Saddle & Bridle Magazine (S&B) has launched a promotional campaign with the intent of introducing newcomers to the world of American Saddlebreds. The S&B Bring A Friend program will reward current Saddlebred owners, trainers, and exhibitors for bringing non-Saddlebred exhibitors to Saddlebred horse shows. The program is based on three principles: Saddlebred horses can do their own promotion if people … Read More
Voting Open for NCBA National Anthem Contest
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is proud to announce the finalists for the annual National Anthem Contest, sponsored by Norbrook. The four finalists are: Eliza Smith, age 14, Stantonville, Tenn. Ashtin Lopeman, age 15, Red Bluff, Calif. Sheyenne Weaver, age 16, Alliance, Neb. Sage Patchin, age 15, Shelley, Idaho Help support these budding young stars as they sing their way … Read More
Dairy Industry Supports Movember
November has become the hairiest month of the year in support of a great cause, and The MoDairy campaign is making sure that agriculture professionals are joining in on the movement. MoDairy supports the Movember Foundation, a national organization committed to raising awareness of men’s health issues including prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. The foundation uses the mustache … Read More
2015 American Royal Steak Contest Winners
The American Royal Association celebrated some of the beef industry’s best and brightest with the announcement of the 2015 Steak Competition winners on October 25th. Top beef producers from across the nation were invited to the announcement during the 2015 American Royal TableSteaks Celebration, held in the Wagstaff Theater within the American Royal Complex. Got Grassfed, of Plainview, Nebraska, took … Read More
Alberta Youth Wins #WDE15 Fitting Contest
Lee Morey, 19 year old college student from Rochester, Alberta, claimed top honors out of a field of thirteen talented dairy youth in this year’s World Dairy Expo Youth Fitting Contest. It is his second time winning the top honor, and his 5th consecutive year placing in the top five of the competition. Contestants had 60 minutes to fit their … Read More
America's Pig Farmer Finalist Announced
The National Pork Board has announced the four finalists of their new America’s Pig Farmer of the Year award program. The program was begun to bring public attention to farmers who are doing a great job raising pigs using the We Care ethical principles. “The four finalists represent the diverse pork industry in the United States,” said National Pork Board … Read More
July 4th Biggest Hog Dog Weekend of the Year
Americans are expected to eat more than 150 million hot dogs over the July 4th weekend, appropriately kicking off July as National Hot Dog month. Independence Day will be celebrated with fireworks and more hot dogs than any other time of the year– enough to stretch from D.C. to L.A. more than five times. “There’s no better way to celebrate … Read More
ZimmComm Galaxy Tab S AgNerd Giveaway
Are you in need of some new tech for your farm or business? ZimmComm New Media just might have the answer. Enter our latest AgNerd Giveaway for a chance to win a Samsung Galaxy S Tab. Samsung Galaxy S Tab Specs: Super AMOLED® display (1600 x 2560) Our thinnest (0.26″) and lightest (1.02 lbs.) yet Unique innovations like Fingerprint Scanner, … Read More
Cast Your Vote for Rev It Up Checkoff Challenge
The Beef Checkoff hosted the “Rev it Up My ROI Checkoff Challenge” to give producers an opportunity to share stories about checkoff success. The Rev it Up finalists have submitted their videos, each one sharing one thing about how the checkoff has brought the most value to their operations. Now it’s time to cast your vote on the My Beef … Read More
New Holland Offers Chance to Win Baler
New Holland, well-known hay tools manufacturer, is celebrating a legacy of 120 years. To mark the occasion, as well as the first cutting of hay, the company is kicking off a new product advertising campaign called “The Gold Standard.” The campaign begins with a social media contest, “The 1st Cut Competition.” Farmers are encouraged to photograph their first cut of … Read More