Jamie Johansen recently had the opportunity to visit Cuba in her role as an agriculture journalist. While there, she learned about Cuban agriculture, tourism and the future role U.S. can play in each if the long-standing embargo is lifted. Chicago Foods International president Paul Johnson organized and led their delegation. Paul is no stranger to Cuba, making his first journey …
USFRA Helps Farmers Share Their Stories
What does sustainability mean to you? What does it mean to your friends and family? Based on research from the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA), not the same thing. So if it means different things to different people then how do you communicate with consumers about the sustainable actions you are taking on your farm? Well, that’s easy, says …
#NAMAFall16 Conference
The NAMA Fall Conference took place in Raleigh, North Carolina September 20-22, 2016. This fall’s conference focused on career success. Attendees learned simple steps to accomplish goals and accelerate success as well as how to navigate change. 2016 NAMA Fall Conference Photo Album Professional Dev Awards at #NAMAFall16 – Get Consumer Marketing Inspiration for Ag Marketing Success –
Agriculture Mergers Concern Ag Groups
Some of the biggest names in agribusiness are on Capitol Hill this morning at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Consolidation and Competition in the U.S. Seed and Agrochemical Industry.” The committee chaired by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) will hear from head executives of DuPont, Dow AgroSciences, Syngenta, Bayer and Monsanto, as well as representatives from agricultural organizations such as …
CNH Reman Goes “Beyond a Rebuild”
In agriculture, the CNH Industrial brands are household names, but few probably understand the impact CNH Reman has on dealers globally and the equipment in your fields. They opened their doors to ag media this week to share their passion for going ‘Beyond a Rebuild.’ CNH Reman services and provides parts exclusively for Case IH, Case Construction, New Holland Agriculture …
Bayer & Monsanto Officials Discuss Merger Agreement
Officials with Bayer AG and Monsanto Company held a press conference this morning on the announced merger agreement. Participants in the press conference included Werner Baumann, CEO of Bayer AG; Hugh Grant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Monsanto (both pictured here); and Liam Condon, head of the Crop Science Division. Download and listen here: Most of Q and A:
U.S. Trade Enforcement Action Against China
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Michael Froman, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, and a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers today announced the launch of trade enforcement action against China at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The action challenges China’s use of “market price support” for three key crops (rice, wheat, and corn) in excess of China’s commitments under WTO rules. Congressional members …
Aquaculture Topic of AnimalAgCast
On this week’s AnimalAgCast, Jamie Johansen sat down with Sebastian Bell, Executive Director of the Maine Aquaculture Association, during the 2016 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange, to talk about the role that soy protein is playing in the formulation of aquatic feeds as the industry of aquaculture continues to explode globally as an agricultural production system. “Aquaculture is the largest …
Bayer Holds #FutureFarming Dialogue
Bayer hosted about 200 international agricultural journalists this week in Leverkusen, Germany for a dialogue on #FutureFarming to discuss challenges in agriculture, innovation and sustainability. The event featured presentations from key Bayer CropScience division representatives and a forum of global agricultural initiatives and a panel discussion on a look ahead for agriculture in 2030. Bayer Future of Farming Dialogue 2016 …
BASF Helps to #ShapeAg16
In Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF held a global press conference for journalists from all over the world. The group started out at the BASF Conference Center before going to the BASF Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof for breakout sessions on IT-solutions (Maglis), a tour of the R&D Center and overview of Revysol, a new benchmark in disease control. BASF Global Press Conference …
Agrible Adds 5 New Crops to Find My Seed
Agrible, Inc. has expanded its free Find My Seed™ tool to include five additional crop types. In addition to corn and soybeans, Find My Seed now includes thousands of varieties of wheat, barley, peanuts, oats, and cotton. The update also adds the latest third-party seed trials to ensure that growers receive the most accurate seed data available. Find My Seed …
63rd Annual #FarmProgressShow Returns to Boone
The 63rd annual Farm Progress Show has returned to Boone, Iowa this year with tens of thousands of growers from across the country in attendance. The event is the country’s largest outdoor farm show and is taking place August 30, 31 and September 1, 2016. The annual event showcases the latest technology in agriculture, including new products to be unveiled …
2016 Deere Product Reveal and FPS
John Deere hosted ag media today at their Des Moines Works facility in Ankeny, Iowa. The #JDReveal kicked off with remarks from Rosalind Fox, factory manager who gave attendees a brief introduction including some cool facts about their facility. The focus of the event was to share new products with the media and John Deere unveiled new technologies including sprayers/nutrient …
Rural Infrastructure Summit in Ames
Heading into the 2016 Farm Progress Show in Iowa, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers hosted a Rural Infrastructure Summit in Ames on August 29 in cooperation with Agri-Pulse Communications. The Summit addressed how the ag industry will need to develop new, innovative ideas to solve the infrastructure challenges that face rural America today and in the future; both in the …
Rural Infrastructure is Hot Topic
Hope you are planning on attending the Rural Infrastructure Summit, sponsored by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), in conjunction with Agri-Pulse Communications. The event is being held Monday, August 29 in Ames, Iowa, the day before the 2016 Farm Progress Show kicks off right next door in Boone. AEM Senior VP Charlie O’Brien says they are working with Agri-Pulse …