It’s the final day of World Dairy Expo and things are getting more relaxed for the agriblogger. It’s also a lot quieter here in the media room. We’re down to the die-hards I guess. During our media talk session Kathy LaScala wanted to talk about the International Forum for Women in Dairying. I asked her what this is all about. …
Creating Farm Podcasting Listeners
You’ve got to love all the companies that are giving away iPods to producers so they can listen to our farm podcasts! Take Schering-Plough which is giving away an iPod here at World Dairy Expo (Booth 3817). That’ll be one more dairy producer who can subscribe to our Milking Parlor podcast. The idea of listening to content when you want …
Rhea & Kaiser Move Rewards Talent with Promotion
A look at the latest internal changes at Rhea & Kaiser would suggest the marketing communications agency rewards a job well done with a job on a higher rung of the company ladder. Rhea & Kaiser has promoted Kim Lynch from account supervisor to management supervisor of account services. In her new role, Lynch will oversee all communication programs for …
Hondo Grows Its Marketing Team
The Fort Worth-based Hondo Group is expanding its capabilities in marketing communications. Hondo now has a new account executive, a new junior designer and a new production and traffic manager. The company says it’s eager to put the fresh perspectives from these three new hires to use. “We are very excited to bring in these three talented new employees,” said …
Monsanto Steps Up its Role in Ethanol Production
Monsanto Company prides itself on being an industry leader when it comes to remaining on the cutting edge of agricultural technology. Now, Monsanto has announced it will be collaborating with Perten Instruments to ensure the company maintains its leadership in the emerging ethanol industry. Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) and Perten Instruments today announced a collaboration to develop advanced process analytical …
Badger NAMA Chapter Meeting
The Badger chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association held a meeting here at Expo and members from other chapters around the country were invited to attend. It provided a great opportunity for networking and we had a program too. On hand was Leigh Rubin, syndicated comic artist. We were welcomed by chapter President, Betsy Francoeur, Bader Rutter. Afterward some of …
Learn the Nuts & Bolts …
The American Agricultural Editors’ Association and Livestock Publications Council are pleased to host the latest Midwest Regional Design & Writing Workshop. The Nuts & Bolts of Ag Communication will be held April 10, 2008 at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., Johnston, Iowa. Be a part of the design and writing tune-up! For more information, contact: Diane Johnson (LPC) at dianej@flash.net or …
LPC Meets With Dairy Woman of the Year
The Livestock Publications Council met for breakfast with the Dairy Woman of the Year, Deborah Lee Reinhart, a producer from New Holstein, Wisconsin. She’s pictured third from the left in the front row Diane Johnson, LPC Executive Director gave us an update on some of the regional workshops as well as the Gala Banquet at the American Royal in a …
Farm Podcasting at World Dairy Expo
I’m not the only farm podcaster here at World Dairy Expo. You can find DairyCast on display in the main exhibit hall building. If you’re feeling all stressed out then you should stop by for a stress release cow. Host Ned Arthur is wandering around recording sessions and interviews for current and upcoming episodes of the program. I’m sure the …