- The American Angus Association® Board of Directors has selected five individuals for induction to the Angus Heritage Foundation. The 2007 inductees include John Barton, Kansas City, Mo.; Bob Hartley, Vinita, Okla.; Blanford Pierce, Creston, Ill.; and T.D. Steele, Roanoke, Va. Fred Francis, formerly of Wilmington, Ill., will be inducted posthumously. A special recognition of the inductees was held during the American Angus Association’s Angus Annual Banquet, Nov. 12 in Louisville, Ky.
- The 2008 American Agriculture Calendar is ready. This 13-month planning calendar is available free of charge, while quantities last. Just email your mailing address to sales@ncmsonline.com, “Calendar Request” in the subject line, and this beautiful full color, 13-picture calendar will be on its way to you.
- Osborn & Barr adds extensive knowledge and varied experience to its media department with the appointment of Pat Rosner to vice president, director of integrated media. Rosner brings more than 20 years of media experience to her new role at O&B, having worked with both business-to-business and consumer media. As director of integrated media, Rosner will oversee the strategic planning and media execution of all O&B accounts, including Monsanto, the United Soybean Board, Intervet and Michelin Ag Tires.