Regional contests have whittled down the nation’s most culinary competent teens. The most capable cooks will compete in the final round of the Best Teen Chef 2008 Competition on May 17th at the Art Institute in Las Vegas. Top prize winners in the Competition can win a full-tuition scholarship toward an associate’s degree, certificate or diploma program to study Culinary …
Nolan Ryan Introduces ‘Never, Ever’ Beef
Even Nolan Ryan agrees that all beef is nutritious. But, the former ball player says his beef is a cut above the rest. That’s because he says his company offers what consumers are looking for at the meat case. This USDA-certified Choice line is produced with consumers and their families in mind. This premium line is free from antibiotics and …
Derry Brownfield Show Going “More” Independent
I’ve been asked a few times lately what the story is with The Derry Brownfield Show and Learfield Communications but was waiting to write about it until I had more information. Here’s Derry enjoying a great party out at his cabin last weekend. Probably most of you know that Derry Brownfield and Clyde Lear started Learfield Communications many moons ago. …
Media Buyers Revenge
Here’s something for all you ag media buyers out there. Tired of the sales calls? Pick up a Colt, Lazer or M16 and take care of those bothersome pests. Courtesy of Intergi, it’s the Intergi Shooters Game. Intergi is the premier gaming site representation company that serves customers on a global scale. With years of experience in the gaming community …
Quick and Easy Beef
Chatel Farms wants to give consumers the beef without, well, causing too much of a beef. The Georgia-based company is now offering Beef Crumbles, or, 100 percent pure ground beef packaged in ready-to-use, re-sealable portions. Chatel Farms offers two varieties: 80 percent lean or 85 percent lean. The Crumbles are flash frozen and crumbled using an innovative proprietary technology providing …
NAFB 2008 Producer Media-Use Study – 1st Wave
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has just released some initial results (pdf file) from the first segment of their new producer media use study. I think you should take note of how important text messages are to producers. That really stands out to me. Same for web-based information. The word “grown” is key. It’s growing! The fact that farmers …
How Hot Dogs Are Made
I’ve never really had a major interest in how hot dogs are made. They’re just plain good to eat and that’s good enough for me. I kind of like the ones that fill up the bun. Add some relish, mustard, ketchup, onions, cheese, banana peppers and you’ve got yourself a gourmet meal on a bun. The American Meat Institute has …
Medwick joins Learfield
Learfield Communications, Inc. announces Kelly Medwick is joining Nebraska Radio Network and Brownfield, Ag News for America as the new Account Executive in Lincoln, Neb. “Kelly is a great addition to our team,” said Stan Koenigsfeld, President, Learfield News. �Her enthusiasm and Director of Marketing experience make her a great asset to our team and clients in Nebraska.� As Account …
Milk Money for Mom
A new Got Milk? campaign wants to reward moms. Moms that excel as the family’s ‘Chief Health Officer’ can win $100,000 just in time for Mother’s Day. Mothers have always had a lot on their plates — from carpool queen to coach, counselor to chef. It’s all been part of a day’s work. However, with the growing concerns over childhood …
Zimfo Bytes
Penton Media and Western Farm Press® will be the publisher of the official World Ag Expo magazine and show guide in 2009. The official magazine is distributed to thousands of farmers and ranchers preceding the opening of the worldwide event in February in Tulare, Calif. The magazine is the primary news source for all official Expo details and events. World …