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Exploring advancements in soil-tissue testing and analysis. Fairbury, IL (PRWEB) January 05, 2013 United Soils, Inc. announced today that they will be featured on an upcoming episode of American Farmer, produced by DMG Productions. For over 20 years, United Soils, Inc. has been a high-quality, dependable service provider of soil-plant tissue field services / testing & analysis. United Soils, Inc. recently launched i-F.A.R.M., a new web-based precision ag software, including a mobile...
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Farm Aid today announced that 67 family farm and rural service organizations received $532,300 from its grant program during 2012. These organizations work to strengthen family farm agriculture nationwide. "These grants empower grassroots organizations to put new farmers on the land and amplify the voices of family farmers," said Farm Aid President Willie Nelson. "Farm Aid funds create opportunities for all of us who seek...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) has declared a quarterly dividend on each of the Corporation's three classes of common stock - Class A Voting Common Stock (NYSE: AGM.A), Class B Voting Common Stock (not listed on any exchange), and Class C Non-Voting Common Stock (NYSE: AGM). The quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share of common stock will be payable on December 31, 2012 to holders of record...
CHESTERFIELD, Mo., Nov. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at The Food Dialogues(SM): New York, the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance (USFRA) announced the finalists of its Faces of Farming and Ranching program, a nationwide search launched earlier this summer to help put real faces on agriculture. Chris Chinn (Missouri), Will Gilmer (Ala.), Daphne Holterman (Wis.), Brenda Kirsch (Ore.), Tim Nilsen (Calif.), Eric McClam (S.C.), Katie Pratt (Ill.), Bo Stone (N.C.) and Janice Wolfinger...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) today announced that it achieved record core earnings and program volume for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Core earnings, a non-GAAP measure, was $13.4 million ($1.22 per diluted common share) for third quarter 2012, up from $11.2 million ($1.04 per diluted common share) for third quarter 2011. Core earnings for third quarter 2012 benefited from higher net...
An Indiana University study that looked at consumers who buy locally grown and produced foods through farmer's markets and community-supported agriculture programs found the venues largely attract a "privileged" class of shoppers. "Our findings present a need for broadening local food opportunities beyond the privileged, higher-income consumer, through alternative payment plans and strategic efforts that make fresh foods accessible to a diversity of people," said James Farmer, assistant...
Combine Rental Offering and Data Analytics Platform Help Farmers Maximize Harvest Efficiency and Improve Profitability Kansas City, MO (PRWEB) October 11, 2012 Today, DMG Productions announced that MachineryLink, the experts in combine rental programs and proprietary harvest information services, will be featured in an upcoming episode of American Farmer in early 2013. The segment will showcase MachineryLink’s combine rental business and data analytics platform, helping growers...
CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- SAPTraining9.com announces the release of its new SAP training videos, which offer an innovative way for anyone to learn everything they need to know about SAP consulting. SAP, which stands for "Systems, Application and Products" is an ERP software that is often used by many Fortune 500 companies to automate their manufacturing and finance operations. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121008/CG88201 ) The videos...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac; NYSE: AGM and AGM.A) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Timothy L. Buzby, a 12-year veteran of Farmer Mac, as President and Chief Executive Officer of Farmer Mac, effective immediately. Mr. Buzby has been Farmer Mac's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2009 and prior to that served as Farmer Mac's Controller beginning in 2000. In those capacities, he...
RIVERSIDE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its legacy of giving back to the communities it serves, Farmer Boys announced today the launch of its 12th Annual "Together we are Champions for Children" Help a Child in Need fundraiser, which begins Monday. October 1 and continues through Wednesday, October 31, 2012. The fundraiser benefits the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, which serves over 145,000 critically ill or injured children that come through their...
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The Boerboel is a very large South African working breed. It was originally bred to be a farmer's dog and to defend the homestead. It is a heavy mastiff breed that is obedient, intelligent and dominant. It is thought that the breed was derived from interbreeding African species with French, British and Dutch breeds. The Boerboel should stand 23 to 28 inches high and can weigh between 154 and 200 pounds. It is a well-balanced, substantial breed. Its head is one of its most recognizable...
