It’s the American Agricultural Editor’s Association new president right here on AgWired in our ZimmCast for this week. He’s Dan Crummett, Farm Progress Companies. I interviewed him right after he got sworn in at the recent Ag Media Summit. Dan talks about AAEA and why he thinks the organization has become stronger. He also discusses AAEA’s new strategic plan.
We’re Going To Kansas City
I just had a feeling this would happen. I applaud the decision and look forward to having the biggest and best NAMA convention ever in Missouri next year!
Mulhollem Retires From ADM
It’s succession plan time at Archer Daniels Midland, the “Resourceful By Nature” people.
Guess The Members & Win A Jacket
It’s nice to see an organization promoting and using its website! It’s an interactive medium after all. Take this contest being run by Holstein Association USA. You can meet each of the Holstein Association’s members of the day in their booth at World Dairy Expo between 11am and 2pm.
Bou-Matic Gets Monster Exposure
I used this story on World Dairy Diary and think it’s too cool not to use on AgWired as well. I wish I had some video to post but not until after the show airs.
Lifestyle Veterinarians
We’re certainly hearing a lot about “lifestyle” farming these days. How about lifestyle veterinarians or is it veterinarians who have a lifestyle? That’s the subject of a relatively new magazine called Vetz. Here’s information on their second issue:
Google Blog Search
Just to make it easier to search the blogosphere, Google is beta testing a special search engine for blogs! Check it out and do a search for AgWired!
Cotton Leadership Training Begins
Isn’t this a great looking group? Their leadership training got started at the National Cotton Council headquarters and included communications training.
Johnson New Deputy Under Secretary
How many of you know Allan Johnson? Congratulate him for his new role at USDA!!
New Promotion Board Appointments
Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns was busy making appointments again this week.