Some people were born with a voice destined for radio. Fortunately, Ag Leader training specialist Jessica Ahrens, who possesses all the qualities of a great broadcaster, decided to pursue a career in precision agriculture and is a member of the SMS Support Team! Many have heard her voice through a number of educational resources available including classroom training, free online …
NAMA Executive Committee Meeting
The executive committee of the National Agri-Marketing Association is hard at work on the business of the organization. At this quarterly meeting we review financials, committee reports, updates on the annual meetings, awards program and more. We’re also making sure we’re on the path laid out by the strategic plan. I’ll have an update from our new President, Paul Redhage, …
Get Schooled in Ants
The nationwide School of Ants has found a home at the University of Florida. The school is an example of citizen science, a project where anybody can collect and submit data for experts to review and compile. Ants are collected from personal yards and neighborhoods and then entomologists identify each species and plot its location. These digital maps provide a …
Learn, Laugh, & Lead at 2013 CCA Bootcamp
The Cooperative Communications Association’s 2013 Professional Development workshop will be here before you know it. Register by January 11 to attend the CCA Bootcamp held January 29th & 30th in Bloomington, IL. Be sure to pack your tools of the trade including camera and/or video camera to fine tune skills in web design, photography, videography & social media. The world …
FMC Seeking Registration for Anthem on Cotton
FMC Corporation is working on registration of a new herbicide for resistant weed control in cotton by 2014. Growers at the Beltwide Cotton Conferences had a chance to hear more about it this week from Scott Akin with FMC. “Anthem is going to be a valuable pre-emergence herbicide I think for cotton growers across the belt for use against grasses …
O’Brien Named Senior Vice President for AEM
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has named Charlie O’Brien as senior vice president in recognition of his expanded leadership responsibilities for the association. These include activities under AEM’s new strategic plan, initiated in 2012, to better serve all members’ current and future business-development needs. In addition to increased responsibilities since joining AEM in 2007, O’Brien has taken a leadership …
Her New Home
Our little filly named Surprise is now a permanent resident of Kansas, but still in the family. She made the 7-hour trek this past weekend to my in-law’s house and from the looks of things, has already bonded with her new family. If she didn’t like cattle and cattle dogs before, she better learn and learn quickly as she may …
Beltwide Cotton Loves Ag Media
There were a few tears and a lot of laughs as the National Cotton Council hosted dinner to thank members of the ag media for their many years of covering the Beltwide Cotton Conference. We all gathered together after dinner for a memory photo – click on the picture for a larger image. Many of us pictured here have known …
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative Has New Logo
FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative board of directors recently unveiled its new logo. The identity symbolizes the newly formed cooperative’s vision and commitment to its members. The logo and brand identity were approved by the FarmFirst Dairy Cooperative’s board of directors and will be integrated throughout membership and marketing efforts as the new cooperative establishes its presence in the industry.
What Was the Top Story of 2012?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, ”How do you feel about the fiscal cliff compromise?” Our poll results: Forty-one percent said Sick of Congress; thirty-two percent said Disgusted; 15 percent said Disappointed; five percent said Pleased and Hopeful; and one percent said Thrilled. Looks like the majority of you are tired of hearing about Congress! Our new ZimmPoll is now …