Bayer Discussing Better Ways to Reach Farmers and Consumers

Dan Economy, Education, News from Our Sponsors

In conjunction with last week’s Commodity Classic held in Anaheim, California, Bayer CropScience held their 13th annual Advocacy Forum. Vice-President of Communications for North America Crop Science Division for Bayer, Darren Wallis, said the event helped them bring groups together for good discussions of how better to reach consumers and farmers. That of course includes through social media. Bayer Discussing …

Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation Offering Scholarships

Dan Alabama, Education

If you know a student pursuing a career in agriculture, then they need to know the Alabama Agribusiness Council Foundation is offering scholarships for Alabama students majoring in an ag-related field. Executive Director of the Alabama Agribusiness Council, Leigha Cauthen, has the details. AAC Foundation Offering Scholarships For more information on the scholarships visit: www.alagribusiness.org. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides …

Feeding Minds Press Will Focus on Accurate Agriculture Books for Children

Dan Education, Industry News Release

Bringing children accurate knowledge about how their food is grown is the goal of Feeding Minds Press, a new children’s book publishing venture from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. The new publisher’s first book will be “Right This Very Minute,” written by award-winning author Lisl Detlefsen. It is scheduled for release in January 2019. “‘Right This Very Minute’ …

Celebration Florida H. S. Takes 1st Place Envirothon in Regional Competition

Dan Education, Environment, Florida, Soil, USDA-NRCS

Students from Celebration High School in Osceola County have placed first for the second year-in-a-row in the annual Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Regional Envirothon competition held February 8, 2018 at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando. The 5-member winning team of sophomores and juniors was made up of Julian Landin, Matthew Eynan, Bradley Band, Spencer Schmidt, and Mason Theurer. Envirothon …

USDA Names 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum Student Diversity Program Winners

Dan Education, Industry News Release

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the selection of 30 university students who will attend USDA’s 2018 Agricultural Outlook Forum (AOF), as winners of the USDA Student Diversity Program. These undergraduate and graduate students will receive a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C., capped off by their attendance at the AOF, the USDA’s largest annual meeting, held Feb. 22-23 …

RFA Develops ‘Ethanol in the Classroom’ Program for Students

Dan Education, Energy, Industry News Release

Consumers are never too young to learn about the benefits of ethanol. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has developed an “Ethanol in the Classroom” course, providing a fun and interactive way for students to learn about the renewable fuel. The e-Learning program is broken down into three levels: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, and Grades 9-12. After selecting the appropriate level, …

Alabama Extension Hosts Precision Ag Workshop

Dan Alabama, Education

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System will host the year’s first precision agriculture workshop Jan. 18 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. While producers continue to adopt new farming technologies, Alabama Extension professionals are committed to working alongside them with industry partners to expand their practical knowledge and increase adoption. Previously held at E.V. Smith Extension …