The 2015 NAMA Bootcamp was again held in Kansas City, MO. The event attracts those new to the world of agri-marketing or simply new to the agriculture community. Speakers of course talked marketing, but also touched on the livestock industry, row crops, crisis management, communicating and much more. Photos: 2015 NAMA Bootcamp Photos Audio: What Does Sustainable Mean to the …
John Wildin Wins USFRA’s I AM FARMLAND Gator
When Hutchinson, Kansas native John Wildin put his entry form into the I Am FARMLAND sweepstakes box during the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association convention this past February, he never dreamed he would win a John Deere Gator. The promotion was the brainchild of the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) to help create awareness about the documentary FARMLAND and encourage …
Non-Corrosive N-BOUND™ Stabilizer
Eco Agro Resources (EAR) introduces N-BOUND™ nitrogen stabilizer as an alternative to current nitrapyrin formulations to control denitrification and leaching. Unique PENXCEL technology delivers a proven nitrogen stabilizer, Dicyandiamide (DCD), in a non-corrosive liquid formulation. This product is not classified as a restricted use pesticide, and does not impact soil bacteria in the same way as the industry standard product. …
BIVI North Carolina 2015 Swine Seminar
This year was the 15th annual event that
John Deere Product Reveal
Welcoming a large group of agricultural media people to the John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum is Travis Becton, Director, Marketing, U.S. and Canada. Here are some of the items on the agenda: S Series Combines, 612 Folding Corn Head, Flex Draper Platforms 8000 Series Self-Propelled Windrower, 459E Baler 6 Series Tractors ExactEmerge Planter Retro-Fit Kit R4023 Sprayer, TruSet for …
Biodiesel & Bioheat Forum
This week the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council conducted a first ever event in Mankato, MN. The event, “Biodiesel 2015 & Beyond: A Biodiesel/Bioheat Forum,” brought together biodiesel industry market developers, researchers and a number of representatives of east coast oil heat and fuel companies. The open forum is provided an educational look at what’s going on in the …
28th Annual ACE Ethanol Conference
The 28th annual American Ethanol Coalition (ACE) Ethanol Conference kicked off today in Omaha, Nebraska (August 20-21) with a great crowd of ethanol supporters. The theme this year: “Quite Ingenuity. Bold Advance.” This year also marks the one year anniversary of the “Power to the People” campaign. Topics this year included E15, ethanol and dried distiller grains (DDGs) export opportunities, …
Candidates at Iowa State Fair
A majority of the presidential candidates from both parties are speaking at The Des Moines Register’s Soapbox during the Iowa State Fair. A total of 14 Republicans and four Democrats are on the soapbox schedule starting Thursday August 13 through Saturday August 22. Check the schedule from the Des Moines Register for updates. Candidate speeches will be live-streamed and archived …
Minnesota @USFRA #FoodD
It was a packed house for the USFRA Food Dialogues in Minneapolis entitled “Farm to Consumer: Bridging the Gap between Consumer Concerns and Food Production and Sourcing Decisions,” co-sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council and the Nebraska Soybean Board. This event, held August 11, was moderated by Minnesota native and Bloomberg agriculture policy journalist, Alan Bjerga, and …
Crop Report Analysis
USDA is forecasting the third largest corn crop and the second largest soybean crop on record in the August planted acreage update released Wednesday. U.S. growers are forecast to produce 13.7 billion bushels of corn this year, and NASS forecasts U.S. soybean production of 3.92 billion bushels. The report also includes forecasts for cotton and wheat. Jack Scoville of the …
Panelists Announced for Biodiesel & Bioheat Forum
A diverse group of energy influencers is set to appear August 19 at the Biodiesel and Bioheat Forum sponsored by the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. Home heating oil and biodiesel leaders will discuss a biodiesel blend with significant environmental and economic benefits and the role Minnesota soybean farmers can play in meeting the demand of this market. Find …
Ethanol Celebrates Decade of RFS Success
August 8, 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) containing the original Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) being signed into law by President George W. Bush. In this “Ethanol Report” interview, Renewable Fuels Association president and CEO Bob Dinneen recounts the success of the RFS over the past decade and how it has changed energy, …
Clean Power Plan: What the People Say
Americans United for Change (AUFC) held a press conference this morning to release poll results from 8 battleground states showing voter concern about climate change and strong support for the Clean Power Plan. States surveyed included: Virginia, Florida, Ohio, New Hampshire, Colorado, Nevada, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania. Climate advocates will also call on Republican Attorney Generals preparing to sue the EPA …
Iteris Signs ClearAg Agreement with Minnesota Wheat Council
Iteris, Inc. (NYSE MKT: ITI), a leader in providing information solutions to the transportation and agriculture markets, has entered into an agreement with the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council (MWRPC) to provide custom weather and soil data to localize wheat disease models for Minnesota wheat growers via Iteris’ precision farming data delivery platform, ClearAg™. MWRPC members will gain access …
Ethanol at 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Over one million bikers were estimated to attend the 75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota August 3-9, 2015 and a good percentage of them stayed at the legendary Buffalo Chip Campground just outside the Sturgis city limits, which is celebrating its 34th year this year. To help bikers staying at The Chip ride more and spend less, the …