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Ag briefs: What are top concerns across agriculture?

Ag briefs: What are top concerns across agriculture?

Below are highlights from a survey asked of agri-business professionals: "Which topics are on your list of concerns for the coming year?"

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Top concerns: Cost of inputs, Climate change issues / Cap & Trade Legislation, Other environmental regulations
At bottom of list: Estate taxes


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AMC 0032 - Proud To Dairy represents dairymen and women sharing and exemplifying values of hard work.

ProudToDairyProud To Dairy represents dairymen and women sharing and exemplifying values of hard work, persistence, ingenuity, honesty and homegrown success.


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Milk maybe milk but people will buy the prettier packages.

File:Milk glass.jpg WikiCommons I just read FYI-Milk is Milk! Don’t be fooled by creative “branding”!. While I agree with the premiss that 'milk is milk' I also have to agree that branded milk is better than unbranded milk.

Example: No-Name Generic brand or Generic Brand of products (those products with white packaging and green band) of the late 1970's offered products whose major feature was lowest price.

The introduction of the generic brands immediately opened up new markets for the distributors and stores. They were able to create their own store brands to compete with premium brands. Customers immediately bought into this choice. Based on packaging (and associated marketing/branding), people purchased goods. Looking for great peanut butter? Buy Jiffy. Looking to save some money? Buy the store brand. Coca-Cola or Sam's Cola? Choice expanded.

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Dairy states compared, interesting.

Interesting comparison of dairy states, several charts.

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Truffle Media Update for July 14, 2009, Nebraska farmer highlighted on CNN and #agchat

July 14th, 2009

What is being said in agriculture new/social media?
  • Last week, Steve Tucker in Brandon, Nebraska, was interviewed by CNN (video , written post) because of his use of social media while he manages his 4,000 acre

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AMC 0027 - Dino Giacomazzi accepts the responsibility of engaging in social media to educate consumers

DairyCast's Trent Fredenburg chats with with Dino Giacomazzi, a California dairy producer. Dino accepts the responsibility of engaging in social media to educate consumers. Learn more from Dino via @dairydino on Twitter or his blog.

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Phil Seng - The World's Changing Views of U.S. Livestock Agriculture

The World's Changing Views of U.S. Livestock Agriculture.

Jon Caspers (Chairman of the Board, United States Meat Export Federation) speaking on behalf of Phil Seng, United States Meat Export Federation Service.

NIAA 2009 Annual Meeting The Changing Face of Agriculture, March 31 - April 1, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.

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