Alltech is hosting their annual breakfast meeting at the upcoming International Production Processing Expo. Dr. Stephen Collett, clinical associate professor at the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, University of Georgia, will present, “Antibiotics: The Cost – Public perception, trust and hospital-acquired infections. What are the alternatives?” The event will take place Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 with registration at 7:45 a.m. … Read More
Alltech's 100% Acquisition of Masterfeeds is Official
Alltech has acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of Masterfeeds, Inc., a leading commercial animal nutrition company in Canada, in a share purchase agreement with Ag Processing Inc (AGP). Masterfeeds is now part of the Alltech family of companies, which includes 12 other companies that Alltech has acquired globally since 2011. “Masterfeeds has long been a partner and friend of … Read More
Alfalfa U Producer Workshops
New Holland has teamed up with High Plains Journal and Alforex Seeds to sponsor three Alfalfa U events in three different states in February. The education seminars will provide alfalfa producers information to improve quality without sacrificing yield. Giving them the harvest the best possible crop, as efficiently as possible. The first event will take place Feb. 2, 2016 at … Read More
MILK – High-End Dairy Platform from Farm Journal
Farm Journal Media launches MILK, a new suite of media products for the top-tier market of 500-plus milk cow operations. The MILK platform launched a website and eNewsletter this month with a print MILK magazine scheduled for April as well as regularly scheduled MILK television and radio segments on Farm Journal broadcast properties. The Farm Journal’s Dairy Elite Producer Business … Read More
Today is Bob Stallman Appreciation Day
Today is Bob Stallman Appreciation Day. Stallman served for 16 years as the President of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and as he prepares to step down, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack designated January 6, 2016 to celebrate his work on behalf of farmers and ranchers. Stallman’s last official duties will be during the upcoming 2016 AFBF Annual Convention& IDEAg … Read More
MetaFarms Web-based Assessment Tracking for Swine
MetaFarms, Inc., launches of Assurance — a new component to web-based platform designed specifically for livestock production audit and assessment tracking. MetaFarms sees an increasing need and demand for a simpler way to enter and track various assessments, such as the Common Swine Industry Audit and PQA Plus, created by the National Pork Board. The Assurance tool will help the … Read More
Year-End Tax Saving from New Holland
With the approval by Congress extending the $500,000 Section 179 capital assets depreciation limit and enhanced bonus depreciation, now is the time to take advantage of year end tax savings on farm equipment. The Section 179 tax deduction, which allows farmers and small businesses to immediately write off the full price of up to $500,000 in capital assets purchases instead … Read More
Happy New Year from IBBA
The folks at the International Brangus Breeders Association would like to wish us all a Happy New Year!
Peace, Joy and Happiness from AHA
Wishing our American Hereford Association family peace, joy and happiness during this holiday season and all throughout 2016.
Ridley Opens New Corporate Headquarters
Ridley president Steve VanRoekel and local Mankato officials cut the ribbon to the feed company’s new headquarters in Mankato, Minnesota. The Ridley Tower, located on the corner of Riverfront Drive and Cherry Street, comprises five floors, totaling 50,000 square feet. The new facility has more usable area than their former location at 424 North Riverfront Drive and provides improved space … Read More