Sorghum is gaining in popularity thanks to new and improved hybrids being developed by Chromatin, your Sorghum Partners. We had the opportunity to chat with Chromatin Vice President for Research & Development Scott Staggenborg at Commodity Classic last week to find out what is new with sorghum and how the crop is being grown in new areas from a company … Read More
StollerUSA Goes Live from #Classic17
Stoller USA pulled out all the stops to incorporate the latest technology into their session at Commodity Classic, so we could hardly do any less. In her Facebook LIVE video Shelli Male, Directer Marketing and Communications Manager at Stoller USA, took us through their Start, Grow, Finish system for healthy, well-balanced plants. Watch the video to learn more about what they … Read More
John Deere’s Prospective on Farm Economy & Tech
“I’m an advocate for agriculture because I think it’s the finest industry in the world,” words spoken by John Lagemann, Senior VP, Sales & Marketing for the Agriculture and Turf Division, who has 35 years with John Deere and that in itself is a true testament. John had a busy schedule at the 2017 Commodity Classic, not only wearing his … Read More
AFBF Graduates Partners in Ag Leadership Class
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is celebrating the graduation of nine young agricultural leaders from their Partners in Advocacy Leadership class— and if AFBF isn’t celebrating, I am. That’s because my husband, Brian Marshall, was one of the participants who studied the four learning modules designed to develop leadership skills and understanding of theories and philosophies, mostly by traveling … Read More
Deere – Making Good Farms Better from #Classic17
John Deere’s passion for making good farms even better is evident with their commitment to Commodity Classic and the farmers from across the country who take in the event each year. “Commodity Classic is one of the greatest trade show to be at because we have such great growers that attend. Corn growers, soybean growers, wheat and sorghum come and … Read More
Land O’Lakes Wins with Bowl Games Commercial
If you missed it, Land O’Lakes scored big during the bowl games with their commercial featuring a poem called The Farmer by Amelia E. Barr. It’s perhaps worth a share on your social media feeds. Here’s the full version of the video:
Understanding New Plant Breeding Innovations
Gene editing could be as revolutionary for plant breeders as cut and paste editing has been for the print industry. The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) held a press conference at the recent CSS & Seed Expo in Chicago to talk about new innovations in the industry that have great potential. We already posted the audio from that press conference … Read More
Wife, Mother, Plant-Breeder at #ASTACSS
Earlier this week we got to see ASTA’s latest video project with plant breeder and mother, Jessie Alt. Today I got to sit down with her to talk about her role connecting consumers with plant science. As a research scientist for DuPont Pioneer, Jessie’s day job is to develop new soybean varieties for farmers, but off the clock she’s a wife and … Read More
New Face of Plant Breeders at #ASTACSS
A new video that puts a face on plant breeders was unveiled by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) during the opening general session of its CSS 2016 & Seed Expo in Chicago Tuesday. The “Mom, Gardener, Plant Breeder” video is the latest initiative in ASTA’s “Better Seed, Better Life” communications program and it features Jessie Alt, a mother, home … Read More
Soil Health Partnership Celebrates World Soil Day
The Soil Health Partnership honored World Soil Day yesterday with a fun and educational video. “Farmers to the Rescue: How Healthy Soil Can Save the Planet” reflects on steps that can be take to protect our most vital resource. “Soil health is the next frontier in agricultural sustainability,” said Nick Goeser, SHP director. “Restoring organic matter through practices like growing cover … Read More