FFA just unveiled the website for it’s LifeKnowledge program. Remember that their annual convention is coming up October 25-28 in Indianapolis.
World Harvest for Kids Sets Record
It’s a new world record, and it’s going for a good cause. Winkler began to celebrate it’s centennial today by harvesting 160 acres of wheat with 100 combines
An EPIC Retreat
Here’s a fine looking group. We just completed the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council agency retreat in Omaha. EPIC is taking a very creative approach to the agency relationship. They’re having a number of “agencies” work very closely together to provide the organization with a variety of services.
Straw Fired Heating Systems
Farmscape.ca reports the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, MB has kicked of a three-year project aimed at developing monitoring systems that will improve control of emissions from straw-fired industrial heating systems.
Farm Journal Media Awards
It looks like Farm Journal Media came away from the Agricultural Media Summit with some nice awards. Starting with:
Client Meeting In Omaha
Hello from Omaha. It’s a rare opportunity for both of us to travel together (Chuck & Cindy) but it happens. We’re spending a day doing some creative strategy with the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council. That may mean that posting will be light.
Nitragin Is Now EMD Crop Bioscience
Nitragin has a new name and a new logo. It’s now EMD Crop BioScience.
We Got Your DogEquine Products
I had to bring this to your attention just because of the name if for no other reason. DogEquine will certainly get your attention. I’ll let you create a mental picture before you read what it’s all about.
All About Podcasting
After hearing all the interest in podcasting expressed at the Agricultural Media Summit I thought I’d offer these tidbits. To start with a company called Ralston360 has created a virtual podcast for you that explains podcasting. Spend a few minutes and watch this. It’s not only well done but they used the same video iPod I own as their screen image. This is high up on the cool factor and brought to my attention by Steve Rubel.
ARC Meeting At Ag Media Summit
At the recent Agricultural Media Summit, one of the “official” participating organizations, the Agricultural Relations Council held a breakfast meeting.