Thanks to Carly and Joanna, pictured here about to go into Billy Bob’s, our online photo album from this year’s IFAJ/AMS is very full. You’ll find almost 900 pictures in there. Please feel free to use them and if you need a high res version we’ll do our best to get one to you. I got up early this morning …
Post Your Comments on IFAJ Congress
All registrants to the IFAJ Congress 2009 received a great wild west souvenir to take home with them. These leather note pad holders were all printed with our names. I was registered although I did not get to attend. Cindy brought mine home. She actually just got home yesterday after attending the APS meeting in Portland, OR right after IFAJ/AMS. …
Smokey Bear Is Tweeting
It’s birthday time for Smokey Bear (not “The Bear”). The USDA Forest Service is preparing to celebrate the 65th birthday of an American icon – Smokey Bear – on Monday, August 10. The celebration will take place at the Whitten Building USDA headquarters in Washington D.C. The birthday party will also include the release of the new Smokey Bear Story …
Making Phones From Corn is Smart
A phone made from corn? Apparently. This morning Sprint CEO Dan Hesse announced the August 16th release of the Samsung Reclaim™. Speaking with the media from the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum in New York City where the Nature Conservancy’s Design for a Living World exhibit is on display, Hesse introduced the new device – a messaging phone that offers environmentally …
The 811 Sponsored By John Deere
John Deere is bringing you the 811. John Deere is a major sponsor of National 811 Day in the United States, August 11, a day set aside by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) to promote homeowner, farmer and contractor awareness of underground utilities through the use of the national 811 call-before-you-dig phone number. “Our customers are individuals who work the …
Reach Teach Learn
Alpharma is continuing to reach, teach and learn with students after just announcing a fall essay contest. Alpharma Animal Health will launch its inaugural student essay contest in select locations across the United States, the company announced today at Ag Media Summit in Fort Worth, Texas. The essay contest is the latest initiative in Alpharma’s Reach Teach Learn (RTL) educational …
Bumper Crops Still Possible
With a little cooperation from the weather we might see some interesting corn and soybean crop results this year. Can you say feed and fuel in the same breath? Bumper corn and soybean crops are still possible in 2009, despite a very unusual growing season, according to the latest Farm Futures survey of U.S. farmers. Corn production could reach 12.545 …
IFAJ Congress/Ag Media Summit Update
Although I could not attend the combined IFAJ Congress/Ag Media Summit that doesn’t mean I’m not in touch. I just got off Skype with Greg Lamp, Corn & Soybean Digest, and Co-Chair of the event. He had a short break before the afternoon activities get underway. Greg says the mix of U.S. and international visitors has worked out great and …
Monsanto Booth Shoutout
I really appreciate this shoutout from the IFAJ/Ag Media Summit since I couldn’t attend. Special thanks to Janice Person, Monsanto, for sending me a video clip of some of my friends saying hi. With her in their Info Expo booth this morning were @SteveDrake, @lacleaver, @whitwallace, @jjatfp, @ilovefarmersorg and @sarauttech. AgWired coverage of IFAJ 2009 is sponsored by: and
Eric Grant PR Director For American Angus
The newly appointed Director of Public Relations for the American Angus Association is Eric Grant. He’s oversee the Association’s advertising, public relations and communications programs. Grant is a 24-year veteran in agricultural communications, public relations and advertising. “For more than two decades, Eric has been an advocate of rural America and rural Americans,” says Bryce Schumann, Association CEO. “We look …