Chuck & Cindy are abroad this week for the 2013 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) in Argentina. The event will allow attendees to network with fellow agriculture communicators from around the world and learn new techniques to help tell the agriculture story. Check out photos from the event here: 2013 IFAJ Congress Photo Album Preview of Argentina IFAJ Congress …
Unite & Ignite Conference A Blast
The 26th Annual Ethanol Conference took place in Des Moines, Iowa August 26-28, 2013. Hundreds of ethanol advocates were on hand to network, strategize and learn about some of the biggest issues and opportunities facing the ethanol industry. Topics ranged from the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) to lowering carbon intensity scores, ways to increase co-product …
Arclin Introduces NitroGain UI Urease Inhibitor
Arclin, a chemistry and applications company for the building, design, energy and agriculture industries, and Eco Agro Resources, makers of agricultural nutrient products, announced today that Arclin will be the exclusive seller of Eco Agro’s nitrogen urease inhibitor in the United States. Arclin will offer the fertilizer additive as part of its NitroGain™ suite of products. Called NitroGain™ UI, the …
2013 Farm Progress Show
The 2013 Farm Progress Show was held August 27-29 in Decatur, Illinois. As always there was lots to see and do at the 60th anniversary of the nation’s largest outdoor farm show. High temperatures didn’t stop visitors or exhibitors. There was a record number of exhibitors this year with 70 new additions and the parking lot was overflowing by noon. …
On Target Application Academy Training Sessions
Audio and photo links included at end of release. Through the On Target Application Academy training sessions, BASF and Bob Wolf, Ph.D., Wolf Consulting and Research, have educated thousands of growers on herbicide application best practices since 2012. The program, which was developed by BASF in conjunction with Dr. Wolf, is a one-of-a-kind educational opportunity that provides growers extensive hands-on …
Growth Launches “You’re No Dummy” Campaign
In response to the major ad campaign funded by Big Oil in an effort to block higher blends of ethanol into the marketplace (such as E15) ethanol advocacy group Growth Energy has launched an advertising campaign called “You’re no Dummy“. The goal of the campaign is to help Americans better understand that the oil industry is trying to stop the …
Calcium Products, Inc. Names New CEO
Calcium Products, Inc. announced that it has named Mike Hogan as the next CEO of Calcium Products, Inc. Hogan succeeds Larry Moore, who founded and grew the business into one of the largest producers of pelletized limestone and gypsum in the world. Hogan joins Calcium Products following a 24 year career with John Deere, where he was most recently the …
John Deere New Product Intro
“Delivering Distinctive Value” was the theme for the 2014 John Deere product intro held this month in Columbus, Ohio. Ag media had the opportunity to see what’s new for 2014 from John Deere in tractors, sprayers, combines, precision technology and more. John Deere Product Intro photo album How Deere Delivers Distinctive Value – John Deere Virtual Tractor Intro New John …
BIVI North Carolina Health Seminar
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica (BIVI) held its annual North Carolina Health Seminar for swine producers in this important region August 16-18 at Wrightsville Beach. The event featured several speakers who addressed some of the significant issues addressed producers today. BIVI NC Swine Seminar Photo Album New executive director of the swine business for BIVI – PEDv Update for Swine Producers – …
GROWMARK Report on Commodity Price Drivers
A new report from GROWMARK Research debunks the commonly accepted notion that demand from China is driving global commodity prices. “Demand from China: Fact or Fiction? Why China is not the real driver of commodity prices” shows analyses demonstrating China’s lack of influence on commodity prices, concluding China is not responsible for the majority of the price increases experienced by …
2013 North American AgCareers HR Roundtable
AgCareer’s 2013 North American Ag & Food HR Roundtable, kicked off in Johnston, Iowa last week, the home of global agricultural powerhouse and event host, DuPont Pioneer. Each year the event continues to grow as HR managers and university representatives get a chance to network on job recruiting, hiring and retention tips. 2013 AgCareers HR Roundtable Photo Album
Southern Weed Science Society Contest
BASF hosted the 34th annual Southern Weed Science Society Weed Contest this year at the company’s research farm in North Carolina where 54 students from eight southern universities participated. Top team winners were University of Arkansas (pictured), Virginia Tech, and Mississippi State University. BASF Southern Media Symposium and SWSS Contest photo album Contest coordinator BASF weed scientist BASF research farm …
Cattle Industry Summer Conference
The 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference takes place in Denver, CO. This is the combined meetings of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board, American National CattleWomen and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Interviews and presentation audio is being collected here for your use including lots of photos. 2013 Cattle Industry Summer Conference Photo Album
ASA President on Policy Issues
American Soybean Association president Danny Murphy, a farmer from Mississippi, attended the annual Ag Media Summit this week in Buffalo, NY and talked about some of the policy issues on ASA’s plate at the moment, which start with the ongoing farm bill saga. Murphy also talked about the hold up on the transportation bill, export and trade opportunities, and biotechnology. …
Love Old Tractors? New App Celebrates Vintage Iron
Now vintage tractor enthusiasts can test their tractor trivia skills, enjoy stories of classic machines and more, on the go, with a new free smartphone and tablet app from nationally known farm broadcaster Max Armstrong. The interactive “Max Armstrong’s Tractor App” is available for iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets. Users will hear Armstrong’s distinctive voice inviting them to …