Vance’s Food360 division has some new managers. They are Gary English, Eileen (Shay) Weishaar and Cheri Knoy. All of them will work in the Produce Group which publishes The Packer, Produce Merchandising, The Grower, and Citrus & Vegetable as well as web sites and other electronic products covering production through retailing of fruits and vegetables.
Internet Explorer 7 Official
Since Microsoft officially announced Internet Explorer 7 this week I decided to make the switch. It only takes a few minutes and I’ve got it running on my 2 main computers now. So far I’m happy with it.
Who’s Yer HAT Daddy?
A couple years ago the idea of farm podcasting was just not “mainstream.” Now what’s happening? There’s a growing number of farm podcasters. Say it can’t be so Chuck. Sorry. It’s so.
New Media Articles
I get asked for information about blogging, podcasting and how to use RSS all the time. So when I got asked to write a column about new media for a local business publication I thought it would be a good idea since I could start putting things down in writing.
New MBIC Chairman
Andrew McCrea is the new Chairman of the Missouri Beef Industry Council. This will be his 6th and last year on the board too. He’s a cattleman from northwest Missouri and an award winning farm broadcaster to boot.
I think the MBIC has some great new leadership.
MBIC Board Is Meeting
Today I’m attending the board meeting of the Missouri Beef Industry Council. We’re meeting in Kansas City. Pictured here on the left is outgoing MBIC Chairman, David Dick who’s making a point to new Executive Director, John Kleiboeker.
AFT’s $10,000 Steward Award
I can’t imagine any farmer not wanting $10,000. Now being deserving of it, that’s another matter. All the farmers I know are good stewards of the land so maybe they should all be nominated.
Meet The NAMA PDA Recipients
The National Agri-Marketing Association has named the recipients of its annual Professional Development Awards of Excellence. They will be honored at the upcoming Agribusiness Forum in Kansas City, MO.
Why I Post Paul’s Reports
You may wonder why I post stories from Paul McKellips. He’s the guy in Iraq reporting on agriculture and most importantly in my mind, the positive things our soldiers are doing that are changing people’s lives while helping protect us. Well, Paul has volunteered for a whole year in Iraq next year so I’m looking forward to a lot more to come.
He just sent out a letter to those of us who are using his reports and I’m going to share a few excerpts with you. Here’s why he’s doing it:
NCMA Will Be SSFPA
According to a story on Meatingplace.com, the National Meat Canners Association has changed its name to the Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association.