Next Generation of Biofuels Will Increase Demand for Ag Products
Des Moines, IA., June 20, 2006 (AgNewsWire) Pioneer Hi-Bred International, a subsidiary of DuPont, is pleased to play a role in the partnership announced today by DuPont and BP to develop, produce and market a next generation of biofuels to help meet increasing global demand for renewable transport fuels. According to Pioneer President Dean Oestreich, this new partnership is good news for agriculture and for society as a whole. “Pioneer, and DuPont broadly, are using science to deliver new to the world capabilities from agriculture to society. We’re using the sciences of biology, genetics, genomics, biotechnology and fermentation chemistry to create more opportunities for agriculture. And the great news for farmers is that it’s more…
Help Ethanol Celebrate 50 Years of Interstate Travel
Omaha, NE (June 15, 2006 – AgNewsWire) – Ethanol is fueling the 50th anniversary celebration of the U.S. interstate highway system June 16 -29 when the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) will sponsor a cross-country convoy from San Francisco to Washington D.C. All cars in the convoy will use E10, a blend of 90 percent unleaded gasoline enriched with 10 percent ethanol, wherever available along the route, compliments of the ethanol industry. In addition, the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC), is sponsoring an ethanol-wrapped vehicle to represent the industry throughout the route, which will be driven by Chuck Zimmerman, an ethanol advocate and publisher of DomesticFuel.com. Zimmerman will also be…
MBIC Executive Director Leaving to Head Horse Breed Group
Columbia, MO (AgNewsWire) The Missouri Beef Industry Council announces the resignation of long-time executive director Steve Taylor, who has accepted the CEO position at the Appaloosa Horse Club headquartered in Moscow, Idaho starting August 1. Taylor started with the beef council in early 1987, just after the nationwide checkoff program was launched. He leaves behind a solid program with a reputation for a good mix of checkoff-funded activities at the state level and effective support of national and international marketing efforts. (Read Full Release)
Grilling for Father’s Day
Columbia, MO (AgNewsWire) Father’s Day is a great day to fire up the grill for steaks and burgers. A brand new gas grill also makes a great gift for dad on his special day and the Missouri Beef Industry Council has one for some lucky father, according to marketing director Dawn Thurnau. “This year we have teamed up with the Missouri Propane Association which has donated a $650 grill that we are going to give away on Father’s Day.” Thurnau says anyone can enter to win the Phoenix brand Propane Grill on either the Missouri Beef Industry Council website at www.mobeef.org, or the Missouri Propane Association website at www.missouripropane.com. (Read Full Release)
Crop Insurance Discount Moratorium Eliminates Opportunity For up to $120 Million Annual Savings for America’s Farmers
West Des Moines, Iowa – (AgNewsWire) On May 23 the House of Representatives voted to extend the 2007 moratorium on the USDA’s Premium Reduction Program through the 2008 crop season. The Premium Reduction Program (PRP) was authorized in the Federal Crop Insurance Act of 1994 in order to allow farmers the opportunity to benefit when insurance companies are able to reduce their administrative and operating costs. “This discount plan has been working since 2003, and has proven its value by returning more than $4 million to farmers,” said Bruce Trost, executive vice president of property-casualty companies of FBL Financial Group, Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa. “The federal crop insurance program should benefit farmers. If proven…
