#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.

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.

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#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.

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!

#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.

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 – Natural Disasters: #AgChat’s discussion this week centered around preparation and recovery techniques for droughts, floods, tornados and hurricanes. The online conversation was filled with tips about emergency disaster plans, insurance policies, animal safety and business continuity procedures.

Corn Commentary: The National Corn Grower’s Association (NCGA) blog features posts about crop conditions, biofuels, corn yields and commodity prices. Visit their website, like them on Facebook, or follow them on Twitter to keep up with the latest posts.

Ag Beat: Agri-Pulse offers weekly reports on agriculture and rural policy news – covering all sides of the food, fiber, fuel and feed industries and how new policy decisions will affect farmers and producers. Don’t miss a beat! Connect with Agri-Pulse on Twitter or Facebook.

Daily Dose of Dairy: The DairyLine daily broadcast features segments on futures reports, feed costs, harvest data and national crop news. Recently, the daily radio program also incorporated a “reproductive moment” series including heifer breeding advice, best practices and potential reproductive problems.

#AgChat – Mobile Technologies in Agriculture: This week’s #AgChat covered smartphones, tablets, device durability, app reviews and QR codes. Find #AgChat on Twitter to suggest future topics and see what’s in store for next week’s discussion.

The Voice of Agriculture: The American Farm Bureau Federation’s website is packed with information, news, legislative updates, podcasts and much more. Make sure to check out the AgBites newsroom videos as well as the FBlog, written by members of the national Young Farmers & Ranchers program.

Udderly Helpful: The National Mastitis Council (NMC) is a non-profit professional organization focused on reducing mastitis and improving milk quality through research about udder health, milking management and milk safety. Connect with the NMC on Twitter or LinkedIn to get the latest news, research and policy updates.

DairyCast: Subscribe or just listen in on these bi-weekly podcasts covering the latest dairy and agriculture news. Podcast topics include the effects of heat stress, creating a dairy herd management team, nutrition for maximum productivity, consumer relations and more.

#AgChat – Families: This week’s ag chat was centered around dealing with farm and ranch family relationships. Discussion ranged from handling difficult family conversations, managing the next generation, making working together as a family fun, and successful planning tools.

Watch Us Grow: To help consumers better understand family farms, Illinois Farm Families is providing an opportunity for moms to participate in their Family-to-Family Farm Tours. These tours will help the moms learn more about farming operations and how safe and healthy food is produced for their families. Check out their fully interactive website to sign up for the tours or to learn more about family farming.

Discover Your Social Web: The Ohio Farm Bureau has updated their social media guide, providing both beginners and advanced agvocates with the necessary tools to utilize social media to its full potential. Their short and user-friendly tutorials cover Facebook, Twitter and location-based social media.

Produce More, Conserve More: In their most recent blog post, Monsanto discussed the Gothenburg Learning Center – their 324-acre research farm located in Gothenburg, Neb. The learning center showcases how systems-based agriculture practices can work to improve conservation in all aspects of farming operations – including how farmers can improve their yields and reduce inputs while managing drought.

#AgChat  – Moms Know Best: Led by four social media marketing moms, the latest ag chat included a diverse range of discussion regarding farmers markets, food labels, modern ag practices, animal welfare and more.

“Ag”tually…: NBC 12 news in Virginia interviewed Chris and Jennie Simms on how they and other agriculture agvocates are using social media to spread the positive message of agriculture. Their family blog contains ag news, pictures, recipes and videos.

Agriculture’s Future Starts Today: The CropLife Ambassador Network works to educate and excite the next generation about agriculture by bringing free speakers to 4th through 6th grade classrooms to talk about modern American farming. Their website is loaded with great educational resources for moms, teachers and industry professionals.

Farm-N-Wife: This Midwestern farm wife is not only using social media to be the voice for agriculture, she is also using her blog to help other ag professionals use social media. Her blog includes a “featured farmer,” tips for taking flattering farm photos, video editing and uploading tools, farm stories, fun contests and more.