Sequester is scheduled to take effect on March 1 and so far Congress has made no effort to prevent the across the board spending cuts from taking place. I talked with GROWMARK government affairs director Chuck Spencer to find out more about this monster called Sequester. Listen to my interview with Spencer here:
2013 Annual Meat Conference
The Annual Meat Conference is hosted by the American Meat Institute and Food Marketing Institute. 2013 Annual Meat Conference Photo Album
PrecisionPays.com Announces iPad mini Giveaway
PrecisionPays.com, a division of ZimmComm New Media LLC, is offering the chance to win a brand new iPad mini to any farmer or rancher who wants to stay up to date on the latest precision agriculture technology. The use of iPads and other mobile devices for precision ag applications is increasing and Precision Pays is offering the chance for a …
2013 National Farm Machinery Show
48th National Farm Machinery Show – February 13-16, 2013 – Louisville, KY 2013 National Farm Machinery Show Photo Album Audio Overview of 2013 NFMS New Holland Excavators Handy on the Farm Managing Insects for Greater Yields Syngenta Resistance Fighter of the Year Video Ag Leader Preparing Growers for Spring Planting
2013 Cattle Industry Conference & NCBA Trade Show
115th annual convention of the cattle industry – National Cattlemen’s Beef Association & Cattlemen’s Beef Board – Tampa, Florida – February 6-9, 2013 Link to posts on AgWired Beef Board Meeting Blog with archives back to 2006 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show Photo Album Audio NCBA Sustainability Press Conference 2012 NCBA President J.D. Alexander Beef Ambassadors at CIC …
2013 National Biodiesel Conference
Coverage of the 10th annual National Biodiesel Conference – February 4-7, 2013 – Las Vegas, NV. Complete coverage on official Biodiesel Conference Blog – with archives starting in 2006. 2013 National Biodiesel Conference Photo Album Audio Biodiesel Board Celebrating 20 Years – Secretary Vilsack Addresses Biodiesel Conference – Former Senator speaks at Biodiesel Conference – United Soybean Board Receives Eye …
2013 National Ethanol Conference
Coverage of 18th National Ethanol Conference – Feb. 5-7, 2013 – Las Vegas, NV Category link for stories on DomesticFuel.com Photos Video and Audio 2013 National Ethanol Conference Photo Album 2013 NEC Golf Tournament Photo Album Speakers Audio Video NEC 13 Bob Dinneen recorded live on UStream NEC 13 Secretary Vilsack recorded live on UStream Conference panels Perspectives on the …
Groups Launch Agriculture Workforce Coalition to Address Labor Needs
Organizations representing a broad cross-section of agricultural employers today announced the formation of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC). As the unified voice of agriculture, the AWCís goal is to seek legislation that ensures Americaís farms, ranches and other agricultural operations have access to a stable and skilled workforce. Full Release
2012 ASTA CSS & Seed Expo
ASTA CSS 2012 & Seed Expo Photo Album US and China Seed Groups Sign MOU Listen to remarks from ASTA Chairman Blake Curtis and several members at MOU signing: Listen to Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner interview with Andy LaVigne on MOU: MOU Importance for China and US Seed Companies
RFA Responds to Stepped Up RFS Attacks
Less than two weeks after the Environmental Protection Agency denied a petition to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), the oil and retail food industries are renewing and increasing attacks on the law. Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) president and CEO Bob Dinneen comments on the actions taken by the American Petroleum Institute and the National Council of Chain Restaurants this …
Audio with RFA CEO Bob Dinneen on RFS Waiver Denial
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is happy with the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reject a request to waive the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). This edition of “The Ethanol Report” features comments from RFA’s Bob Dinneen on the EPA’s announcement Friday. Full Release
#FoodThanks Campaign Ushers in Thanksgiving
November 14, 2012 (AgNewsWire)—Whether itís the harvest on the family farm or dish on the dinner table youíre thankful for this holiday season, social media users from all sectors of the ag and food community can share their appreciation for food and those who provide it with the hashtag #foodthanks, a campaign started in 2010 by the AgChat Foundation. Full …
Engenia Herbicide Shows Effective Control of Resistant Weeds in Soybeans
Results from more than 300 soybean field trials conducted in 2011 and 2012 show soybean growers there’s hope for control of resistant weeds. Engenia™ herbicide, a technologically advanced dicamba formulation developed by BASF, demonstrated effective control of key broadleaf weeds including glyphosate resistant Palmer amaranth, waterhemp, marestail, and common and giant ragweed. Full Release
Nominations Now Open for Agricultural Public Relations Hall of Fame
NEW PRAGUE, Minn., Oct. 3, 2011 – Nominations are now open for the Agricultural Public Relations Hall of Fame, an award program honoring agricultural public relations professionals who have made lifetime contributions to the industry. The program, sponsored by the Agricultural Relations Council and Agri Marketing magazine, will recognize its second group of recipients at the March 2013 ARC annual …
Ethanol Report on RFS Waiver Comment Period
The comment period on a waiver of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requested by several governors is underway and was recently extended by the Environmental Protection Agency. So, between now and October 11 is the time for all interested parties to be getting their comments in to EPA to have their voices heard on the issue. Full Release