New Holland Agriculture has been honored with six AE50 Awards for engineering and innovation excellence by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). The AE50 Award Program honors product innovations in the areas of agricultural, food, and biological system engineering. New Holland AE50 Award winners for 2016 include: – IntelliCruiseTM Feed Rate Control System for New Holland BigBaler … Read More
Pegasus Awards Honor Saddlebred Exhibitors
Two members of the American Saddlebred community were recognized this month for their unprecedented equestrian achievements among all breeds and divisions at the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Pegasus Awards Dinner. Elisabeth Goth, from Lebanon, Kentucky, was awarded the Robert P. Strub Trophy as the 2015 USEF Equestrian of the Year, and Cameron Kay, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, received the … Read More
AMHA To Honor Members At Super Convention
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Awards Committee has announced the following individuals will be recognized at The Super Convention, which will be held February 9-13 in Boston. The Breeders’ Hall of Fame, which honors breeders involved in the production of Morgans that have significantly impacted the breed, will be inducting Graycliff of Wisconsin, Indian Creek of Indiana, and Lynn … 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
Apply for 2016 America's Pig Farmer of the Year
The National Pork Board is accepting applications for its 2016 America’s Pig Farmer of the Year award through March 13. The award recognizes a U.S. pork producer who demonstrates excellence in raising pigs using the We Care ethical principles and in sharing his or her story with the public. “It has been an honor to represent America’s Pig Farmers,” said … Read More
USEF 2015 Equestrian of the Year Nominees Announced
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the nine finalists for the 2015 USEF Equestrian of the Year Award. The nine Equestrians of Honor represent the best of equestrian sport, with representatives from multiple disciplines included on the nomination ballot. Each finalist recently received a unique, competitive trophy to commemorate their achievements within their discipline. The William C. Steinkraus … Read More
Meet the 2016 Wool Excellence Award Winner
Charlie Chase, longtime Burlington Industries (BI) Wool Company executive, will be honored this year for his contributions to the wool industry. Chase will be one of two recipients of the Wool Excellence Award at the American Sheep Industry Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Wool Excellence Award, sponsored by the Wool Roundtable, includes representatives from various segments of the wool … Read More
Meet the 2015 Farnam All-Around Amateur Champion
After besting a field of 12 Farnam All-Around Amateur contenders, Julie Cole, of Burlington Flats, New York, was named the 2015 Farnam All-Around Amateur during The Lucas Oil American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show this November. Julie showed her American Quarter Horse, Size Matters, known as “Elvis”, a 2005 sorrel gelding bred by Christine Davis of Bainbridge, New York. … Read More
Over $12,500 Awarded to College Aggies Online Winners
The Animal Agriculture Alliance has announced the results of its 7th annual College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition. The program is a nationwide initiative aimed at helping college students and collegiate agriculture clubs utilize social media and community engagement to share agriculture’s story. In the Individual division, the winners are: First place: Jessica Miller, Oklahoma State University, $2,500 Second place: … Read More
The Catch-Ride Of A Lifetime
11-year-old Alayna Applegate, of Ewing, Kentucky, rode into the history books of saddle seat equitation at this year’s American Royal UPHA National Championship Horse Show, demonstrating confidence, horsemanship, and an unbelievable story of success as she claimed the title of this year’s United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA) Junior Challenge Cup Grand Champion. Showing as a 10-year-old, Alayna was one of … Read More