During the opening general session here at the 2012 Alltech International Symposium Gov. John Y. Brown, Jr. received a very special award. Here’s Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech, presenting the 22nd Alltech Medal of Excellence to the Governor. I’ll have comments from Gov. Brown to add a little later today. He bought Kentucky Fried Chicken from Colonel Harland Sanders when he …
Alltech Ag Network Live
Use the list in this box to view the live presentations being streamed at the 2012 Alltech International Symposium. 2012 Alltech International Symposium Photo Album
Alltech Fun Run
It may seem a little early in the morning for a run. Well, it is a little early in the morning! The 2012 Alltech International Symposium Fun Run had beautiful weather this year and a big crowd. We’re pumped up! I did not win since it is not a “race.” But I did make it without stopping. My first run …
Alltech International Dinner
Since the first time I saw Dr. Ronan Tynan sing I was hooked. I can’t say how glad I was to see him on the program again here at the 2012 Alltech International Symposium. Tonight at the International Dinner Dr. Tynan sang one of Dr. Pearse Lyons favorites, Danny Boy. I recorded it so you can hear this great tenor …
Communicating With Alltech
Here’s the Alltech Communications team welcoming the media arriving early to check in for the 2012 Alltech International Symposium. It’s hard to see but they’re promoting the Symposium Twitter hashtag, #AgFuture. It’s a beautiful day in Lexington. Things will get started this evening with the International Dinner which will once again feature world class opera voices. I will have photos …
Ag Future Discussed At Alltech International Symposium
There are a lot of good reasons to attend an Alltech Annual International Symposium. Here are a couple of them for journalists. 1. Food matters to everyone: Symposium will focus on exploring new strategies for food production and examine how current agricultural practices will need to change to feed the growing world population. Sessions will also explore topics related to …
Communicating With MustangRED
MustangRED Communications was announced just before the 2012 Agri-Marketing Conference. During the conference I had a chance to visit with founder and owner and good friend, Sally Behringer. Sally says MustangRED works with a network of industry professionals to provide full service communications services. Sally has been in the business for a long time and really understands a wide variety …
Farm Wars! Podcast
I love seeing new farm podcasts. This one just came to my attention in my email inbox. It’s the Protect The Harvest, Farm Wars! Podcast. This relatively new pro-agriculture advocacy group has jumped into some very important issues of concern for everyone involved in farming today. Hosted by Wayne Yocum and co-hosted by Dan Kleinsorge, the operations manager of Missouri …
Mixed Results on Controlling Resistant Weeds
With all the talk about herbicide-resistant weeds this year, some farmers are still not concerned about the issue, according to our most recent BASF Production Poll. 37.5% of respondents said they don’t have resistant weeds (at least not yet!). However, the same number said they would be using a mix of methods to control or prevent resistance – pre-emergence herbicide, …
Develop a Relationship With Your Local Reporters
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “When was the last time you talked to a journalist about agriculture?” The question was inspired by an AgChat Twitter conversation question that had been submitted by @BASFAgro! We’re supposed to stand up for our industry and livelihoods that are threatened by lots of misinformation that gets spread by the media. What are we …