Hello farm podcasters. How many of you really like using your iPhone to record interviews? How many of you wish you could plug in your own microphone? Sometimes that would be best, like in a noisy room. It would also be handy to plug in the audio from a mult box during a press conference or other presentation too. I’m …
GROWMARK Grain Division Growth
The GROWMARK Grain Division is making news. First off, the division will have a new VP as of November 1. Brent Ericson has been named Vice President, Grain, replacing Davis Anderson, who retired in September. As VP, Grain, Ericson will be responsible for the overall management, oversight, support and growth of GROWMARK’s grain business, which includes 80 grain members and …
Ag Relations Council Offering Accreditation Training
The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) is offering an opportunity for you career agricultural public relations professionals. ARC is one of only a few organizations that is approved to offer APR accreditation through the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). ARC member Ken Gordon of Ashland is coordinating preparation courses to help ensure your success in earning accreditation. If interested, contact …
Shula Burger
As a Miami Dolphins fan this story caught my eye. Not only am I a Don Shula fan but I really like his restaurants. Now he’s got a new concept going – Shula Burger. The winningest coach in National Football League History and restaurateur Don Shula is kicking off his newest concept, SHULA BURGER. The first location will open in …
2012 Best of NAMA Call For Entries
It’s time to get your Best of NAMA entries ready. Don’t wait until the day of the deadline! That would be like doing your homework at the last second when you were in school. Of course you probably never did that right? You’ve done a lot of hard work and now it’s time for it to pay off. Submit your …
Two Days Worth
Have I ever mentioned my husband works fast? We dug post holes last week and after two full days of work, this is what our shed looks like now. By this weekend, we’ll be putting color on the walls (tin) and it will resemble the exact mirror opposite of our house. Our son calls it the “new house” and says …
Zimfo Bytes
Balchem Corporation has announced the addition of Jonathan Griffin as the North American Sales Manager – Specialty Products Verde Bio-Science is pleased to announce the addition of chemist Dr. Robert (Andy) Hudson to its staff. Seafood Health Facts project has launched a website designed to help clear up some of the confusing messages surrounding seafood. A cutting-edge Successful Farming magazine …
Amazing Maize: The exhibit
After over five years in development the Indiana State Museum opened its Amazing Maize: The Science, History and Culture of Corn Saturday. The exhibit will run for the next 16 months at the museum located in the heart of Indianapolis. In those 16 months, Indianapolis will play host to two National FFA Conventions AND the Super Bowl. Talk about the …
IA Secretary of Ag New President of NASDA
Congratulations to Iowa Secretary of Ag, Bill Northey. He’s been elected to serve as President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) for 2011-12. As President, Northey will host NASDA members in Des Moines September 12-17, 2012. “I’m excited for this opportunity and appreciate the support of NASDA members,” Northey said. “As negotiations pick up on the …
National Alpaca Farm Days
Aww. Isn’t he (?) cute? He wants you to visit an Alpaca farm. Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA) invites you to visit their member farms and ranches on National Alpaca Farm Days on September 24th and 25th. This is a unique opportunity for the public to explore the many aspects of the alpaca livestock industry in the United States …