One of our sponsors for AgWired coverage of this year’s Agricultural Media Summit is BASF. I spoke on the phone to Allegra Sinclair about what we’re going to be doing. This is going to be fun and she’s excited. By the way, I learned that Allegra is an experienced podcaster and recent Mac convert. So, what’s up with BASF and …
Jean Hiller is PICA Award Winner
Jean Hiller, Two Rivers Marketing, has received a big award from AEM’s Publications in Construction and Agriculture subgroup. She’s their 2008 Public Relations Person of the Year. PICA honored Hiller at AEM’s annual Marketing Council Seminar, held recently in Portland, Ore. “Everyone at Two Rivers Marketing is very proud of Jean,” said Brian Jones, president. “Jean has a magnanimous spirit …
Canadian Farm Writers Get Together
Just when we’re talking about the U.S. get together of farm writers I noticed that it’s time to look forward to the CFWF 2008. From the sea bottom to the mountain top, the BC Farm Writers are pleased to introduce you to some of the experiences, people, places, and products that will make up the CFWF 2008 Conference, to be …
Ag Media Summit Preview
You’re going to be seeing some regular pre-Ag Media Summit posts here like this one since I was talking with Diane Johnson today about how things are looking. She says that it’s going to be a big one since more and more companies are realizing that this is “the place to be.” Diane says there’s already 75 exhibitors confirmed which …
Cow Ends Cause Problems
Since we work with people and organizations that have differing views about biofuels I just thought I’d point something out. (This is because of a news release sent to me today by E – The Environmental Magazine. They’re “mental” all right. I won’t even put a link to them here for you. You can Google it.) While it seems like …
Be A Sponsor Cowboy
We’re looking ahead to next year and you know how you like to plan your budgets. Have you got some money to support IFAJ and AMS? If your company or organization would like to help support the IFAJ Congress 2009 then you can find information on how with the all new sponsor brochure (pdf). The world’s premier agricultural communicators will …
Getting Some Brownfield Belt Buckles
I hope these kids don’t have to go through an airport metal detector with these belt buckles on. Here’s a picture of the winners (Josh Wampler, Joey Carr, Tyler Klein, WKBV’s Chris Nolte, and Kaitlyn Culy). Brownfield, Ag News for America, and WKBV-AM 1490 are excited to announce the 2008 Indiana Ag Youth Awards winners from the Wayne County 4-H …
Cruising The Buckeye
I will not be able to attend the Great Buckeye Tractor Cruise but I’m hoping that my Buckeye Buddies will send along a photo or two and some commentary. They’re looking for some volunteer help. At least that’s what Dustin wrote on my Facebook. If you’re interested in helping out then send him an email and let him know. I’m …
Tractor Daze
If you’re looking for something to do in the Kansas City area this weekend then consider Tractor Daze. It’s put on by the National Agricultural Hall of Fame. Come out to the Ag Hall on Saturday, July 12 from 10am-5pm for “Tractor Daze.” This fun-filled, family event is jam-packed with activities for all! For the tractor enthusiast there will be …
Beef Radio Spot Put To Video
You absolutely have to check out this post on Defamer to watch the video clip set to one of Matthew McConaughey’s new Beef radio spots. I’m sure NCBA won’t be upset for being given credit for the Beef Board’s work. Did you stuff your face with enough beef over the holiday weekend? If not, Matthew McConaughey is gonna be mighty …