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Ag News Roundup – 1/6

January 6th, 2012 by Anna Agnew

What’s new in social media? In this blog feature, we’re rounding up the latest social media news that’s impacting the agriculture industry.

Neighbors Up North: Ted McMeekin, the newly appointed minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs for Canada, recently spoke about the important connection between agriculture and social media at the recent Southwest Agricultural Conference in Canada.

Online Dairy Advocacy: Check out this webinar from Dairy Management Inc. and myDairytoolkit about utilizing social media in agriculture and presenting your farming operation in a positive light.

New Editor’s Blog: The editor of Progressive Forage Grower recently started a new blog, and she’s looking for help with a name! Follow along to interact with her on forage news, and submit your idea for a name by Jan. 14.

Cream of the Crop: Progressive Farmer Magazine recently announced its “2012 Best Young Farmers and Ranchers” awards, and Monsanto was proud to claim four out of the five winners on the list as their customers.

Tags: advocacy, Progressive Farmer, Progressive Forage Grower, Social Media
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Ag News Roundup – 12/23

December 23rd, 2011 by Anna Agnew

What’s new in social media? In this blog feature, we’re rounding up the latest social media news that’s impacting the agriculture industry.

#AgChat – Day Job, Farm Job: #AgChat recently discussed ways to stay true to your ag roots while working a day job that might not relate to ag, adjusting to leaving a farm job for a day job or vice versa, and incorporating family members who may have a day job into farm life.

Social Networking Lessons from 2011: Entrepreneur Magazine gives four lessons on social networking from 2011 – applying to businesses and organizations across many sectors including ag.

Social Media to Reach China: The USDA is using social media to build relationships with Chinese consumers to increase confidence in U.S. biotechnology, particularly corn.

Wheat and Technology: Monsanto’s latest blog post tackles the need for more technological investments to ensure the long-term sustainability of wheat.

Tags: #agchat, Biotechnology, China, Social Media, USDA
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Ag News Roundup – 12/9

December 9th, 2011 by Anna Agnew

What’s new in social media? In this blog feature, we’re rounding up the latest social media news that’s impacting the agriculture industry.

#AgChat – Youth in Agriculture: This week’s #AgChat covered 4H and FFA programs, teaching youth to be agvocates, employment for youth in the ag industry and educating America’s youth on the importance of agriculture.

The Future of Social Media: Thirty-eight social media experts weighed-in on what ag professionals can expect in 2012, including increased usage, on-the-go commerce and personalized consumer content.

Barn Media: Brian Allmer, member of The National Association of Farm Broadcasters, released a podcast discussing how farmers use social media to have conversations with consumers and why that is so important for the agriculture industry.

Thankful for Farmers: In 2010, the hashtag #foodthanks generated over 2,000 posts thanking those responsible for our food. Once again, agvocates took to Twitter to show their appreciation for ag this past Thanksgiving.

Tags: #agchat, National Association of Farm Broadcasters, Social Media, Twitter, youth
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Ag News Roundup – 11/11

November 11th, 2011 by Anna Agnew

What’s new in social media? In this blog feature, we’re rounding up the latest social media news that’s impacting the agriculture industry.

#AgChat – Agri-Tourism and Urban Ag: The latest #AgChat covered topics including 4-H and FFA’s push for more urban ag opportunities, fostering agri-tourism, and understanding state regulations and potential liabilities.

Virtual 2011 Corn Harvest: Over 200 blogs mentioned the words “corn harvest” during October – showcasing social media’s rise for not just connecting to the ag world, but getting a front row seat to the harvest Itself. Agriculture.com graphed those mentions across blogs, Facebook and Twitter.

A Day in Ag: AgWeb recently hosted “A Day in Ag” – connecting consumers with the farmers growing their food. The virtual event prompted 200 video submissions and over 600 #dayinag tweets – all providing a glimpse into the lives of farmers and ranchers across the U.S.

The Voice in the Cab: Monsanto’s recent blog post highlights what farm broadcasters mean to the ag industry and what makes farmers and industry professionals really appreciate them.

Tags: #agchat, 4-H, A Day in Ag, agri-tourism, AgWeb, corn harvest, Facebook, farm broadcasters, FFA, Monsanto, Twitter, urban ag
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Agriculture and the Green Economy

November 9th, 2011 by Courtney Beck

Why does agriculture matter to a green economy? Farming First recently addressed this question in their new “Green Economy” video. The video highlights the important role agriculture plays in developing the world economy and meeting the needs of a rapidly growing global population.

Farming First, a coalition made up of 131 organizations, represents the world’s farmers, scientists, engineers and ag industry professionals. Farming First works to promote sustainable agriculture as well as global issues such as food security, preserving natural resources and biotechnology innovations.

For more information, visit their blog or follow them on Twitter.

Tags: agriculture, Biotechnology, Farming First, food security, Green Economy, sustainability, Twitter
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Ag News Roundup – 10/28

October 28th, 2011 by Anna Agnew

What’s new in social media? In this blog feature, we’re rounding up the latest social media news that’s impacting the agriculture industry.

#AgChat – 2012 Farm Bill: Tuesday night’s #AgChat conversation centered on the 2012 Farm Bill – including subsidies, crop insurance rates, dairy policies, food programs and more.

Favoring Facebook: In a recent poll of 131 agri-marketers, Facebook was the social media site of choice. Check out AgriMarketing’s full results to see how other social media sites compared.

Changing the Perception: Dairy Herd Management outlines how the AgChat Foundation’s agvocates are using social media to provide an open dialogue on food production and the ag industry in general.

Drought and The Horn of Africa: Monsanto discusses the famine currently taking place in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. Visit their blog to find out what Monsanto and others are doing to help the over 13 million people in desperate need of relief.

Tags: #agchat, AgChat Foundation, AgriMarketing, Dairy Herd Management, Facebook, Farm Bill, Monsanto
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Ag News Roundup – 10/14

October 14th, 2011 by Anna Agnew

What’s new in social media? In this blog feature, we’re rounding up the latest social media news that’s impacting the agriculture industry.

#AgChat – Open Floor: Harvest, modern dairy production practices, ag industry policies and more were covered in this week’s #AgChat on Twitter. Participate in the live chat every Tuesday from 8-10 p.m. EDT.

Ag Legislation: The Animal Ag Alliance recently released an interactive map on their website that tracks the status of all livestock related federal and state laws.

Where the Dairy Industry Meets: Check out the #WDE11 hashtag on Twitter to see how the 68,006 attendees from 90 different countries experienced the 2011 World Dairy Expo last week.

Socialize with Social Media in Ohio: Ohio residents can learn how social media is impacting all facets of the ag industry by participating in the Northwest Ohio Ag-Business Breakfast Forum on Thurs., Oct. 20.

Tags: #agchat, Animal Ag Alliance, Dairy, Northwest Ag-Business Breakfast, Social Media, Twitter, World Dairy Expo
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World Dairy Expo – Booth Sneak Peek!

October 3rd, 2011 by Anna Agnew

We just finished setting up our booth at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., and here’s a sneak peek for our loyal readers of The Corn Feed!

Starting tomorrow, stop by our booth, Arena 450, to meet with our representatives and learn more about NutriDense Silage. We’re here all week, and we can’t wait to meet you!

Be sure to check back on the NutriDense blog, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to keep up-to-date on our week at the World Dairy Expo.

See you in Madison!

Tags: Booth, Facebook, Madison, NutriDense Silage, Twitter, Wisconsin, World Dairy Expo
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Ag News Roundup – 9/30

September 30th, 2011 by Anna Agnew

What’s new in social media? In this blog feature, we’re rounding up the latest social media news that’s impacting the agriculture industry.

#AgChat – Parenting on the Farm: Instilling tradition and values within children was covered in this week’s #AgChat, with topics including community involvement, decision-making, proper communication techniques and delegating responsibilities. If you are interested in joining in on these weekly conversations, follow @AgChat on Twitter.

Consumers vs. Farmers: Think you can read the mind of a consumer? The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) released survey results this week comparing what farmers and ranchers think consumers want to know about the ag industry vs. what consumers actually want to know. Check out the surprising results here, and find the USFRA on Twitter and Facebook for more.

Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve: The National FFA Organization recently achieved a membership of 540,379 students – its highest membership since its founding in 1928! The FFA offers a myriad of resources on their website, and you can support them by following @NationalFFA on Twitter and liking them on Facebook.

Small Town, Big Ideas: In their latest blog post, Monsanto shares lessons learned from attending the recent 140 Characters Small Town Conference. Watch video highlights here, and learn about how farmers are shattering stereotypes and small towns are earning respect in the online community.

Tags: 140 Characters Small Town Conference, ag chat, agriculture, Facebook, Monsanto, National FFA Organization, Twitter, U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance
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Ag News Roundup – 9/16

September 16th, 2011 by Anna Agnew

What’s new in social media? In this blog feature, we’re rounding up the latest social media news that’s impacting the agriculture industry.

#AgChat – Harvest: This week’s #AgChat focused on the challenges and rewards farmers deal with during harvest time, including best practices, safety, time management, economic effects, labor laws, projected yields and buyer expectations.

Farm Computer Usage: The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report stating that 62 percent of farms now have internet access and more than 70 percent of production farms use the Internet for farm business, among other finds. Read the full report here or check out Progressive Dairyman’s coverage here.

Animals and Ag: Browse the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s (NIAA) website for hot topics in the animal ag industry including animal care, disease protocol and identification regulations. Stay up-to-date by liking them on Facebook or following them on Twitter.

The Voice of Rural America: Listen in to @agritalk’s weekday radio show at 10:06 CDT to hear discussions on drought, animal disease, federal regulation reviews, ethanol and more. Miss an episode? Subscribe to their podcasts on iTunes or visit their archives to get caught up!

Tags: #agchat, AgriTalk, harvest, Progressive Dairyman, radio, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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