The third annual AgChat Foundation Agvocacy 2.0 event is scheduled for August 23-34 in Kansas City, MO. This is where farmers and ranchers from across the nation will convene to learn how to better support agriculture and engage with non-farm consumers. Will you be there? Agvocacy 2.0 is hosted by the AgChat Foundation, a primarily volunteer organization that aims to …
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This week, 200 4-H members from across the country came to the nation’s capital to make their voice heard as part of the 2012 National 4-H Conference. R&D LifeSciences, LLC, announced the hiring of Katie Johnson as an animal nutritionist. Woodruff Sweitzer was appointed the agency of record for Livestock Identification Services Ltd. The Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association …
Let’s Get Rid of Death Tax
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What do you think is a fair “death tax” rate?” It is no surprise that common sense and fair thinking respondents said Zero – 66%; 35% over $5 million – 0% under (current) – 21%; Other – 8 % and 55% over $1 million – 0% under (pre 2001) – 5%. This really is …
An ARC History Lesson With Don Lerch & Paul Weller
At the 2012 Agricultural Relations Council Annual Meeting, the first two members of the newly established Agricultural Public Relations Hall of Fame were inducted. Pictured below are Lyle Orwig, Charleston Orwig, (left) and Don Lerch, retired, with their awards. Before the award ceremony I visited with Don Lerch, who was a founding member of ARC and Paul Weller, Agri/Washington, who …
McCormick Company Seeking New Opportunities
I just spoke with Mark Perrin, President, McCormick Company, who says the agency is looking for a new opportunity. Post Update: The Pioneer account will be transitioning to the Ogilvy & Mather operating unit in Minneapolis, The Lacek Group LLC. Here’s why: McCormick Company announces that it will no longer be the agency of record for Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont …
Then vs. Now — Planting
In this post comparing farming “then” to farming “now”, and in honor of the quickly approaching planting season, I interviewed my grandfather about his check-row planter that they used in the ‘30s. Back then, the typical farm size was 80-160 acres and they started planting corn around May 10th. Grandpa says, “We started planting corn when the hedge leaves were …
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The United States Potato Board grower membership elected new leadership during its annual meeting. NovaSource announces that Lorox agricultural herbicide has just been accepted for use on edamame (immature soybeans) by the EPA. The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and AG CONNECT Expo will introduce Gold and Silver innovation awards at the opening ceremonies of AG CONNECT Expo …
2012 Golden ARC Awards Presented
The 2012 Golden ARC Awards were bigger and better this year as the number of entries increased significantly. Here’s Mace Thornton, ARC President, presenting one of the many awards won by Osborn Barr and being accepted by Keri Geffert English. I hope to add a link to the full list of award recipients shortly. In addition to these awards I …
ARC Tours Tea Plantation
Here’s the happy farm tour group for the 2012 Agricultural Relations Council Annual Meeting. We’re touring Charleston Tea Plantation in this photo. I learned a lot about tea production today and since they have a nice gift shop, I’ve got some American made to take home with me. I’ve got interviews to share in the coming days. We were on …
BASF Personality Profile – Luke Bozeman
BASF Herbicide Technical Market Manager Luke Bozeman has only been with BASF Crop Protection for a short time now, but he brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and enthusiasm to the company for helping growers get the most out of every acre. In this BASF Personality Profile, we learn more about Luke, who was born and raised on a diversified …