Photographers almost never get their picture taken. That’s why I try to always include pictures of them. This is the ever so creative John Walter, AgricultureOnline, who was seen getting his shot during the opening session of the Commodity Classic trade show. He’s afraid I was going to tweet it. Actually, I am since AgWired’s rss feed posts to my …
Commodity Classic Media Room Etiquette
This was part of the buzz in ag media at Commodity Classic today. You can click on the photo to get a big enough version to read. Commodity Classic Media Room Etiquette. Are you kidding? What’s that all about? I’ve never heard of such a thing and I dare say I’ve been to a few media rooms and not just …
Hugh Whaley Joins Broadhead+Co
3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Hugh Whaley has a new job. (old farm broadcasters will get the 3,2,1 thing) This was the only picture I could find quickly of Hugh (far right). Hugh will be the director of Broadhead+Co.’s association and federal government practice. Major congratulations to Hugh and to Dean Broadhead. “I’m …
Commodity Classic Has Started
Cindy and I arrived yesterday at Commodity Classic here in Grapevine, TX. She got in before me to work with our sponsor, BASF, and I got in later after finishing up duties at the National Ethanol Conference. The evening was devoted to catching up with friends and clients. BASF hosted a group of media representatives to a wonderful evening of …
Global Renewable Fuels Alliance Formed
At the Conference today, the Renewable Fuels Association, the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association and the European Bioethanol Fuel Association announced the formation of the Global Renewable Fuels Alliance. Pictured are (l-r), Bliss Baker, Executive Director, Global Renewable Fuels Alliance; Gordon Quaiattini, President, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association; Robert Veirhout, Secretary General, European Bioethanol Industry Organization; Bob Dinneen, President and CEO, Renewable …
Tom Buis Moves To Growth Energy In March
As our sources predicted, Growth Energy announced this morning that Tom Buis, NFU, will be their new CEO starting March 16. They also announced that former Congressman Jim Nussle, IA, will be on the board as an advisor. Growth Energy today announced Tom Buis, recent president of the National Farmers Union, as the new CEO of the organization and former …
Meyocks Group Adds Three
The Meyocks Group has added three new faces to their team. Jessica Cooper joins the agency as an account executive. Cooper previously was an account coordinator at Valassis Sales & Marketing Services in Chicago. She also has been a media planner with Bernstein-Rein Advertising in Kansas City. A native of Maryville, Missouri, Cooper earned a bachelor’s degree in advertising and …
NFU President To Lead Growth Energy
Growth Energy will be holding a press conference this morning just 15 minutes prior to the RFA press conference. Interesting timing. Growth Energy Co-Chairman General Wesley Clark will announce two new members of the leadership team at Growth Energy on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. EST. Clark will name a CEO and a Senior Advisor, both known for …
Biofuels Bloggers
Cindy snapped a photo of Joanna Schroeder and me working in the main conference session room. RFA set up a great work station for us with internet access, power outlets and our own mult box to record speakers. Hint to all you conference organizers. It’s really great to provide media with a nice work station in the general conference room. …
Marketeye Mobile Alerts
Farmers going to Commodity Classic are being provided with a free gift from Successful Farming. It’s called the Marketeye mobile alerts. All they have to do is text the word classic to 72466. According to the company they’ve had a great response already from farmers who want to stay on top of what’s happening on the CBOT while they’re in …