Alltech’s Global Dairy and Beef event is taking place at the Centre International de Deauville (CID) in Normandy, France, August 30 – September 2, 2014. The Normandy region is the heart of the French ruminant industry – there are more than 580,000 dairy cows on 12,500 dairy farms and more than a quarter of a million beef cattle in Normandy …
2014 Farm Progress Show
2014 Farm Progress Show held in Boone, Iowa August 26-28, 2014. The third day of the show was cancelled due to rain, but there was still enough happening in two days to keep the ZimmComm team busy. More audio from FPS sponsors and exhibitors can be found here. 2014 Farm Progress Show Photo Album 2014 New Holland Farm Progress Show …
2014 Farm Progress Show Company News
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 …
QC Corporation Announces Sales Team Additions
QC Corporation, a specialty micronutrients, ferrous sulfate, and custom compaction granulation products company, announces the addition of two leading sales professionals to oversee the company’s product development and customer service. John Guglielmi joins QC Corporation as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing and Business Development. Mr. Guglielmi has more than 24 years of agribusiness experience in wholesale and retail fertilizer …
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. …
2014 New Holland Media Day
The New Holland team welcomed a group of agricultural journalists to New Holland North American Headquarters to share all the specs on their new equipment dealers will soon be offering farmers and ranchers across the country. Chuck was there with his handy ZimmGlass and gathered some great audio, video and photos for your viewing pleasure. 2014 New Holland Media Day …
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 …