Year
2016
At AgChat’s 2016 Cultivate & Connect Conference I expected to learn how to become a better advocate for agriculture. As usual, my expectations were blown out of the water. I learned many valuable things about engineering networks, telling my story,… Continue Reading →
It’s no secret I’m pumped about attending the AgChat Foundation’s 2016 Cultivate & Connect Conference this December (8th-9th). I realize the Conference is still approximately 89.5 days away (who’s counting?), but I already started some preliminary preparations since I needed… Continue Reading →
Corn production in the US In 2016, the USDA estimates 94.1 million acres of corn was planted in the United States. With an average planting population of about 34,000 kernels per acre, that means farmers planted almost 3.2 trillion corn seeds… Continue Reading →
My first role at Monsanto was as a Production Associate at a soybean seed production facility. This was an entry-level management position with responsibilities that included overseeing our in-house quality lab, performing quality tests, managing data, field inspecting, and product stewardship. That’s… Continue Reading →
Happy Social Media Day! Twitter has quickly become my favorite social media platform. While I’ve been using it with increasing frequency over the last nine months, I’ve only just now become interested in its Analytics feature. (As in literally a… Continue Reading →
Despite our best efforts, sometimes the Universe has other plans for us and a Texan might find themselves having to relocate out of our great state. As devastating as that might seem, since moving to the Midwest I’ve learned that it’s definitely possible to… Continue Reading →
Mother Nature can change everything in the blink of an eye. Just ask any farmer or family who’s had their life turned upside-down by a natural disaster. She has the power to contribute to a bountiful harvest or to completely… Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk Labeling One of the hottest topics in the food industry right now is whether or not foods containing ingredients derived from GMOs (genetically modified organisms) should require a mandatory label. In general, those pushing for mandatory GMO labeling… Continue Reading →
So, where do you work? This is one of the most common questions we all get asked when catching up with old friends or partaking in small talk with strangers. Some people might think being asked this question would bring… Continue Reading →
When I was a student at Texas A&M, The Big Event was one of my favorite traditions to participate in. It’s recognized as the largest student-run, one-day community service project in the nation! On one day each spring, the Aggies go… Continue Reading →
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