RFA Ethanol Podcast

CHB Names 2012 Distinguished Chef

Jamie Johansen

Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) announces the title of 2012 CHB Distinguished Chef and this year’s recipient is truly dedicated to the brand. Robbi Jenkins, executive chef of Three Fires Steakhouse, Prairie Band Casino & Resort, Mayetta, KS. has many years in the culinary industry and very deserving of the award. Originally from Mississippi, Robbi, received her degree in English and …

Beef, Food

Congrats to the 2013 Golden ARC Winners

Jamie Johansen

The Agricultural Relations Council’s (ARC) 2013 Golden ARC Awards Contest were recently announced at the organizations annual professional development meeting in Oklahoma City, OK. 14 Golden ARC winners and 18 Merit winners were awarded to elite agricultural public relations professionals. This year the Golden ARC de Excellence Award was awarded for the best all-around entry in the campaign division. Congratulations …

Advertising, ARC

The Science Behind BASF’s Herbicides

Jamie Johansen

The research and development teams are the key to making BASF a household name among farmers. These biologists and chemists make it possible for BASF to stay innovative, provide solutions and create relationships with growers. During Commodity Classic I was introduced to Luke Bozeman, Technical Marketing Manager in herbicides at BASF. Herbicide resistance is a on-going problem no matter what …

Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic, Research

Innovations in Every Corner

Jamie Johansen

I had so much fun talking with Dr. Jennifer Holland in the BASF booth during Commodity Classic because the passion she has for her job simply radiates through. Jennifer is the Technical Marketing Specialist with the Row Crop Fungicide Team at BASF. She had a wealth of knowledge to share with me and more importantly to growers about their proven …

Audio, BASF, Research

More Than Simply Killing Dieases

Jamie Johansen

Everyone knows that fungicides kill diseases, but the message BASF continues to tell growers is that is does much more. Caren Schmidt, Technical Market Manager in corn fungicides for BASF, spoke with me at their booth during Commodity Classic and she was excited to share the feedback she was receiving from attendees. “Headline is our foundation fungicide that has been …

Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic

Protecting Wheat in 2013

Jamie Johansen

BASF brought out all the stops when it came to educating attendees at this year’s Commodity Classic. Whether growers had questions about herbicides, fungicides or simply wanted to hear the latest research, experts were on hand to give answers. I chatted with Dr. Brianne Reeves, Technical Marketing Specialist with the BASF’s Plant Health Fungicide group. Wheat was the main topic …

Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic, Wheat

Getting Educated About Nozzles

Jamie Johansen

The ever-changing world of technology can be a little overwhelming and since farming is full of technology, it is very understandable that growers across the country could use some extra education. BASF listened to growers when they admitted that they didn’t always feel comfortable with the new technology and partnered with Bob Wolf to bring them On Target Application Academy. …

Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic, Education

BASF Personality Profile – AJ Woodyard

Jamie Johansen

Just over four years ago, AJ Woodyard, joined the BASF team as a young, driven and enthusiastic scientist. Since then he has continued to bring his excitement for the agricultural industry into helping growers get every penny out of their investment. In this BASF Personality Profile, we get to meet AJ and learn more about his background and passion for …

Audio, BASF

XL Solutions at Raven Industries

Jamie Johansen

Experts in Raven Industries’ applied sciences division have been busy bringing new and innovative technologies to the door step of growers across the country. The 2013 Commodity Classic was the place to display these new products and Raven Industries was there to do so. I spoke with Paul Welbig who oversees a lot of the product management issues at Raven. …

Audio, Commodity Classic, Precision Agriculture, Technology

Monsanto Xtend’s Products for Growers

Jamie Johansen

The team at Monsanto is excited to start talking about their new line of products called Roundup Ready Xtend Crop System. Their goal is to help maximize yield potential and weed control through effective and economical weed management. During the recent Commodity Classic, Chuck talked with Michelle Vigna, a Monsanto representative, about the product’s features and when growers can take …

Audio, Commodity Classic