Anderson Joins Valent U.S.A. Corporation’s Sales Team WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (March 31, 2005)- Valent U.S.A. Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Brad Anderson to their Midwestern sales team. Anderson, a 20-year veteran of the agricultural industry, will serve as a sales representative for the state of Nebraska. For more information contact Lauren T. Daniel, (901) 523-2000 or Lori …
A Gaggle Of Blags?
You know “blog” really isn’t a very pretty word. But what else are you going to call it? What if it’s an ag-related blog? Would it be a “blag?” (Sent in by the oh so creative Steve Mays) And would a bunch of blags be a blaggle?
Writing Our Way To Switzerland
Actually I hope we can eat some good cheese and chocolate and sample some great wines!
I’ll be in some excellent company on my trip this fall to the IFAJ Congress in Thun, Switzerland. At this point I know that John Walter, editor, Agriculture Online/Successful Farming, Mike Wilson, editor, Farm Futures, Kelly Schwalbe, BCS Communications and Greg Lamp, editor, The Corn And Soybean Digest will also be going.
A New Angus At Hard Rock Cafe
I love beef and I love the idea of Certified Angus Beef at a rock and roll restaurant! My middle name begins with an “A.” It could stand for Angus. Can I have one free too? Please . . . A NEW LEGEND IN BURGER HISTORY Hard Rock Cafe Introduces New Legendary Burger Made with Certified Angus Beef® Orlando, Fla., …
Publication News & Notes
1. I got the following note from Robert Jan Fernhout, updating me on his re-location and new duties. Dear Chuck, thanks for your e-mail re: the blog, much appreciated. I wanted to let you know I was transferred from The Netherlands to Chicago to represent various global agri magazines such as World Poultry, Feed Mix, Avicultura Profesional and Pig Progress. …
Commodity Group News & Notes
1. Shae Dodson, Communications Coordinator for R-CALF USA has been busy! I’ve received several releases announcing mtgs., fundraising results and more. Here’s excerpts from them. Please contact Shae for more information. Billings, MT ~ Cattlemen who gathered at Northern Livestock Exchange in Minot, ND on February 25, 2005, raised $6,000 for R-CALF USA. Roger Sundsbak and Marilyn Hagen, owners and …
Agricultural Relations Council Stirring Up Interest
If you’re involved in agricultural public relations you’ve heard of ARC, the Agricultural Relations Council. I just received this note from Jeri Omernik with an announcement of ARC activities prior to the upcoming NAMA Conference in Phoenix.
Agribusiness News & Notes
1. Tamara Rozmarynowski sent in the following information from Wisconsin Public Service which you can link to: The 45th Annual Wisconsin Public Service Farm Show Wisconsin Public Service Enhances Web Site for Farm Customers 2. Novartis Animal Health News: ImmPact Guidelines for Vaccination and Beef Health Management Now Available GREENSBORO, NC (March 28, 2005) – Keeping cattle healthy positively affects …
Agency News & Notes
Latorra, Paul & McCann Bring Home Addy “Best of Show”
Overwhelming Response From Agrimarketing Professionals To AgriMarketing Pros!
I have to say I’m overwhelmed with the great feedback so many of you have offered to our blog dedicated to the profession of agrimarketing. I’ve received so many items and ideas that it will take me a while to get to them all but I promise I will. To start with I’ll try to post at least an excerpt …