Farm Journal has more than 40 agricultural journalists? Wow. Congratulations to Chip on his award. For the first time in his life, Chip Flory was speechless. Winning the annual Wilmer Award caught the Pro Farmer Newsletter Editor and Publisher by surprise. “Chip is never at a loss for words, but the announcement caught him off guard,” said Andy Weber, Farm …
Smokey (Not The) Bear PSA’s
I just got into Nashville and am sitting in my hotel waiting for a room to open up. Thought I’d use the time to get caught up on some email and found a release about this. I think this is a little creepy. You’ve got to watch the video (psa) to see why (Smokey shouldn’t have a gender identity issue). …
Help Colleen Callahan For Congress
I try not to get too political here on AgWired. Don’t I? But, in this case I wanted to see if you would help Colleen out. She’s a long time farm broadcaster, wonderful person and I think she’s a worthy cause. Don’t you? Dear Agricultural Marketing Friends and Colleagues, Our Colleen Callahan for Congress Campaign is building MOMENTUM! But…this election …
EPIC Gets a Mascot
At today’s Annual Meeting EPIC unveiled Edgar the E Man. He’s the official mascot of EPIC and available to members for appearances at events. I got Reece Nanfito, EPIC Director of Marketing to take my picture with Edgar. The Kansas and South Dakota Corn Growers submitted the winning names which have been combined to become his official name. EPIC held …
EPIC Annual Mtg. in Omaha
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council Annual Meeting is underway here in Omaha, NE. Last night we had a major lightning storm. After living through one in Kansas City the night before I’m wondering if I’m a lightning rod. I’m heading to Nashville tomorrow and keeping my fingers crossed. To kick things off here EPIC Executive Director, Toni Nuernberg, welcomed …
Kansas City Gas Fire at Magellan Petroleum
I thought I was done tonight but when I got off the elevator here in the Marriott Hotel and looked out the window I saw this fire which is apparently at the Magellan Petroleum factory. I’m a long way away but it’s impressive. I’m now watching on local tv and they’ve been saying that it’s a couple million gallons of …
A Missouri Corn Growers Roundtable at CUTC
Some of the people attending the CUTC are (l-r) Gary Wheeler and Gary Clark, both with Missouri Corn Growers and Jamey Cline, BBI International. They’re all Missouri boys. In fact, MO Corn Growers is one of the sponsors here at the conference. I got them all to talk with me a little about the event with their impressions and observations. …
NCGA Leadership Talks About CUTC
I wanted to interview Rick Tolman (l), CEO of the NCGA and Richard Glass (r), VP of Research and Business Development for NCGA together but it didn’t happen that way but we still have a Rick and Rick post anyway. In the picture they’re enjoying one of the presentations taking place at the CUTC. When I spoke to Rick Tolman …
Businessman Perspective on CUTC
Some of you may be old enough to remember hearing Sano Shimoda, President, BioScience Securities, (standing in center of picture) speak to a NAMA Issues Forum in Washington, DC a number of years ago. I’d link you to it but we didn’t have websites to post on back then. I remember him talking about the exciting future of biotechnology and …
AgriTalk Again
I really hate to do this to you but here’s AgriTalk again. I know, they need their own category, blog, etc. Mike, Mike and John were live from the CUTC today and I’ll see them again this weekend in Nashville for the New Holland/Michael Peterson Celebrity Tractor Race. I’ve got some more items to post but this has been a …