Here’s the lastest story from Paul McKellips, US Department of State, Public Affairs GO Team on assignment in Iraq. In this one he talks about investment banker Greg Amira who was an vice president for Morgan-Stanley in New York City. He was also an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves. On the morning of September 11, 2001 he was working on the 73rd floor of World Trade Center Two when the first plane crashed into the number one tower.
Honoring USDA Employees
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns honored USDA employees from across the nation for exemplary service and achievements during the 59th annual USDA Honor Awards Ceremony held today.
Boomtown ABC’s
I keep up with Jack Schultz who may travel more than I do. He’s the Boomtown USA guy.
Now the Boomtown Institute has a new book out, “ABC Volume One: Enriching Your Community One Letter at a Time” by Megan Beeler and Coleen Phillips.
AgNewsWire.AgWired.com vs. NFBS?
I know the headline suggests competition although the reality is that these are two very different services. But I’m often asked what the difference is between our AgNewsWire.AgWired.com service and the NAFB member service called NFBS. Then today I received an email from a client of ours that contained a report from the NFBS showing which NAFB members (by name and company) downloaded their audio files. This client wondered if we could provide the same information. The short answer is “no.”
New Ag Hall of Famers
The National Agricultural Hall of Fame will induct three new members. What a diverse group. To attend the ceremony on October 27 contact their office: 913-721-1075 or info@AgHallofFame.com
Nitamin Distributed by Wilbur-Ellis
Specialty ag markets need a special distributor for their specialty fertilizers.
Three Managers For Three-Sixty
Vance’s Food360 division has some new managers. They are Gary English, Eileen (Shay) Weishaar and Cheri Knoy. All of them will work in the Produce Group which publishes The Packer, Produce Merchandising, The Grower, and Citrus & Vegetable as well as web sites and other electronic products covering production through retailing of fruits and vegetables.
Internet Explorer 7 Official
Since Microsoft officially announced Internet Explorer 7 this week I decided to make the switch. It only takes a few minutes and I’ve got it running on my 2 main computers now. So far I’m happy with it.
Who’s Yer HAT Daddy?
A couple years ago the idea of farm podcasting was just not “mainstream.” Now what’s happening? There’s a growing number of farm podcasters. Say it can’t be so Chuck. Sorry. It’s so.
New Media Articles
I get asked for information about blogging, podcasting and how to use RSS all the time. So when I got asked to write a column about new media for a local business publication I thought it would be a good idea since I could start putting things down in writing.