Garst Seed Company was a stop on the FFA Partnership Tour recently. This is where FFA students visit with executives of companies around the country. Pictured are (l to r): Garst Communications Manager Lori Thomas, Iowa FFA President Matt Dolch, National FFA Secretary Jessie Geib, National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Ryan Peterson and Garst Head of Marketing Steve Klein.
Safety Graphics From AEM
Warning. This could get graphic.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has a database of “pictorial illustrations” that can be used in a variety of safety projects like signs and manuals.
The Agrisure Online Media Kit
Syngenta has created an online media kit for reporters who want information about Agrisure corn traits. Great idea. Well done and I sure wish more companies would do this. If you just don’t have the resources to create one or don’t know where to start, then consider giving little old ZimmComm a call.
D&Pl Announce Exansion Facility
The Delta and Pine Land Company keeps right on expanding.
SRA Handling MarComm For Land O’Lakes Purina Mills
Swanson Russell Associates will be providing communications and marketing services for the swine division of Land O’Lakes Purina Mills.
UglyRipe Tomato Fight
That’s definitely an UglyRipe tomato in case you’re wondering. Apparently consumers like it but the Florida Tomato Committee doesn’t.
MGEX Podcasting Monthly Commentary
The Minneapolis Grain Exchange has just started podcasting. Here’s a great example of a way to use this new media tool.
Nitrogen Cycling Around Canada
I guess the Agrotain Nitrogen Cycle was such a big hit that it’s on display at farm shows in Canada now.
New CME Advertising Campaign
I think the Chicago Mercantile Exchange might get the award for sending out the most news releases in the last year. Maybe not since I don’t really keep track. However, if they don’t send them out how will I know what’s going on at the CME? Here’s some information from the latest about their new advertising campaign.
Product of the Year Entry Deadline
Have you got a hot product and think it’s award winning? Then you’d better hurry to get your entry in for AgriMarketing’s annual Product of the Year award. Entries need to be submitted by Thursday, August 31.