The deadline for submission for the Conservation Legacy Award is just ahead! The applications must be filled out by September 15, 2016. The Conservation Legacy Awards program showcases farm management practices of U.S. soybean producers that are both environmentally friendly and profitable. Three regional winners and one national winner will be selected. All U.S. soybean farmers are eligible to enter … Read More
Commodities Come Together on Phenotyping Initiative
The National Corn Growers Association has helped to launch at Multi-Commodity Phenotyping Initiative. The project began with an educational webinar for member organization about the current state of phenotyping science and the current programs in the U.S. The NCGA believes this is a strong first step for the coalition. “With this webinar, we took a first step together in a … Read More
Meet the USFRA Finalists
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Allicance has announced the eight finalists in their Faces of Farming and Ranching Contest. These passionate farmers and ranchers are eager to connect with consumers and become the face of the many men and women who grow and raise everything from row crops and veggies to beef and pork. The finalists are: Lauren Arbogast, Va. … Read More
USSEC Serves as Global Marketing Firm for #USSoy
Corn, soybean, rice and cotton farmer, Derek Haigwood, is the newly elected vice chairman for the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and calls Arkansas home. I met up with Derek during the 2016 U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange to learn more about the organization and how he plans to serve. Derek said he is honored to work hand-in-hand with USSEC … Read More
Over 300 Global US Soy Customers Attend Trade Exchange
The 4th annual U.S. Soy Global Trade Exchange & Midwest Specialty Grains Conference and Trade Show hosted by the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the Midwest Shippers Association (MSA), took place in Indianapolis, IN and is the premiere global soy and grain trade event. Over 700 attendees gathered with 300 of them representing 55 countries around the world, focused … Read More
The Future is Bright at GROWMARK
The 2016 GROWMARK Annual Meeting and Agribusiness Symposium was held this week in Chicago, Illinois. This year’s event theme was “Next,” with a focus centered on the innovations and ideas that will lead the future of agriculture and ensure its success. Jim Spradlin, CEO of GROWMARK, sat down for an interview during the Annual Meeting. He discussed the company’s vision … Read More
Register Now for AgGateway’s Annual Conference
Be part of AgGateway’s Annual Conference. This year’s event will be held on November 7-10 at the Renaissance Orland at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. The theme for this year is “eAgriculture-Using Collaboration and Connectivity to Cultivate Success.” The conference will be attended by hundred of business and IT professionals from across the ag industry. The conference will cover ongoing … Read More
Iowa Farmers Call for Cooperation in Biotech Trade Issues
The International Maize Alliance (MAIZALL) sent representatives to Sao Paulo, Brazil last month for the 2016 Global Agribusiness Forum. Pam Johnson, former president of the Nation Corn Growers Association (NCGA), and Julius Schaff, former chair of the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) represented Iowa Corn farmers as part of the coalition to address the challenges of innovation and food security. Both … Read More
NCGA President Welcomes Ethanol Back to Virginia
Great Plains Inc. opened their Hopewell, Virginia ethanol plant this week. National Corn Growers Association President, Chip Bowling, was on hand to congratulate the company on its accomplishment and express his hope for further expansion of ethanol on the East Coast. “We are excited to see ethanol production back up and running in Virginia,” said Bowling. “The Hopewell plant will … Read More
Soybean Growers from 11 States to Lead ASA’s WISHH
American Soybean Association (ASA) President Richard Wilkins confirmed 15 soybean growers from 11 states to serve as ASA’s World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) program committee in 2016-17. Officers are: Chairman Daryl Cates (IL), Vice Chair Levi Huffman (IN); Treasurer Stan Born (IL); and Secretary E.L. Reed (MO). New WISHH Committee members include: Tim Bardole (IA); Roberta Simpson-Dolbeare … Read More