J Flint

Agronomist, scientist, and tireless advocate for agriculture. The thoughts I share are my own.

[American Seed (ASTA) @Better_Seed]

ASTA elected its 2022-23 officer team during the all-new Leadership Summit this week in Indianapolis. Congratulations @jim_schweigert Dave Armstrong, and Dan Foor! @GroAlliance @LaCrosseSeed #JustGrowIt #GrowingLeaders https://t.co/U1z3zTJzUm

[Seed World United States @SeedWorld_US]

Steps to prep for uncertainties, according to Sheryl Connelly @Ford @Better_Seed #ASTALeadershipSummit

1. Think Differently
2. Beware the SWOT analysis
3. Be Provocative
4. Be Plausible
5. Understand the Difference Between a Fad and a Trend
https://t.co/g3Dg7YItrb

[Andrew Lauver @AndrewLauver]

We ❤️ family tractor day! @JohnDeere @iowa_corn @IowaSoybeans @marymlauver

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

Speechless: The Call That Saved One Hog Producer’s Farm | Pork Business. A great example of one producer helping another...I am proud to work in an industry with these gentlemen ⁦@NationalPork⁩ ⁦@PorkCheckoff⁩ https://t.co/NbqLAhO7m5

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

@JaneDeMarchi @Better_Seed @NAMAmillers Thanks for your service to ASTA. Best wishes as you will bring great leadership to NAMA Millers!

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

Great data driven and timely tool for agriculture. Also a good example of a public private partnership. @PurdueAg @Microsoft

[Purdue Ag Dean @PurdueAgDean]

Our @PurdueAgEcon experts have developed this very helpful tool for the agriculture industry across the US. @PurdueAg @USDA @PurdueExtension @JaysonLusk @LifeAtPurdue @Microsoft

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

Social Distancing in Meat Processing Plant Makes a Factory 40% Less Effi... https://t.co/Y6g3glDBw2 via @YouTube This is perspective from a veterinarian, hog producer and owner of a meat processing plant. There is also a longer version available.

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

Patience, a plan and an unforced error.

[Andrew Cotter @MrAndrewCotter]

Some sports are slower. More about the strategy.

[John Newton @New10_AgEcon]

FSA updated acreage data today, nearly 20 million acres unplanted, here is an updated map of #PreventPlant19 by county @FarmBureau

[Jane Bachmann @BachmannJane]

“This is not your normal conference” said outgoing @Better_Seed chair @JFliAgPro... we visited a germplasm lab, met outside of conference rooms and talked about policy. #JustGrowIt

[American Seed (ASTA) @Better_Seed]

ASTA's @andylASTA responds to chef Dan Barber #NYT opinion. Crop production has changed. It’s had to, as farmers and ranchers have been forced to do more with less. They have successfully done this thanks to innovations like plant breeding. https://t.co/JArLFwOEMt #JustGrowIt

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

It’s great to have the new ⁦@ColoradoFFA⁩ State officers attend the ASTA Policy and Leadership Development Conference in Denver! ⁦@Better_Seed⁩ ⁦@NationalFFA⁩ #JustGrowIt #PLDC

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

Thanks to Applewood Seed for hosting 70 ASTA members to discuss pollinator mixes and seed quality #JustGrowIt ⁦@Better_Seed⁩. Small plantings with the right species can have huge impact.

[Bill Gates @BillGates]

I’m always amazed by the disconnect between what we see in the news and the reality of the world around us. As my late friend Hans Rosling would say, we must fight the fear instinct that distorts our perspective: https://t.co/uQRofM4q2u

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

Congratulations to Abigail Struxness, ASTA Sr. Director, International Trade Programs and Policy for being named to the USDA Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Grains, Feed, Oil Seeds and Planting Seeds. @Better_Seed #JustGrowIt

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

Congratulations to Andy LaVigne, CEO of the American Seed Trade Association for being named to the USDA Agricultural Policy Committee. This is an important advisory committee for USTR Amb. Lighthizer and Sec. Perdue. @Better_Seed #JustGrowIt https://t.co/LGRMvK2Nie

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

Purdue University food service supports farmers by using Plenish high oleic soybean oil. Chefs cite several benefits, including taste and health. @corteva #KeepGrowing https://t.co/X8nMv43kth

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

ASTA has been a leading voice for seed treatment policy and stewardship. Recent advancements and innovations provide new tools for growers. #JustGrowIt

[American Seed (ASTA) @Better_Seed]

Today, we’re in southern Maryland for a field day with other ag associations! ASTA’s @JaneDeMarchi is talking about seed treatment stewardship and ASTA’s work in that space. #JustGrowIt

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

It was an honor to represent ASTA @Better_Seed as Chair and introduce @corteva during the International Seed Federation #WorldSeed19 World Congress. ASTA plays a vital role in global seed policy. #JustGrowIt #KeepGrowing Thanks to Andy and Bernice for their leadership!

[J Flint @JFliAgPro]

It’s great to see 3 young scientists who have chosen to focus on plant breeding to address global food security. ISF #WorldSeed19 is providing a forum to discuss the most challenging aspects of new variety development. #JustGrowIt