Registration is now open for the 2011 National Agri-Marketing Conference. Really. I know you were waiting for this moment. Give a registration as a gift for that person you love or want to reward. Just an idea. And how about you agrimarketing companies? Do you have your sponsorship locked in yet? Now is the time! Last year’s Conference was the …
Gateway NAMA Holiday Party
Here’s a Christmas party to put on your list. Next week the Gateway (St. Louis) Chapter of NAMA will be holding a dinner and you really need to make your reservation today if possible. C’mon Gateway members and anyone interested in agrimarketing who will be in St. Louis next week. Not only will it be a great get-together but it’s …
Andy Vance Joins Feedstuffs
Andy Vance, formally with ABN Radio, has officially announced his new gig will be with Feedstuffs. “I’m very excited to announce that I’m joining Feedstuffs and Feedstuffs Foodlink as a featured contributor, writing for Feedstuffs’ weekly print and online editions, and providing exclusive online audio and video content,” Andy says on his blog “The Angle.” According to Feedstuffs, Andy starts …
ABN Radio Ceases Operations
It is always sad to report a death – in this case, the death of a very well-respected agricultural radio operation. The ABN (Agri Broadcast Network) was founded in 1972 by the late Ed Johnson and has a rich history of service to Ohio’s agricultural community. In 2007, the network was taken over by Lindsay Hill and Andy Vance, who …
Why Do You Believe in Biodiesel?
Maybe it’s the renewable nature of the fuel. Maybe it’s the fact that the fumes from some of it smells likes french fries. Maybe, my personal favorite, it helps this country get off its foreign oil addiction. Well, whatever your reason for believing in biodiesel, the National Biodiesel Board is inviting you to put your thoughts onto video: The best …
Introducing The ZimmPoll
Starting today we’re launching a new feature on all the ZimmComm New Media news websites, including AgWired. This is a weekly quick-vote style poll which we’re affectionately calling the ZimmPoll. The ZimmPoll is designed to gauge your opinions on a range of topics, including agriculture and agribusiness, emerging technologies and consumer trends. Look for a new poll each week in …
Who Is Novus International
Who is Novus International? Well, loyal AgWired fans know and at the recent NAFB convention Trade Talk session a lot more people found out. Pictured are (l-r) Jared Hux, Wendell Knehans and Tracy Barfield. I spoke with Wendell about this question of just who Novus is. He says Novus is the company that puts together the micro ingredients for a …
Behringer Joins BCS
Our good friend Sally Behringer has a new job with our good friends at Blasdel Cleaver Schwalbe Communications. She’ll be an account manager on several key public relations accounts. The photo is from last week’s agency open house (party). Behringer has more than 20 years of experience in agricultural public relations and marketing communications. She has served clients in the …
Farm Bureau Celebrates 50 Years of Membership Growth
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has more members than ever before. According to new AFBF membership figures, there are now 6,279,813 member families that belong to the nation’s largest general farm organization, marking 50 consecutive years of membership growth. State Farm Bureaus overall reported a total 2,149 more member families this year than in 2009. American Farm Bureau President …
Lucas to Chair House Ag Committee
Congressman Frank Lucas (R-OK) has been selected to chair the House Agriculture Committee in the 112th Congress. “It is an honor to continue in this leadership role of the Agriculture Committee where I have served since I was first elected to Congress,” Lucas said. “As a lifelong farmer from a diverse, agricultural state, I have lived the real world challenges …