More Osborn & Barr Communications people are moving up. The agency says that it has “creative and account service employees that have been with the company almost since its inception 16 years ago, some starting as interns and later becoming senior account executives, others holding top executive positions.” CEO Steve Barr, attributes the retention to a willingness to let employees push their potential: “Our senior people work alongside our junior employees. We believe that development is a key to success, especially in a defined market such as ours. As individuals progress, we promote them to new levels of responsibility.”
New MBIC Director Stahl
Three newly elected board members for the Missouri Beef Industry Council recently attended their first board meeting. This week we hear from Jay Stahl, region 4, in Southwest Missouri, who is from Lamar.
Missouri River May Rise Twice
This week on Corn Talk, Missouri Corn Growers Association board member, Paul Gross, of Corder, MO, talks about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the concerns of Missouri agriculture with the plan’s not one, but two Missouri River spring rises ordered to take place in late March and early May.
Brownfield Awards
The folks at the Brownfield Network have several announcements.
Say Yes Or No To CHS
It’s annual meeting time for CHS, Inc. The theme is “Yes and No.” I guess they’ll only be asking pretty simple questions during the meeting this year. The meeting will be held December 1 – 2. Here’s some agenda information:
Farm Bureau Talks Turkey
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.