What direction do you think the industry is headed? How much technology do you use for farming, ranching, agribusiness or your organization? Is there to much technology? Are youth active in your community with FFA and / or 4-H? These are just a few of the topics that we will cover. There are so many more, as an advisor...y board member have a say in how the company grows. Contact us.

Fall harvest is in full swing throughout the midwest. What are you yeilds like so far? What is the typical moisture levels for corn? Running corn or beans? Is weather impacting getting the crop out? Is your grain storage full but still crop in the field? Does the local elevator have enough storage? Share your opinions, numbers and thoughts on this season.

South Dakota AG News

http://www.rapidcityjournal.com/news/article_2437193c-cb7a-11df-aaad-001cc4c03286.html

Ever want to know the future of the industry? Then Evanston WY is the place to be in Oct, 13-15. Register now to get insights on the industry. Follow this link http://wyagric.state.wy.us/component/content/article/212

Also does your State, association or organization have a similar event or events to discuss the future of the industry? If you know of an event, conference or meeting let The AGTV Network know.

Dad once said "son, you can take the boy off the farm, but you can never take the farm out of the the boy". Dad instilled in me my love for agriculture. I learned everything I know about grain farming, livestock, fence repair, driving a manual transmission, working cattle, original social networking (local cafe) and a whole lot more from Dad, who turns 80 today and still farms today so HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Social networking is being done through a wide variety of outlets. The agriculture community is no different. Lets expand the network even further, request a copy of the AGTV Network elevator speech. This document details how the service will benefit the agriculture industry. The opportunity for individuals in industry to start and grow a service focused on ag. Get to the web site send an email or call to get the information.

What makes agriculture important to you? For some it is a lifestyle choice, others learn of the industry through a first job on a farm, ranch or other ag enity. Was it 4-H or FFA for you? AGTV Network wants to hear your story. Put together a video clip of your story and post here or on the blog. AGTV Network looks forward to hearing about your ag journey.

AGTV Network wants you to learn more about the company. Send us an email for a copy of our elevator speech. It details the purpose of the service and how it will benefit the industry, regardless of the size of your operation. If you involved in the industry and want to be on the ground floor of a service designed for you drop us an email.

Farm Aid celebrated 25 years today! 2010 concert is October 2 in Milwaukee WI. Show your support, attend the concert, donate to this very worthy cause, join the cause, shop on line, support the Growing of America!

Thanks to the Farm Aid organization from The AGTV Network.

If you live in rural America your connection to the internet maybe limited to dial up or perhaps you have a satellite connection. Is a broadband connection for rural America the answer? What is your opinion? Are the costs within reach? How might rural development play a role?

Spoke with a guy from MO this evening about the advisory board. Looking for more folks involved in the industy for the board. Send an email or call from contact information shown on the web site to get additional information.

www.agtvnetwork.com

Our social network is growing. AGTV Network is working on providing an alternate to the available channel(s) that offer agricultural programs. The posts here, on Twitter & the blog show the diversity of the industry. There is so much more content that can be produced. If this type of television programming interests you, The AGTV Network wants to talk with you, opportunities exist for the right parties.

The final day of Husker Harvest Days 2010! Let us know your impressions and activities from this year.

Agriculture and television programming is an untapped market. The AGTV Network is seeking like minded folks to further a discussion.

http://www.huskerharvestdays.com/story.aspx/day/one/is/success/for/hhd/28/42021


Day One of HHD! Success!

Alternative energy, a must for the future of rural America and agriculture.

http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.source.php?sourceID=009123

Biofuels in Indiana, http://www.in.gov/isda/biofuels/index.html

What is your State doing?

HHD in Grand Island starts today with new facilities. Promises to be a great show.

http://www.huskerharvestdays.com/story.aspx/new/facilities/ready/for/hhd/28/41966

Do you use GPS in your operation? PrecisionAg.com has the following video, courtesy of MeiserMedia Worldwide.

http://www.precisionag.com/news/?storyid=2285

Picked up more followers for Twitter over the weekend. Thanks!

What is the most popular form of the potato? Baked, fried, mashed or what is your method?

Check out the USPB for their take. http://www.uspotatoes.com/index.html

Grain elevators, a staple of the rural horizon, is yours local one historic?

http://www.country-grain-elevator-historical-society.org/

The AGTV Network toured an alpaca farm in WY this summer and wanted to learn more about this portion of the industry. If you raise alpacas let The AGTV Network know of your operation.

http://www.alpacainfo.com/

Idaho's plan for the industry through 2012.

http://www.agri.state.id.us/Categories/AboutISDA/Documents/strategic_plan/ISDA_strategic_plan2007.pdf

Texas and Agtourism, what the Lone Star state is doing. http://www.agr.state.tx.us/agr/media/media_render/0,1460,1848_17053_40263_0,00.html

Agtourism, an under appreciated are of tourism? See what Kentucky has to say.

http://www.kyagr.com/pr/newscenter/2010agritourismmonth.htm

News from New York State Ag Dept on Emerald Ash Borer. 18 NY counties have the issue.

http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us/AD/release.asp?ReleaseID=1921

Biodiesel making news. The future fuel option for the industry? http://www.biodiesel.org/news/pressreleases/20100830_NG.pdf

Produce Marketing Association Fresh Magazine Summer 2010

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/pma/fresh_2010summer/#/0

Colorado State University AG Day 2010. Get you tickets early.

http://csuagday.com/

Labor Day Weekend, drive safe, enjoy the cookouts with family and friends. Thanks to the industry.

Check out our Facebook and Twitter sites for more industry information.

Midterm elections are around the corner. How will the outcome impact the industry? How will the outcome impact your State?

Today is the final day for FPS 2010. Let's hear your comments on the show this year!

E15 topic at FPS 2010. Is E15 a part of your agriculture? Post comments here or on The AGTV Network Facebook page.

The State of Michigan ended the 160 year tradition of their State Fair due to economic reasons. This is a sad day for Michigan agriculture.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100901/ap_on_bi_ge/us_food_and_farm_michigan_fair