that tomorrow morning. One of those things though is their “Reach For The Stars” program which they launched with the American Soybean Association. John Deere representative, Seth …
www.animalag.org
Since animal agriculture represents the biggest market for soybeans, the United Soybean Board is making sure there’s a good online resource for the industry. I assume this is part of their animal ag initiative.
Ventura Foods Serving Low-Lin Oil
Since we’re all worrying about our weight after the holidays and resolving to eat right in the new year I’m offering you an interview with Kelly Brintle, Ventura Foods who talks about low-linolenic soybeans, specifically Monsanto’s VISTIVE soybeans that can reduce or eliminate trans-fatty acids in processed soybean oil. He talks about how high the demand is for this healthy oil product and what that means for his company and farmers.
Crushing Growth
The old food vs. fuel debate never ends. I am of the opinion that our farmers and agribusinesses can more than compensate for the needs of both. For example, take this announcement from ADM. They’re going to increase oilseed crushing capacity at a number of plants. I’m sure this is just one example of how we’ll continue to develop alternative fuel sources while still feeding the world.
Bean Breeding Ground (breaking)
Monsanto is building a new soybean breeding facility in South Dakota. They broke ground just this week in fact.
Say No To Rusty Beans
Here’s a reminder about the 2006 Soybean Rust Symposium which is going to take place this week in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday and Thursday. Judging by their website, The American Phytopathological Society has just about everyone involved as a sponsor.