FMC Scouts for Talent at FFA

Cindy Zimmerman November 5, 2014

If you want to find talented young people, FFA is the place to be.

That’s the main reason FMC Corporation set up a sound booth at the National FFA Convention for the second year in a row to give the blue jackets an easy way to enter the Stand & Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest. This is the third year that FMC has sponsored this contest for youth in agriculture and Paul Redhage with FMC gets more excited about it every year.

“I have the honor now here in a couple of weeks to present a $10,000 check to the (2014) grand prize winner who is Lindsay Webber of Colfax, Washington,” said Paul, pictured here next to a picture of Lindsay on display at FFA. “So, we’re investing in the youth of agriculture, we’re investing in new products, new initiatives,” Paul added. “As agriculture grows, we want to help it grow and grow with it.”

This year, FMC also offered a recording opportunity for young people who have talents other than singing, asking them to record their thoughts about what investing in farming’s future means to them. “They don’t have to sing, they just go in and (talk) from their heart,” said Paul.

Listen to Jamie’s interview with Paul here: Interview with Paul Redhage, FMC Corporation

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Diverse World of Farming Needs Diverse Solutions

John Davis November 5, 2014

Farmers face a diverse world of challenges today, and that requires a diverse toolkit of solutions. During the recent Bayer CropScience Corn and Soybean Future Forum in Frankfurt, Germany, attendees of the event came from all over the world – from war-torn regions, such as Ukraine, to over-regulated areas of Western Europe, each bringing their own issues.

“So the solution for everybody is going to be different. We just wanted to stretch their minds, let them understand the technologies that are available to us as farmers today,” Kip Tom with Tom Farms LLC told Chuck during an interview. During his presentation, “Successful Farm Management in a Future Digitalized Farming World,” he said he noticed a lot of looks upon the audience members’ faces that indicated some doubt they could make the technological leaps necessary. “I think a lot of them with the innovation and drive that they have to focus on solutions, they will get there.”

Kip went on to say that having good connectivity in rural areas – how well farmers on their tractors can communicate with traders in office buildings hundreds of miles away, as well as within their own operations – will be a big factor in how well producers all over the globe are able to use the precision agriculture tools available. He added that it comes down to education. “We’ve got to have a workforce that understands how to use these tools if we’re going to get good information from it.”

He concluded saying that all farmers are charged with taking care of the resources the earth gives them to make sure the next generation of producers can continue to feed the world.

“We may think we own the land, but in the end, we’re all tenants,” Kip said

Listen to Chuck’s interview with Kip here: Interview with Kip Tom with Tom Farms LLC

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Forum Looks at Future of Corn Farming

John Davis November 5, 2014

What does the future hold for corn farmers? That was a question addressed at the Bayer CropScience Corn and Soybean Future Forum in Frankfurt, Germany last week, and some farmers gave their views.

Among them was Iowa Corn Growers chairman Roger Zylstra, who farms in Jasper County, who talked about the opportunities and challenges of sustainable corn production. “There are significant challenges right now in corn production because of the rapid drop in prices we’ve seen,” he said. “But I think there are tremendous opportunities in the world.”

The Bayer forum featured farmers from all over the world and Zylstra noted that farmers in different countries do their best when they “get along as neighbors and trading partners.” Interview with Iowa farmer Roger Zylstra

Audio, Bayer, Corn, Farming, Sustainability, Technology

Livestock Publications Council Vision

Chuck Zimmerman November 4, 2014

Here’s a reminder about next week’s Livestock Publication Council “Vision – An Industry Celebration.” You can find information in the latest LPC newsletter about it. Contact Diane Johnson at the LPC office to make your reservation.

The event will take place November 11, 2014 at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

LPC will honor their Headliner and Hall of Fame winners at a fine dinner and celebrate the announcement of the 2015 honorees. A panel of experts will also explore the importance of animal welfare issues in today’s world of agriculture and look into critical issues ranging from social concerns to economics and marketing.

Panelists will include:

Dr. Hans Coetzee – Professor of Vet Clinical Pharmacology, Iowa State University
Debbie Lyons-Blythe – Rancher, wife & mom
Steve Meyer – President of Paragon Economics
Moderator, Mike Adams – Host of syndicated radio show AgriTalk

LPC, Media

Catch Green Fever with John Deere

Chuck Zimmerman November 4, 2014

It’s that time of the year when people are getting their flu shots. If you haven’t had your shot yet and wind up with a fever I hope it’s a Green Fever.

As John Deere kicks off its annual Green Fever sales event to start its 2015 product marketing year, the company is launching a new $35,000 Green Fever Giveaway program, which includes a $25,000 landscape makeover. Also during Green Fever sales event, customers can get major discounts and financing incentives on select models of equipment purchased from November 1, 2014, to February 2, 2015.

As part of the Green Fever Giveaway, John Deere is offering a grand prize package of a $25,000 landscape makeover and choice of either a John Deere Gator, ZTrak Mower, 1 Family Tractor or Signature Series Lawn Tractor (total approximate retail value up to $36,748, depending on selected equipment).

The Green Fever Giveaway Sweepstakes runs from Nov. 3, 2014, to Feb. 27, 2015 and is open to U.S. residents only. Enter using the form at www.JohnDeere.com/GreenFever. Participants will receive coupons for free John Deere merchandise, redeemable at their local dealership, when they enter the giveaway.

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Digital Storytelling from Deere

Chuck Zimmerman November 4, 2014

During the Bayer CropScience Corn and Soybean Future Forum, Than Hartsock, John Deere, did some digital storytelling. In fact, his presentation was titled, “Digitalization – next level of corn and soybean cropping.”

Than talked about how John Deere is developing new tools to deal with ways for farmers to make more money from their crop. This includes all the things we lump under the category of precision agriculture. He used a lot of agnerd language like open data transfer. He says most of the large equipment the company ships now, like combines, come with wifi included. They are leveraging consumer hardware like smartphones and tablets that are making technology adoption easier. Speaking of easier, during his question and answer period one of the questions dealt with how easy this technology is for older farmers to adopt.

By the way, I’m leaving tomorrow for Kansas City and the 2014 Develop with Deere conference and will be sharing more specifics about new John Deere solutions from there!

Listen to Than’s remarks here: Than Hartsock Presentation

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Agribusiness, Audio, Bayer, John Deere, Precision Agriculture

Make Your Voice Count – VOTE!

Cindy Zimmerman November 4, 2014

It’s Election Day and we all have a lot at stake with current issues facing the industry, including farmers and ranchers. American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman says voting is not only a right but a duty for America’s farmers. If you haven’t voted yet, make sure you do – if you have, good for you!!!

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Farm Bureau Opens Online Registration for Convention

John Davis November 4, 2014

The American Farm Bureau Federation has opened online registration for its 96th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show, Jan. 10-14, 2015, in San Diego.

“The 96th Annual Convention and IDEAg Trade Show offers a preview of the future of agriculture,” said John Hawkins, AFBF’s senior director of conventions and events. “The IDEAg Connect Conference, thought-provoking educational workshops, and precision agriculture and technology displays will provide exciting opportunities for attendees to get a sneak peek at what’s next in agriculture.”

About 7,000 Farm Bureau members from across the nation are expected to gather for the convention, where they will hear from distinguished leaders and participate in a grassroots policy setting process that will guide the American Farm Bureau Federation through 2015.

AFBF President Bob Stallman will give his annual “State of Farm Bureau” address to members at the opening general session of the convention on Jan. 11. On Jan. 12, Commander Rorke Denver will give the general session keynote address, and acclaimed late night TV host Jay Leno will give the closing session keynote address.

AFBF officials recommend that farmer and rancher members check with their state Farm Bureau office to see if they have already been registered. The full Farm Bureau member registration fee is $100 and includes the IDEAg Trade Show and Young Farmer & Rancher competitive events (Saturday, Jan. 10 through Monday, Jan. 12), general sessions, workshops and the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Silent Auction.

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2014 National Agricultural Proficiency Winners

Cindy Zimmerman November 4, 2014

Winners of the 2014 National Agricultural Proficiency Awards were announced during the sixth general session at the 87th National FFA Convention & Expo on Friday. Awards were given in 49 categories from agricultural communications and education to veterinary science and wildlife management.

Among the talented winners was Jordan Cadle of the Paoli Indiana FFA Chapter in Indiana in the category of Agriscience Research—Plant Systems, sponsored by FMC Corporation and Monsanto.

Jordan began conducting scientific research in the sixth grade as an extra credit assignment when he studied nitrogen application rates on corn seedling growth. Eventually these research interests led him to look at other agricultural production practices such as no-tillage and foliar fertilizing. “In recent years, I looked at the front end of a double crop system – alternative fertilizers on wheat plants,” said Jordan.

Jordan is supported by parents Kathryn and Danny Cadle and FFA advisors Kerry Wyatt and Cory Scott, and he appreciates the support of companies like FMC as well. “It’s nice to have an agriscience company support our agriscience program,” he added. Interview with Jordan Cadle, FFA Proficiency Award Winner

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New FFA Officer Team

Cindy Zimmerman November 3, 2014

Students from Georgia, Arkansas, Colorado, Tennessee, Kentucky and New Mexico were elected to serve on the 2014-15 National FFA Officer team.

From left to right they are:

Andy Paul of Georgia, an agricultural education major at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, was elected president.
Caleb Gustin of New Mexico, an agricultural business and agricultural economics major at New Mexico State University, will serve as western region vice president.
Stephen McBride of Tennessee, an agricultural business major at University of Tennessee at Martin, will serve as southern region vice president.
Ruth Ann Myers, an agricultural education major at University of Kentucky, was elected eastern region vice president.
Victoria Maloch of Arkansas, an agricultural business and pre-law major at University of Arkansas, will serve as secretary.
Kristen Schmidt of Colorado, an animal science and agricultural business major at Colorado State University, was elected central region vice president.

National officers commit to a year of service to the National FFA Organization. Each travels more than 100,000 national and international miles to interact with business and industry leaders, thousands of FFA members and teachers, corporate sponsors, government and education officials, state FFA leaders, the general public and more.

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