With more than a century of history, the Iowa Power Farming Show has become the third largest farm show in the United States, according to show director Tom Junge. “We have over 300,000 square foot of exhibit space and about 750 exhibitors,” Junge said. “One thing we take pride in is we have all ag displays. We have three different …
AG CONNECT Expo Keynote by James C. Borel
The keynote address at the welcome session of the 2013 AG CONNECT Expo was provided by James C. Borel, Executive Vice President, Dupont. The focus of his remarks was on the need to feed a growing population. He says that at Dupont their approach to global food security rests on four key principals. They include “Science is universal but solutions …
Claas Celebrating 100 Years at AG CONNECT Expo
The welcoming session and Celebration of Agriculture Reception of the 2013 AG CONNECT Expo has taken place and it was a packed house. Giving welcoming comments and emceeing the session was Rob Kolb, Vice President, Global Business Development, GEA Farm Technologies. Rob’s first task was to introduce our first speaker, Dr. Theo Frye, Marketing and Strategy, Spokesman of the Executive …
The Global Perspective at Novus
The trade show is currently in full swing at the International Production & Processing Expo here in Atlanta. Right as you walk in you can’t help but notice Novus International. I stopped by and had the opportunity to talk with Jim Gerardot, Executive Director of Global Marketing, about how they bring local solutions into their global marketplace. “It’s a great …
Koch Agronomic Services Has Scientific Integrity
Koch Agronomic Services is on display here at AG CONNECT Expo. I visited with Greg Schwab, Director of Agronomy (seen on AgriTalk), to learn what he’s talking to farmer attendees about. Greg says the company has grown tremendously in the last two years with multiple acquisitions to add to their product lineup. One of the key issues he’s talking to …
AG CONNECT Expo is Bigger and Better
AG CONNECT Expo is off to the races in Kansas City, MO. Show Director Sara Truesdale Mooney was on the show floor early as a guest on AgriTalk, seen here with host Mike Adams. AgriTalk was broadcasting live from the Koch Agronomic Services exhibit this morning. Sara says there are over 30 co-located events taking place here this week. That’s …
New Hire & Promotion for Harvest PR & Marketing
Harvest PR & Marketing, Inc., is pleased to announce the recent addition of industry veteran Eric Davis as account director, and the promotion of Adriane Marten to digital and social media manager. As account director for Harvest, Davis will be instrumental in managing key food and agriculture accounts, guiding strategy and developing new business for the agency. His food category …
Becker in New Position with GROWMARK
Congratulations to Cassie Becker who is moving into the Publications and Media Relations Specialist position at GROWMARK effective February 1, 2013. In her role, Cassie will serve as the primary journalist/photographer/videographer and managing editor of the GROWMARK Spirit and Growing Forward. Additionally, she will be responsible for creating and producing various publications, multi-media, and institutional materials and developing and implementing …
NAMA Regional Best of Awards Banquets
I wish I could attend all the National Agri-Marketing Association regional Best of NAMA Awards banquets. It’s just another great time to network with professionals in the industry. Last night I had the opportunity to attend the Region II awards banquet in Kansas City, MO, conveniently scheduled prior to the start of the AG CONNECT EXPO. In the top photo …
Novus Luncheon Addresses Consumer Trends at IPPE
The International Poultry, Feed & Meat Expo’s have joined forces this year to bring you the International Production & Processing Expo. The trade show doesn’t open until tomorrow, but for poultry scientists from around the world, events like the Novus Luncheon brought a new-found insight into the changing world of the food industry. As attendees enjoyed lunch, Andy Vance, Staff …