A Thanksgiving meal is still “affordable” according to the latest annual American Farm Bureau Federation survey.
Back To The Office
Hello AgWired fans. I’m back. I’ve got lots of stuff to post for you over the next couple days so hang in there. Thanks for your patience as I took a couple of days off. It was very necessary and I highly recommend that you do the same.
AdFarm CEO Talks About Company Growth
Right before the start of the NAFB convention in Kansas City, AdFarm held an open house for their new offices. On hand to celebrate was CEO, Kim McConnell. Kim talks about the agency, it’s growth and commitment to agriculture.
On My Way To The Woods
Posting will be a little light over the next 4 or 5 days. It’s my annual pilgrimage to the woods but I will be online at least a little bit.
NAFB Auction Collection Table
While we were sipping a beverage and bidding someone has to collect and manage the money.
The NAFB Auction Team
The auction was a very lively one this year. Cliff Mitchell, KASM, is doing the duty in this photo.
A Little Littlefield
People often refer to the NAFB convention as a family affair.
McCormick Tractor For a Year
At the NAFB Convention a fun highlight is the Foundation auction. One of the items they auction off is the use of a McCormick tractor for a year. Here’s Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper trying it out beforehand to see if it’s what he needs back home.
New MBIC Board Member
Three newly elected board members for the Missouri Beef Industry Council recently attended their first board meeting. This week we hear from Jim Freeman, region 3 in Southeast Missouri, who is from Salem.
Announcing Bootheel Agri-Energy
This week on Corn Talk, Missouri Corn Merchandising Council chairman Mike Geske (guess-key) of New Madrid county in the Bootheel talks about the announcement of Bootheel Agri-Energy, a new ethanol plant project proposed in southeast Missouri.