I did make it to the Brownfield reception at last week’s NAMA Conference but without my camera. That’s a rare thing with this blogger. But I was promised a picture and it just showed up in my inbox.
New Mrs. Missouri
From farm broadcaster to Mrs. Missouri America. It’s Lanie Beetsma. Lanie was a farm broadcaster at KMZU in Carrollton, MO.
BIO 2006 Coverage Statistics
I was just looking over some statistics from my recent coverage of the BIO 2006 Convention that I thought you might be interested in. These are only for AgWired since I did some posts on other ZimmComm blogs.
Alcohol Production Training
I am going to go out on a limb and say that participants in this “school” must have a great time. Ethanol Technology Institute sponsors this event which will be in Toulouse, France at the end of next month. Ethanol Technology is owned by Lallemand Specialties, Inc.
Could We Have International Farm Podcasting
Once upon a time I participated in a conference on international farm broadcasting at FAO. It looks like the event has produced results.
Remembering Earth Day
Oops, (yawn) I forgot about Earth Day. I guess that’s because America’s farmers and ranchers believe every day is earth day and it just doesn’t seem like that big of a deal. Who are better stewards of the land than the people who farm it?
AdFarm A Canadian “Best Workplace”
So the question is, “Does this apply to all their offices?” C’mon AdFarm staff, leave your comments here. Who knows, it may mean points at bonus time!
Feeding My Norwegian Senses
We’re now well into the second year of AgWired. Hard to believe. Time flies when you’re blogging. Once again this year, Pioneer Hi-Bred will be sponsoring my coverage of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Congress. This time I’ll be in Hamar, Norway in August.
IALF Golf Classic & Reunion
The rain we’ve been needing here in central Missouri is happening finally. I mention it since this is a golf story and it would have been too wet this morning to do that. I’m sure the weather will be fine for the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation golf tournament though. It’s June 26th at the Elk’s Golf Course in Pontiac.
First Weekly Toy Tractor Winner Announced
This just in from George Williams, The Deere Gear Store: The first winner of the weekly “Win a Toy Tractor Contest” is Walt Lehmann. Walt chose a 1 50 Scale 400D Articulated Dump Truck as his prize. Congratulations Walt!