I was in the media room here at the National Biodiesel Conference today watching AgriTalk get set up and had to ask John Herath, producer, why he had a very nice looking little Sony camera set up since they’re a radio show. He’s in the foreground working the computer and other gear. Here’s his answer which he emailed me later: …
A Beefy Media Room
One of the best media rooms you’ll find at a major sized conference is managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Joe Schuele and Grace Webb are always there during the event to help with any question and never lose their patience. Before the Cattle Industry Conference ended last week I interviewed Joe Schuele about how they run the media …
From Beef to Biodiesel
Hello from San Antonio, location of this year’s National Biodiesel Conference. I just got in and am using the Internet Cafe here in the convention center. It’s sponsored by BioEnergy of America, Inc., giving everyone a convenient place to check email or as in my case, post onto their blog. It was snowing when I left Nashville this morning but …
Super Dairy Bowl
It’s Super Bowl time and the dairy industry is ready for it. Regardless of whether the Colts or the Bears win Super Bowl 41 in Miami, dairy producers have already scored big thanks to another successful year teaming up with the National Football League to increase milk, cheese and yogurt sales. Brian Baxter has more in this report. Download and …
From Alice To Bader Rutter
Sometimes it pays to be Alice in Dairyland. Betsy Francoeur has joined Bader Rutter & Associates as an account executive in the agency’s Public Relations Group. Prior to joining the agency, Francoeur was a marketing communications manager for Landmark Services Cooperative. She was also named Wisconsin’s 2004 “Alice in Dairyland.” A Merrill, Wis., native, Francoeur earned her bachelor of science …
Gary Schulz Is All WET
It looks like Gary Schulz is keeping busy these days after so many years with World Ag Expo. I just hope he can stay dry. Central Valley Business Incubator CEO Craig Scharton has announced the hiring of Gary Schulz as Program Director for the new Claude Laval Water and Energy Technology (WET) Incubator program located on the campus of California …
IRON Solutions Has Canadian Agreement
It looks like IRON Solutions is making inroads in Canada. IRON Solutions, LLC, Wheel & Deal and The Big Dealer have signed an agreement to work together to bring one-step marketing solutions to Western Canadian equipment dealers. This new partnership takes the next step in used equipment marketing, which is the combination of software systems, internet technology, and print media. …
Wrapping Things Up in Nashville
Things are wrapping up here at the Cattle Industry Convention. It’s on to the National Biodiesel Conference tomorrow where we will kick things off at their Super Bowl Party. I wanted to remind you that there is an online photo album of all the pictures I’ve taken here which you may feel free to visit. You can find it using …
Meet The New Beef Board Chairman
The new chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board is Ken Stielow. Ken is a cattleman from Kansas. Ken took over at this morning’s business meeting. I interviewed him afterward. Ken says that making sure the money invested in the Checkoff is goal number one and he’s going to make sure that’s done successfully again this year. Ken says increasing demand …
Beef Backer Award Winners
One of the annual Beef Backer Award winners is Buckhorn Steak and Roadhouse and attending the convention are John and Melanie Pickeral, proprietors. They won their award for the independent category. I interviewed them about what this award means to them and their restaurant. Listen to my interview with Melanie and John here: Buckhorn Interview (4 min. MP3 File) Or …