The National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s (NAFB) Night of Honors celebrated two outstanding NAFB members as they were inducted into the NAFB Hall of Fame. Each are examples of leaders and visionaries in the farm broadcasting industry. Both Bob Bosold, WAXX / WAYY Radio Bob started his farm broadcasting career in 1977 at WEAU-TV, WAXX-AM and WEAU-FM. He was named …
Wyant Named 2016 Dix Harper Meritorious Service Award
During the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Night of Honors, Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse, was given the 2016 Dix Harper Meritorious Service Award. As member of the NAFB Foundation Board of Directors, Sara has brought her leadership, knowledge of industry, and willingness to work. She has single-handedly added funds for additional scholarships, raised new money for the Foundation, and has …
What Will Trump Presidency Mean for Ag?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Final decision time – who are you voting for?” The polls have closed and Donald Trump is officially our President Elect. Many across the country are a bit surprised, yet our most recent ZimmPoll had Trump with a clear lead. The agricultural community predicted this win. Here are the poll results: Donald Trump – …
Meet the NAFB Foundation Scholarship Winners
This year the National Association Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Foundation presented $25,000 in college scholarships to six outstanding students. Recipients were honored during a luncheon with sponsors and each given time to share more about themselves and their future in agriculture. Glen Kummerow Memorial Scholarship Courtney Wingate is a fifth generation Floridian and cattle rancher who has a passion for telling …
Agriculture Reacts to #Election2016
To kick-off the 2016 National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention in Kansas City, Mo., we heard agriculture leaders share insights on “Counting the Returns: Agriculture Reacts to the Election.” Jay Truitt, Policy Solutions, moderated panel discussion with Dr. Bob Young, Chief Economist, American Farm Bureau Federation, Roger Johnson, President, National Farmers Union and Jon Doggett, Executive Vice President, National …
Illinois Ag Media Platform Adds New Digital News Manager
Jeff Brown has been named Digital News Manager for the Illinois-based FarmWeekNow.com, FarmWeek and RFD Radio Network. Brown will help lead a team of eight journalists providing content across some of Illinois’ leading platforms, providing news and information to Illinois farmers and other rural Illinoisans. Brown previously worked for St. Louis-based Osborn Barr, where he managed content-marketing platforms for agricultural …
BASF & FMC Bring Next Gen Crop Care to Corn Furrow
BASF and FMC Corporation announced an agreement that brings novel in-furrow crop protection products to the U.S. corn market. The companies will integrate their market-leading insect and disease protection technologies into new products formulated with the convenient LFR® patented technology from FMC. BASF and FMC will deliver unprecedented in-furrow insect and disease protection. These new products include market-leading active ingredients, …
New Award Celebrates Next Gen of NAMA
Do you know someone with a bright future in the agricultural marketing industry? If so, it’s time to shine the spot light on them. To thrive in the future, the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) community needs to develop and support the next generation of members. Nominate a young professional in your company for the Next Gen NAMA Award who has …
Final Decision Time – Who Are You Voting For?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Which candidate is better for agricultural exports?” Both major party candidates have said they oppose the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) which most studies show would help to open up markets and increase agricultural exports. The Obama administration has been strongly in favor of TPP and urging Congress to ratify the trade agreement as soon …
New Holland Acquires Kongskilde Agriculture
New Holland Agriculture will expand its wide offering with new implement product lines as a result of CNH Industrial’s agreement to acquire the agricultural Grass and Soil business of Kongskilde Industries, part of the Danish Group Dansk Landbrugs Grovvareselskab. This business develops, manufactures and sells solutions for agricultural applications in the Tillage and Hay & Forage segments under various brands, …