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Feed formulation software in a cloud
Brilliant Alternatives has released its Cloud Enabled Feed Formulation Version 9.0. The software has been available for the past two years, and now with Version 9.0, it can be used in the cloud or like other feed formulation software, be run on laptops, desktops, or networks.
Large pig farm to be built in Tyumen Oblast, Siberia
The Siberian Agrarian Group (SAG) will build a large pig farm in Tyumen Oblast, Siberia, the region is already full with pork production.
Report: Weather creates uncertainty for Q3 fertiliser markets
Changeable weather conditions across the Northern Hemisphere is causing significant uncertainty in the 2013 Q2 fertiliser markets, according to a new report from Rabobank.
From the show floor: United 2013 expo booths 1
SAN DIEGO — Editor Greg Johnson, Managing Editor Fred Wilkinson, National Editor Tom Karst, Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider, and Staff Writers Mike Hornick and Vicky Boyd collected these news items on the exposition floor at United Fresh 2013. APIO: Apio Inc.’s ginger bok choy kit joins its kale salad mix line, rolling out in the Western U.S. Show More Summary
Alltech International Welcome Reception & Dinner
The Alltech International Welcome & Reception featured world class entertainment again this year with musical performances by students involved in the University of Kentucky, Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. Our musical performances were announced by Dr. Everett McCorvey. However, a favorite … Continue reading ?
Alltech Will Glimpse The Future in 2020
It’s time for one of the best shows of the year, the 2013 Alltech International Symposium. Maggie Seiler, ZimmComm summer intern, and I are on our way. This is a fantastic event for a (perhaps) future agriblogger to jump right … Continue reading ?
UKIP and the CAP
It is perhaps not surprising to learn that their agricultural policy is not particularly coherent and they are clearer about what they are against than what they would replace it with, but here is an interesting account of their policy stance on agricultural matters: UKIP
Welcome back farmers!
This is one of those few Saturday mornings I was happy I didn't sleep in. I was up early enough to sneak out before our out-of-town guests woke up so I could do a quick walk/shop through the Oak Park Farmers Market. It was glorious morning...Show More Summary
CAP reform deal not yet sewn up
This week’s Farm Council meeting highlighted more of the divisions that remain on the CAP reform process than many observers, not least the EU Farm Commissioner and Irish Presidency, would have liked, reports Agra Europe. This meeting...Show More Summary
New England Produce Center under new managment
The New England Produce Center Inc. in Chelsea, Mass., is under new management.
Market Fresh expands business development staff
Nixa, Mo.-based Market Fresh Produce hired Katie Wallace to its business development staff. Wallace will report to Steve Ford, director of business development.
USFRA Seeking CEO
Here’s a challenge that one of you may be interested in. The U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) Board of Directors has announced that it is seeking qualified candidates for a newly approved organizational and staff leadership position, chief executive … Continue reading ?
Growers say Michigan, New York apple crops look good
With the chance of a devastating freeze getting slimmer, apple growers in Michigan and New York are getting more optimistic about a big comeback from a disastrous 2012-13 season.
Video: Farm Bill And Immigration Reform Needed Says Agriculture Secretary
Published on May 16, 2013- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calling on Congress to pass legislation he says is crucial to American farmers. -kg
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis talks about the Farm Bill
Published on May 17, 2013- U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R., IL) talks about the recent markup of the Farm Bill in the House Agriculture Committee on WYXY with Gale Cunningham on Friday, May 17, 2013 -kg
Dear World: Agriculture
Robert Fogarty, photographer and founder of Dear World, may not think he’s changing the world but I might disagree. He takes pictures of people who are changing the world but in the process he’s doing his part to do the … Continue reading ?
Shining in San Diego
The United Fresh 2013 convention and expo in San Diego shows what United Fresh does best.
Don’t expect immigration reform this year
SAN DIEGO — Don’t get your hopes up for comprehensive immigration reform, this year or in the near future.
Specialties showing promise, marketers say
What pepper marketers have been doing to get new varieties into the hands and shopping baskets of consumers seems to be working.
'Superhot' peppers find spicy niche
Jalapeños, habaneros and other hot peppers are routine to Marlin Bensinger.
- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
- Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Drug Administration
- American Farm Bureau Federation
- Centers for Disease Control
- United Fresh Produce Association
- USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service
- Food Safety Modernization Act
- National Farmers Union NFU
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- USDA
- U.S. Potato Board
- Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- White House
- American Meat Institute
- Produce Traceability Initiative
