NAMA Executive Committee Meeting

Chuck Zimmerman

The executive committee of the National Agri-Marketing Association is hard at work on the business of the organization. At this quarterly meeting we review financials, committee reports, updates on the annual meetings, awards program and more. We’re also making sure we’re on the path laid out by the strategic plan. I’ll have an update from our new President, Paul Redhage, …

Ag Groups, NAMA

Don’t Forget Golden ARC Award Entry

Chuck Zimmerman

Here’s a reminder that the Agricultural Relations Council has issued a “call for entries” (.doc) for the 2013 Golden ARC awards. The annual competition includes 36 categories for agricultural public relations activities conducted in full or partially in the year 2012. Entries in the 2013 Golden ARC awards are due to contest headquarters on or before Jan. 31, 2013 at …

Ag Groups, ARC

Importance of Support for Aerial Application Business

Chuck Zimmerman

During the National Agricultural Aviation Association convention I met aerial applicator Kyle Scott, Scott Aviation (right). Kyle sponsored Justin Mook, 2012 NAAA/BASF Agricultural Aviation Scholarship recipient, pictured on left. Kyle is Treasurer of the NAAA and has been in the aerial application business for over twenty years. He’s been a member since the beginning of his career in the industry. …

Ag Groups, Audio, BASF, NAAA

Today’s Agriculture Exhibit Expands

Chuck Zimmerman

Pennsylvania’s agricultural industry joined forces to create the Today’s Agriculture exhibit at the Pennsylvania Farm Show complex. That exhibit has been expanded and will be ready for folks to see starting January 5, 2013. There will be a media unveiling on January 2nd from 10am to noon. What is Today’s Agriculture exhibit? Today’s Agriculture is an exhibit constructed within the …

Ag Groups, Education

Happy Holidays from Illinois Corn Growers

Chuck Zimmerman

Let’s have an end of the week Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Illinois Corn Growers. Wishing you and your family the Christmas season’s joys and wonders. Enjoy the holiday. Happy Holidays from the staff at Illinois Corn. Wish I could share all the holiday message we’ve received. Keep ’em coming though. Plenty of time left and I’ll do …

Ag Groups, Corn

Telling the Animal Ag Story

Chuck Zimmerman

The Animal Agriculture Alliance participated in this year’s National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention. Here’s Kay Johnson Smith, President/CEO, being interviewed by one of the broadcasters. Kay says that all of the animal ag industries have animal care guidelines that have been developed over years of work and are based on scientific research. She encourages farmers to be transparent and …

Ag Groups, Animal Health, Audio, NAFB

AgChat Foundation Unveils New Website

Chuck Zimmerman

The AgChat Foundation is happy to announce a newly designed website. Special thanks to Charleston|Orwig for assisting the organization on this project. In case you’re wondering how the AgChat Foundation benefits agriculture, read this. An engaged community. A collective voice. A chance for agriculture to work together for the common good. The ability to touch millions of people who may …

Ag Groups

Cornhusker NAMA Has New Logo

Chuck Zimmerman

There’s a new look for Cornhusker NAMA (formerly Midlands NAMA). The chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association underwent a name change this past September to better represent the geographical area it covers. They recently rolled out a new logo to support the initiative.

Ag Groups, NAMA

Send a Fuels America e-Card

Chuck Zimmerman

Because it’s already growing you might want to consider taking a few seconds to send someone a Fuels America e-Card. Hi there, The holidays are upon us. That means parties, gift giving, and finding that perfect card to send to your loved ones. Send your friends and family a Fuels America holiday e-card to spread the joy and holiday spirit …

Ag Groups, Ethanol

Season’s Greetings from RFA

Chuck Zimmerman

Season’s greetings from our friends at the RFA. Burn a little ethanol in your tank this season and help out American farmers while reducing our dependence on foreign oil! Wishing you a happy holiday season and a great New Year from the dedicated staff of the Renewable Fuels Association.

Ag Groups, Ethanol, RFA