More than 700 exhibitors were part of the shortened 2014 Farm Progress Show highlighting new products, technology, tools, tractors, hay equipment, harvesters and much more. More general audio from FPS can be found here. 2014 Farm Progress Show Photo Album 2014 New Holland Farm Progress Show Photo Album Here’s the latest from a few of the 2014 FPS sponsors and …
NBB Hopes Final RFS Rule Expands Biodiesel Use
The advanced biofuels community is reacting this week to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) submission of the final 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) where it will be reviewed. Although the rule is not public, groups are speculating on what the final rule entails with hope still that advanced biofuels will …
New Holland Harvest Support
New Holland Agriculture sponsored the North Dakota Premiere of the Great American Wheat Harvest documentary film on August 22 in Bismark. New Holland provides combine service to custom harvesters through the New Holland Harvest Support Team, which travels with the wheat harvest, and several equipment experts attended the film showing. New Holland 2014 Harvest Support New Holland Supporting Wheat Harvest …
2015 John Deere Product Launch
John Deere has just officially launched their 2015 product line. This is being done over two weeks with dealers from around North America and the ag media were invited in to see the show. Feel free to use any content in your publications, websites or broadcasts. Photos: 2014 John Deere Product Launch Photo Album Audio: John Deere Launches 2015 Products: …
BIVI NC Swine Health Seminar
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. hosted its annual North Carolina Swine Health Seminar in Wrightsville Beach once again August 15-16, 2014. The focus this year was heavily on the Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus and what is being done to control and contain the disease. As usual, the event featured great family fun time for the hog producers and the families who …
Ditch the Rule at Missouri State Fair
Agriculture’s “Ditch the Rule” campaign against the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule was highlighted at the Missouri State Fair this week. Three Republican members of Missouri’s congressional delegation held a press conference at the fair, organized by the the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Missouri Farm Bureau. Senator Roy Blunt …
AgWorks User Conference
AgWorks holds it annual User Conference in Davenport, IA. The conference brings customer users together to see new software features like the just announced AgOS. Here are interviews and photos you may feel free to use. More will be added when available. Interview with Greg Duhachek, AgWorks President: Greg Duhachek welcoming remarks here: Photos from the conference can be found …
RFA Provides Ethanol Education
For the sixth year now, motorcycle enthusiasts from around the world were able to learn more about ethanol, courtesy of the Renewable Fuels Association, at the famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, SD. RFA sponsored “Free Fuel Happy Hours,” offering a free tank of E10 93-octane fuel to riders at the Buffalo Chip Campground, as well as the annual “Legends …
Michigan Ag Groups Discuss Water Quality
Michigan agricultural leaders held a conference call Thursday morning to discuss algae bloom issues and proactive water quality efforts being undertaken by producers in the state. Taking part in the call were: Jim Byrum, president, Michigan Agri-Business Association Jim Zook, executive director, Michigan Corn Growers Ken Nobis, president, Michigan Milk Producers Association Mary Kelpinski, executive director, Michigan Pork Producers Dr. …
USDA Update on Farm Bill
Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack hosted a media conference call to provide a six month update on Farm Bill implementation progress. The 2014 Farm Bill reforms agricultural policy reduces the deficit and helps grow the economy. Since the Farm Bill was signed by President Obama on February 7, 2014, USDA has made progress throughout all Farm Bill titles including the …
AgCareers.com HR & Food Roundtable Thinks Outside the Box
Why is the AgCareers.com annual HR & Food Roundtable keep growing each year? Because attendees note year after year that the presentations and workshops help them think outside the box. This year’s sold out event took place August 5-7, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Roundtable is the largest event dedicated specifically for human resource professionals who …
Cattle Industry’s Summer Conference
The 2014 Cattle Industry Summer Conference took place in Denver, CO. July 30 – August 2. The event brought together cattle producers from across the country to discuss the business side of the industry. A few of the hot issues discussed included Waters of the United States, Country of Origin Labeling and trade regulations. A special thanks goes out to …
American Coalition for Ethanol Conference
The 27th annual American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) conference was held in Minneapolis, August 4-6, 2014. The conference is specifically tailored to the interests and needs of the people of ethanol — connecting ethanol producers with the farmers, researches, retailers, and support businesses to continue what all of them started a long time ago. 27th Annual Ethanol Conference photo album …
Missouri Right to Farm Amendment
On July 5, Missouri voters will be deciding the fate of a constitutional amendment to protect farming rights in the state. In this interview, Missouri Farm Bureau president Blake Hurst talks about Amendment 1 on the ballot, “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to ensure that the right of Missouri citizens to engage in agricultural production and ranching practices shall …
InfoAg 2014 Stops in St. Louis
The 14th InfoAg Conference was held at the historic Union Station in St. Louis July 29-31, 2014. InfoAg continues to be the premier precision agriculture event for producers, consultants, and the crop production industry, featuring four tracks of concurrent sessions plus a workshop track. InfoAg 2014 Photo Album InfoAg 2014 on Track in St. Louis – PrecisionAg Excellence Award Winners …