250 Agriculture Groups Band together to send Letter of Thanks to Ram Trucks

Feb 08, 2013

Ram trucks receive thank you letter from ag groups for “So God Made a Farmer” commercial

The Ram trucks Super Bowl commercial received praise from nearly 250 agriculture groups this week ranging from regional, state, national farm, ranch, and agribusiness groups sending a joint thank you letter for Ram Truck’s “So God Made a Farmer” Super Bowl commercial. The letter was sent to Chrysler Chairman Sergio Marchionne.

“This year’s game was even more thrilling for the groups signed to this letter because of your truly inspiring Ram trucks ‘So God Made a Farmer’ commercial,” said the group. “We wanted you to know your commercial is very much appreciated, and provides a vital message to the millions who watched the game. The ad reminded viewers that farmers and ranchers – those who feed and clothe this country and much of the world – must not be taken for granted, but instead must be recognized and appreciated for what they do and how well they do it.”

The commercial kicked off a larger campaign declaring 2013 “The Year of the Farmer” while raising money for National FFA Foundation. The money raised will go towards funding initiatives related to FFA’s “Feeding the World – Starting at Home” platform. For every view, download or share of the commercial entitled “Farmer” up to $1 million will be given to National FFA Foundation.

The combined thank you letter to Chrysler’s Ram trucks can be found at: http://animalagalliance.org/images/upload/20130207_Chrysler.pdf

The campaign is supported by Case IH and Farms.com.

Video: Dicamba Returns for Georgia Farmers: What the New EPA Ruling Means for Cotton Growers

After being unavailable in 2024 due to registration issues, dicamba products are returning for Georgia farmers this growing season — but under strict new conditions.

In this report from Tifton, Extension Weed Specialist Stanley Culpepper explains the updated EPA ruling, including new application limits, mandatory training requirements, and the need for a restricted use pesticide license. Among the key changes: a cap of two ½-pound applications per year and the required use of an approved volatility reduction agent with every application.

For Georgia cotton producers, the ruling is significant. According to Taylor Sills with the Georgia Cotton Commission, the vast majority of cotton planted in the state carries the dicamba-tolerant trait — meaning farmers had been paying for technology they couldn’t use.

While environmental groups have expressed concerns over spray drift, Georgia growers have reduced off-target pesticide movement by more than 91% over the past decade. Still, this two-year registration period will come with increased scrutiny, making stewardship and compliance more important than ever.