Blog Profile / AgWired
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| Archived Since: | March 4, 2008 | |
Blog Post Archive
New Holland Donation to Fisher House Foundation
New Holland continues its support for the Fisher House Foundation by making a $68,500 donation. Here’s Abe Hughes, VP, New Holland North America (right) presenting the check to David Coker, Fisher House Foundation President. The money for this donation comes … Continue reading ?
Record Setting WPX Junior National Show
Nothing at World Pork Expo compares with seeing a kid that might weigh all of 30 pounds working to control the movements of a hog that has 200 pounds on him. Precious! Nearly 900 youngsters and 2500 hogs are signed … Continue readin...
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 … Continue reading ?
USDA’s Alanzo Updates WPX Pork Producers on Key Issues
Anne Alanzo is attending her first World Pork Expo since taking the helm as the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Administrator just over a month ago. During her comments this morning, she said that the USDA is … Continue reading ?
Revitalizing the REAL® Seal in Social Media
In celebration of June Dairy Month, efforts by the National Milk Producers Federation to revitalize the REAL® Seal are taking a big leap forward this month. A new campaign is being launched that allows consumers to learn more about the … Continue reading ?
Zimfo Bytes
The American Soybean Association (ASA) and DuPont Pioneer are seeking applicants for the 2014 Young Leader Program. The Hall of Fame Committee is asking for nominations for present, past or deceased NAFB Broadcast Council members that have made a significant … Continue reading ?
NPPC President Opens World Pork Expo
National Pork Producers Council president Randy Spronk of Minnesota welcomed the media to the 25th anniversary of World Pork Expo on Wednesday morning in Des Moines with an update on what is new at the show. “We expect to have … Continue reading ?
Brooks Hired at Certified Hereford Beef LLC
Andrew Brooks has been named Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC vice president of marketing. A native of Elmendorf, Texas, Andrew is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural economics. He also earned a master’s degree in … Continue reading ?
25th World Pork Expo Kicks Off With a Bang
This year marks the 25th year of the World Pork Expo and the event is sure to be a success. More than 20,000 pork producers and industry representatives from 39 countries will be on hand for the opening today presented … Continue reading ?
Entomology Fellowship Recipients
FMC Agricultural Products has partnered with the Entomological Foundation to recognize and encourage teachers to bring knowledge and hands-on experience from the lab back to the classroom through the FMC Educator Fellowship Program. FMC announces Timothy Anderson and Richard Shevalier, … Continue reading ?
4-H Canada 100th Anniversary Gala
Dr. Roberta Bondar was the guest speaker at the 4-H Canada 100th Anniversary Gala held on May 30. As an astronaut, physician, scientist, photographer, author and, as she proudly proclaimed, an Aggie, Dr. Bondar presented photos from her 1992 travels … Continue reading ?
New Holland & NASCAR Salute American Military
New Holland is partnering with NASCAR in an “American Salute” to recognize the courage, service and sacrifice of our military and their families. The picture is Champ, the New Holland tractor hood, autographed by NASCAR 2012 Sprint Cup champions. It … Continue reading ?
AGree Likes Senate Immigration Bill for Ag
Food and agricultural policy organization AGree sent a letter to Senators Monday urging them to pass the immigration reform bill approved by the Judiciary Committee in order to provide a stable workforce for American agriculture. The bill “presents a huge … Continue reading ?
Zimfo Bytes
The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance announced that Celebrity Chef and Nutritionist Ellie Krieger will moderate The Food DialoguesSM: Chicago. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced … Continue reading ?
Corn Farmers Return to Nation’s Capital
For the fifth year in a row, policymakers in our nation’s capital are learning about the U.S. family farmers who produce corn, our nation’s top crop, as part of the Corn Farmers Coalition program. Once again, the program, which is … Continue reading ?
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, … Continue reading ?
World Pork Expo Turns 25
This week we celebrate the silver anniversary of World Pork Expo, the world’s largest pork-specific trade show, presented by the National Pork Producers Council. Nearly 20,000 pork producers and industry representatives from 39 countries will be in Des Moines this … Continue reading ?
2013 Raven Innovation Summit
This week Raven Industries will be holding their 2013 Raven Innovation Summit in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The event will provide an opportunity to discuss industry trends and to learn from Raven dealers and partners from across the globe. Raven … Continue reading ?
Second Amendments Entertain NAFB
During the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Washington Watch program we had entertainment provided by the Second Amendments. I almost forgot I had this video on my iPhone. But it’s worth sharing. If you like Dire Straits, Sultans of Swing, … Continue reading ?
Agri-Pulse Open Mic with Dr. Steve Meyer
New on Agri-Pulse this week: Dr. Steve Meyer is president of Paragon Economics. He consults with the National Pork Board and the National Pork Producers Council. As an economist, he examines the Smithfield Foods sale to a Chinese company and … Continue reading ?