Logan, UT—HarvestMaster is pleased to announce the release of Field Layout as part of the Field Research Software (FRS) suite. FRS provides a comprehensive solution for mobile field data collection. FRS Field Layout is a new addition to the FRS suite, and is used to map field boundaries with GPS technology. When using Field Layout, a field researcher can set …

Fort Worth, Texas (April 21, 2010 – AgNewsWire)— The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has announced the retirement of W. R. “Bob” Watt, Jr. In honor of Watt’s more than 40 years of service to the organization, Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief will host a public ceremony proclaiming May 4th, 2010 as W.R. “Bob” Watt, Jr. Day in the …

April 5, 2010 (AgNewsWire) – Twitter. Facebook. YouTube. LinkedIn. More frequently, these are services being accessed from the turnrow, tractor’s seat and barn. Farmers are tapping into social media services more frequently, especially since the weekly streaming conversation called AgChat was founded on Twitter last year. As many offices closed Friday for holidays, farmers launched the AgChat Foundation online. Hundreds of people talked about the new website and the mission …

New Prague, Minn., April 5, 2010 — The Agricultural Relations Council is encouraging agricultural public relations professionals to take a fresh look at the revitalized ARC organization by offering a special membership rate for new members this spring. Until the end of April, a new one-year membership in ARC can be purchased for $100, a saving of $75 off the …

ARC members can see how their work stacks up against the best in the business when they participate in the prestigious 2010 Golden ARC Awards Program. Entries are being accepted now for the 38 categories in two divisions, the “Campaigns Division” and the “Tactics Division.” The Contest, announced at the ARC annual meeting in Memphis in February, will recognize the …

HarvestMaster is pleased to announce two exciting releases for the Field Research Software (FRS) suite. FRS provides a comprehensive solution for mobile field data collection on experimental trials. FRS Harvest is an essential component of the HarvestMaster Plot Harvest Data Systems for on-combine grain and moisture measurement. Using FRS, agriculture researchers improve data collection speed, efficiency, and reliability. Full Release

Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2010)—At its 81st Annual Meeting in Santa Barbara, California, the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives last week launched a campaign to tell the story of this country’s 2500 farmer cooperatives to policy makers, government officials, and the American public. Based around the theme of “Farmer Cooperatives: Providing for America”, the campaign will emphasize the central role …

In this special edition of “The Ethanol Report” Renewable Fuels Association Director of Communications Matt Hartwig provides comments and considerations in light of President Obama’s State of the Union Address.
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Dr. Frank Hurtig, director, Merial Veterinary Services, answers a few questions likely on the minds of cow/calf producers as they evaluate their fall parasite control program. View Full Release

NORBORNE, Mo. – AgCareerSpotter is making it easier for employers to find the agronomy professionals they need. The recruiting web site has recently added online search features that highlight Certified Crop Advisers (CCA) and allow employers to quickly find CCAs. “When an employer is in need of a highly qualified agronomy professional, they look for the CCA designation, and the …

ERIE, PA – Leonard Kosar, CEO of Lake Erie Biofuels LLC, will hold a media conference call Tuesday, September 8, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the launch of a new company name which encompasses their key position as a leader in the renewable energy revolution. Kosar will also discuss the company’s financial stability and profitability despite the overall financial …

Englewood, Colo, September 2 2009 (AgNewsWire) – Farmers with a wide range of precision guidance equipment can now connect to the Continuously Operating Reference System (CORS) networks popping up across the country because of a new partnership between Leica Geosystems Ag Solutions and Intuicom®. Full Release

Tifton, GA (AgNewsWire) Information from one of the nation’s largest peanut grower conferences is available on-line at: spgc.wordpress.com. All the proceedings with pictures, audio interviews and more from the 11th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference July 12-14 in Panama City Beach, Fla., can be found on the site. The conference coverage is sponsored by Trimble Agriculture/Ag Technologies, LLC. Over 500 …

ZimmComm New Media is pleased to announce a partnership with Dave Larson of Larson Enterprises as official sales representative for ZimmComm’s on-line publications and services, including Agwired.com, DomesticFuel.com, WorldDairyDiary.com and PrecisionPays.com. “After five years of growth, our company is now at the point where it makes sense to retain the services of an established media representative to market our many …