Jill Loehr has joined Wyffels Hybrids as a new communications manager. Loehr will be responsible for developing a strategic communications plan, as well as working closely with the director of marketing to develop materials and programs that reinforce Wyffels’ brand promise of being the best way to bring seed technology to the farm. Loehr has extensive communications experience serving most …
Why Do People Use Social Networks
When I speak on the subject of social networking I first try to get my audience to think of how they interact socially with others when they’re together. A good example is at a conference cocktail party. You form little groups of people who discuss topics of common interest that may include business or personal issues. Right? From there I …
Zimfo Bytes
A group of public and private agriculture organizations announced an alliance known as Improved Maize for African Soils that will improve food security and livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa. Farmer-leaders of the United Soybean Board and soybean checkoff selected the U.S. Soybean Export Council as its primary contractor to implement its 2011 International Marketing program. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently …
Watchdogs on the Tail of HSUS
The new watchdog project on the tail of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is really showing a bite that matches its bark. The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) just launched HumaneWatch.org earlier this week to expose the agenda and activities of HSUS. It includes a sharp-toothed blog written by CCF’s Director of Research David Martosko, as well …
Ducks Unlimited Tour
Before leaving Ducks Unlimited this morning we took a group photo of those of us attending the Agricultural Relations Council meeting. Thank you to Tony Dolle, Director, Communications for doing the honors. We received a great program overview and I’ll have more to post on the presentation at Ducks Unlimited within the next couple days. Your agriblogger is a little …
Guess Whose Boots
At the urging of my ARC buddies I am posting a new edition of “Guess Whose Boots.” This is going to be tough. I will not lie. But the first person to leave a comment with the correct answer (as defined by me) will win a prize from the ZimmComm prize stash. I will tell you that the photo was …
Kasper New Director of Marketing For FMC Corporation
John Kasper has been announced as Director of Marketing for FMC Corporation today. In this position, Kasper will lead the FMC marketing group and oversee segment strategies, all tactical marketing elements of the operational business, traditional communications and e-communications, market and competitive intelligence efforts, data management and customer relationship management functions. “John is an excellent addition to our strong, innovative …
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John Deere has stepped forward once again as a premier sponsor of National Ag Day, celebrated on the first day of spring, March 20, 2010. Syngenta Seeds, Inc., will begin selling soybean seed in EZ-Count 140,000 seed units for the 2010 planting season. T-L Irrigation Company is pleased to announce that Dan Glenn of Danvers, Ill., has earned the “Top …
New Logo/Officers For Agricultural Relations Council
This morning the Agricultural Relations Council unveiled a new logo. Actually, it was ARC President Deron Johnson who made the unveiling. He says the logo has some very specific thematic elements including: The “A” in arc has an actual arc that sweeps through the middle of the letter. The typeface is bold and uppercase signifying simplicity and strength. This logo …
Land Values
Farmland values was a very important topic of discussion at the Farmland Investment Fair put on by the Chicago Farmers. One of the educational sessions on the topic was conducted by Mike Shane, First Farm Credit Services. Mike told me they focused on what land values are now and what drives them. They can’t predict them of course. He says …