NAMA is looking for a few good professionals to participate in the Student Mentor Luncheon at the upcoming 2005 Agrimarketing Conference & Trade Show in Phoenix. Here’s NAMA’s call for help, along with contact information:
Our Blog Is A Credible Media Outlet
In the international ag news arena the World Trade Organization (WTO) ranks right up there at the heart of a lot of stories. I’ve been to the WTO on more than one occasion to interview various representatives, including former Director General Michael Moore. Trade issues are vitally important to agrimarketing and in fact often determine if you can even market products internationally so we want to keep in touch with these folks!
ZimmCast With Texas A&M Podcaster
One of the only people out on the bold, cutting edge of information delivery is Blair Fannin, with Texas A&M University. Listen to Cindy in this week’s ZimmCast talk about his weekly programming which is podcast so you can subscribe and download just like our ZimmCast! ZIMMCAST
Rest In Peace Holy Father
You may wonder what the Pope has to do with agrimarketing. Trust me there’s a connection here.
Commodity Group E-Newsletters
Most commodity organizations have good e-newsletters. I’ll try to provide links to them as time goes on. I invite you submit a link to yours in case I don’t have it.
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Agribusiness News & Notes
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., …