I really think I need to get in touch with more Internet Marketing Managers like Gigi Arino. She holds this position for Syngenta in their crop protection area. We had a great conversation at the National Farm Machinery Show and I recorded part of it to share with you. Gigi says that a growing challenge within the company is how …
Meyocks Group Adds Two
There’s two new team members at The Meyocks Group. They are Kristen Brown and Kari Moyer. “We’re pleased to add Kristen’s and Kari’s experience and talents to help our agency better serve our clients,” said Craig Clasen, president. Brown, an account executive with the agency, began her advertising career with Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications in Naperville, Illinois. She earned …
Corn Yield Contest Winners Being Announced
As we get closer to Commodity Classic the winners of the National Corn Yield Contest are surfacing in a variety of news releases as companies proudly announce who’s using their varieties. The Walter brothers here won in the AA Non-Irrigated Class for Illinois. You can find a list of state winners here and national winners here. Ralph and Don Walter …
New Potato Board Members
Learn all you want to know about U. S. Potatoes. Did I spell that right? Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today (Feb 16) appointed 27 producer members and two importer members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board. All terms begin March 1, 2007, and end Feb. 28, 2010. Producer members reappointed to the board are: Ronald Ray Lehr, Jr., …
FAO and the Right To Food
The FAO has another new website. This one is all about the “Right To Food.” FAO today (Feb 15) announced the launch of an interactive web site on the right to food, providing practical information for policy-makers, legal practitioners, civil society members, UN staff, academics and the general public. Through the web site, users can increase their awareness of the …
Monty’s For a Healthy Plant
On my way out of the National Farm Machinery Show I paid a visit on my friend and former farm broadcaster, Price Allen. Price works for Monty’s Plant Food Company which is practically across the highway from the show. He introduced me to the company president, Dennis Stephens (pictured). Dennis shares the unique story about Monty’s Plant Food since it …
NFMS Owned By Kentucky Fair Board
There’s not a lot of major national farm shows left that I haven’t attended at least once. They’re always a learning experience too. The National Farm Machinery Show has been no different. I didn’t even know who owned and operated the show. Now I do. I met Amanda Storment, VP of Media & Public Relations for the Kentucky Fair & …
4930 Self-Propelled Sprayer From John Deere
One of the biggest rigs in the John Deere booth at the National Farm Machinery Show this year is a 4930 Self Propelled Sprayer. This unit is made for commercial applicators and for large acreage farms. To learn more about it I interviewed product specialist, Jamie Bultemeier. Jamie says that they’ve increased the horsepower on the 4930 Sprayer to 325-hp, …
The Global Farm Auction Guide
I almost wish I could do an interview and post from every booth at a show like the National Farm Machinery Show. They all have a story to tell and you can find something interesting about all the products on display here. However, there’s only so much time. One interview I had set up before going was with Dwayne Leslie …
More NFMS Posts To Come
I’ve got a lot more to post from the National Farm Machinery Show but it will have to wait until tomorrow. I traveled home today and just like when I left, it was snowing by the time I got back to mid Missouri. I have several more interviews and will try to get caught up during the day tomorrow. AgWired …