If you’re still wondering how new social media/networking platforms have become so pervasive I would suggest hearing how an expert explains it. That expert is Pope Benedict XVI. Most AgWired fans know how big a fan I was of Pope John Paul II and that personally meeting him was one of the highlights of my life. I have also grown …
The Podcast Consumer Revealed
I missed the Association for Downloadable Media’s webcast titled, “The Podcast Consumer Revealed.” The session was conducted by Tom Webster, Edison Research. The audience for podcasting just keeps growing. The main reasons people watch or listen to podcasts is so they can do so whenever and wherever they want. Here are some key points from the session. * 1 in …
BIVI Swine Division Picks Woodruff Sweitzer and True Media
It looks like Woodruff Sweitzer and True Media have reason to celebrate this holiday weekend. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., headquartered in St. Joseph, Mo., selected Woodruff Sweitzer to manage advertising, strategic consultation and brand development for their swine products division. True Media has been chosen to handle media planning and buying. Woodruff Sweitzer will partner with BIVI to develop strategic …
Many Tanks Make A Good Beer
I promise you that this will be my last post of the week with Trent Loos in it. Why? Because it’s the end of the week and it’s all I’ve got. After I had my chance to interview Alltech Lexington Brewing Company Master Brewer Ken Lee, Trent and Sarah did a video interview with him in which I got to …
Alltech Symposium Wrapup
The Alltech International Animal Health and Nutrition Symposium was another overwhelming success in terms of attendance, theme and customer interaction from a personal and professional standpoint. I missed the closing session but thanks to Alltech photographer Tim Webb we have this great shot. And thanks to Alltech blogger Debbie Hildreth, for a short summary of the last session. Alltech President …
Defining Sustainability For Alltech Symposium
One of the things we’ve learned in recent weeks is how many definitions there are for “sustainability.” The Alltech Symposium theme was The Sustainability Principle so it was our primary topic of discussion. At the Great Debate roundtable our panelists each took a turn answering the question, “How do you define sustainability? There were also asked to put that in …
Brewing Kentucky Ale
You might look at this picture and say, “That looks like a dangerous group,” but you’d be wrong. We’re just some lovable guys enjoying a frosty end-of-day beverage in the pub at Shrewsbury Hall. This is the pub next door to the Alltech Lexington Brewing Company. In the photo with me are Head Brew Master, Ken Lee (center) and Trent …
Sustainability Questions And Responses
One of the highlight sessions at the Alltech Symposium is The Great Debate. This is a roundtable discussion and featured well known panelists Michael Boehlje, Professor at Purdue University, Lutz Goedde, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Philip Wilkinson, 2 Sisters Food Group. The moderator (pictured) was Alltech Vice President, Aidan Connolly. The subject was “Sustainability – For realists or …
Is This The End Of Traditional Radio In Home?
I’m not saying you should go out and buy one of these today but it sure is tempting. I found this story on Podcasting News and I’m going to let James tell the story because he does it very well. My main reason to post this is to keep you up to date on what’s happening with technology that will …
Grains Council Launches The Grain Board
Another ag group has joined the agriblogging ranks. The U.S. Grains Council welcomes you to “The Grain Board.” This blog was created to serve as a sounding board for the latest trade developments, U.S. agriculture, Council happenings and whatever else comes to mind. We encourage you to comment on the postings, ask questions and share with your friends. Posts on …