AgWired sponsor, Leica Geosystems, has added to their sales staff. First up is Matt Hayes who is the southern region sales manager. Hayes started with Leica Geosystems in July, and is based in Florida. Originally from Canada, Hayes brings more than 20 years of experience in precision agriculture and ag equipment sales to the position. Hayes honed his sales skills …
NAFB Foundation Toy Tractor Available
We’re getting near time for the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention. It’s one of my favorite times of the year because it also means time for deer hunting! The NAFB Foundation has just announced that you can place an order for one of their toy tractors, designed, signed and numbered by Joe Ertl. This year the model is …
USFRA – A Unified Voice For U.S. Agriculture
How many times have we heard of the need for a “unified voice for U.S. agriculture?” I lost count a long time ago. Now there is an effort underway to accomplish this much needed goal. Two days ago the legal papers were completed to form the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance (USFRA). To learn the who/what/why I spoke with Rick …
Novus Support World Food Prize
Being in Des Moines this week was a great opportunity to see a lot of friends and clients. AgWired sponsor, Novus International, was on display for the World Food Prize activities. In fact, Novus is a big supporter. Pictured are Thad Simons (left), President/CEO and Jill Mahoney, Public Relations. Thad says the Novus vision to feed the world ties right …
Borlaug CAST Communications Award Presentation
While I was in Des Moines this week I attended the press conference for the CropLife Foundation/CAST 2010 Borlaug CAST Communications Award. This award was announced and presented in September at the CropLife America annual meeting but a presentation was made this week in Des Moines for the press. I recorded the presentation, including introductions and questions and answers. There …
Changes In Ag Communications
I was invited by Michele Payn-Knoper, Cause Matters, to write a guest post on her Gate to Plate Blog, titled, “WKRP, Silver Sows & Communications Changes,” about my observations of changes in ag media. That was posted this week and with her okay, I’m sharing it with you here. I’d love to hear your feedback, especially in answer to questions …
JAFSCD Magazine Now Available
There’s a new publication you might be interested in knowing about. It’s the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development (JAFSCD) and it’s now online. The first issue of this international, peer-reviewed journal of applied research and policy analysis is currently open and available free to the public at www.AgDevJournal.com. This allows you to check out the first issue …
Gabriela Cruz Presented Kleckner Trade & Technology Advancement Award
During the annual TATT Global Farmer to Farmer Roundtable our participant from Portugal received a prestigious award. Gabriela Cruz received the Kleckner Trade and Technology Advancement Award. I spoke with her about her award and participation in the roundtable and you can listen to our conversation below. Gabriela Cruz is passionate about many things: the family farm that she and …
Simultaneous Livestock and Ethanol Production
One of the places visited by the TATT Global Farmer to Farmer Roundtable was Couser Cattle Company. Our host was Bill Couser. Bill conducted a fascinating presentation about his marriage of row crop farming (corn/soybeans), livestock production and ethanol production! You can see a portion of his explanation in the video below. He used a long table to display all …
American Corn Grower On TATT Farmer Roundtable
One of our TATT Global Farmer to Farmer Roundtable participants is Pam Johnson, Iowa farmer. Pam is a board member of the National Corn Growers Association. She is not only participating in the roundtable discussions but was also on the panel of this morning’s Biodiversity World Tour town hall mtg. I spoke with Pam before the afternoon roundtable session got …