This week in CornTalk, our interview program with the Missouri Corn Growers Association, I spoke with CEO, Gary Marshall about legislation both at the Missouri state level and at the federal level that will impact corn growers. You can listen to this week’s report here: CornTalk
Agrimarketing Loses A Good Friend
I just learned that J. Ben Rowe passed away last Friday. He had been diagnosed with cancer fairly recently and I wish I’d taken the time to call and talk with him again. It’s been a number of years since I’ve seen Ben.
To CAFTA-DR Or Not To CAFTA-DR?
It looks like U. S. Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns, will be getting right into the thick of the international trade debate. I was just alerted to a Monday press conference announcement by the National Association of Wheat Growers. Agriculture Coalition for CAFTA-DR to Host Press Briefing and Teleconference WHAT: Leaders of agriculture from around the nation will join Agriculture …
Commodity Group News & Notes
If you want to keep up on happening with sheep and wool you might want to subscribe to ASI Weekly. You’ll need to visit the American Sheep Industry Association to get it done. Here’s an excerpt from the latest issue:
Are Any Of The 6 Million Farmers?
The Pew Internet & American Life Project has done a little bit of research on podcasting. Here’s an excerpt from a new article on their website called “Podcasting catches on”:
Commodity Group News & Notes
I thought this was intriguing. A potato acreage buydown program! Historic. Should we stock up on chips?
Agency News & Notes
Those out of the box folks at the Meyocks Group had some good news to share while I was there yesterday. When you land a new account it’s always time for a celebration!
Agribusiness News & Notes
According to a release I just received from Brandy Craig at Archer-Malmo, Select herbicide from Valent is doing very well with the growers of four different commodities.
More Blogging From Meyocks Group
Today I had a great meeting at Meyocks Group in Des Moines. We talked about public relations, Talking News Releases and blogging. I sensed a high level of interest in blogging and hope I was able to offer some good basic information through demonstration and discussion. If you look back through my previous posts and at all the links on our blog you’ll find many resources you can go to about various aspects of blogging.
Blogging At The Meyocks Group
Today I’m still in Des Moines and at the Meyocks Group office talking about blogging.