Feb 20
For Galen Smith, a financial decision as simple as replacing a pickup truck is made with sustainability in mind. “We try to find something with a little bit better fuel mileage that matches our needs so that, again, we can have a win for us and a win for the environment,” Smith said. “There’s always …
Feb 20
A familiar face with an extraordinary skillset returns to U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) this month as Biscuit/Bakery and Noodle Technologist in the South and Southeast Asia market. Ivan Goh, who held the position from 2018 to 2022, has extensive experience in flour milling, bakery technical service and wheat food ingredients. He will work closely with …
Feb 20
A familiar face with an extraordinary skillset returns to U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) this month as Biscuit/Bakery and Noodle Technologist in the South and Southeast Asia market. Ivan Goh, who held the position from 2018 to 2022, has extensive experience in flour milling, bakery technical service and wheat food ingredients. He will work closely with …
Feb 20
National Cotton Council economists point to a few key factors that will shape the U.S. cotton industry’s 2024 economic outlook. Given significant uncertainty in the global economy, this past year can be characterized as a year when an anticipated recovery in cotton demand has been slow to materialize. Weak demand has translated to pressures throughout …
Feb 20
AgriGold defines ear flex in a unique way, telling farmers how hybrids flex their ear — by girth, length or kernel depth. “We do that because knowing how ears flex helps farmers manage the product better,” explains AgriGold Agronomist Kevin Gale. “Whether it’s fertilizer placement, seeding populations or fungicide use, those management decisions should be …
Feb 20
In January of 2021, President Biden assumed the presidency with an aggressive immigration agenda. In just his first 100 days in office, he took 94 executive actions, including removing Title 42 and Remain in Mexico, halting border wall construction, and reinstating Catch-and-Release, in an attempt to make it easier for immigrants to illegally enter and …
Feb 20
Smithfield Foods has named Kraig Westerbeek as president of its hog production operations effective Feb. 29, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Shane Smith. “Kraig has been an extremely valuable asset to Smithfield Foods throughout his career,” said Shane Smith, chief executive officer for Smithfield. “His extensive experience in our hog production division has …
Feb 20
For Galen Smith, a financial decision as simple as replacing a pickup truck is made with sustainability in mind. “We try to find something with a little bit better fuel mileage that matches our needs so that, again, we can have a win for us and a win for the environment,” Smith said. “There’s always …
Feb 20
Taranis, the global leader in AI-powered crop intelligence, announces the appointment of Vern Hawkins to its Board of Directors, effective February 15, 2024. Hawkins, currently serving as Syngenta’s President of Crop Protection and Regional Director of North America, brings extensive international agricultural leadership to Taranis. Taranis is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, creating engagement …
Feb 20
Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University Extension Beef Cattle Breeding Specialist, offers herd health advice as part of the weekly series known as the “Cow Calf Corner,” published electronically by Dr. Peel, Mark Johnson, and Paul Beck. Today, Johnson talks about calving. When you come upon that cow or heifer in the process of calving and …
