The National Association of Farm Broadcasters is saddened to share the news that charter-signing member Warren Kester has passed away. Kester was a life-long member of the agriculture community and worked as a journalist in print and on air for almost 60 years. Kester was 95 years old at the time of his passing in March. He was born on …
Agri-Pulse recognized by NAAJ
The North American Agricultural Journalists (NAAJ) presented Agri-Pulse with the Audrey Mackiewicz Special Award at the group’s annual banquet last week. The award is named after the first woman president and long-time Executive Secretary-Treasurer of NAAJ, and is presented to publications that have expanded their coverage of agriculture. The Agri-Pulse mission is devoted to covering agriculture, food and rural issues …
Two North America Journalists Earn Global Award
Sarah Hill from Brookings, South Dakota, USA and Julienne Isaacs of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada have been honored as two of this year’s 2016 IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award winners. These representatives from North America competed with some of the best throughout the world and will now participate in the International Federation of Agricultural Jounralists (IFAJ) Congress. They will …
NAFB Offers $25,000 in Scholarships
The National Association of Farm Broadcasters believes in the future of farm broadcasting, which is why they’ve been supporting college students with financial support since 1975. This year the NAFB will be offering five $5,000 scholarships to college juniors, seniors or graduate students enrolled for the fall of 2016. The scholarships include the Glenn Kummerow Memorial Scholarship, the George Logan …
IFAJ 2016 Young Leaders Chosen
The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) has selected ten participants for this year’s IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award. Judges selected candidates based on leadership potential, proven abilities and a narrative explaining their interest in the program. The ten selected journalists will have the opportunity to attend an IFAJ congress and a boot camp style workshop in Bonn, …
Be Part of the Ag Media Summit
The 18th Annual Ag Media Summit will be in St. Louis this summer. Mark your calendars for July 23-27 and make your hotel reservations for the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch. The event hosts the largest number of crop and livestock media professionals, with more than 600 writers, editors, photographers, publishers and ag communication specialists attending. It will …
Alltech Continues Support for Ag Journalism
The IFAJ-Alltech Young Leaders in Agricultural Journalism Award has been able to reach young journalists across the globe, and this international impact will be extended in 2016, thanks to changes in the federation’s constitution and renewed support from key sponsor Alltech. The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) accepted eight new guilds for membership at its annual congress in New …
ICGA Awards Broadcaster for Excellence
Steve Bridge, Agribusiness Director at WFMB AM/FM has earned the Illinois Corn Growers Association’s 2015 Excellence in Media Award. Bridge was honored with this award as a member of the media who supports Illinois corn growers in his broadcast coverage. “Steve has been an important part of our communications in Illinois,” said Kenneth Hartman, Jr., immediate past president of the ICGA. …
AAEA Offering Beautiful Stocking Stuffer
The American Agricultural Editors’ Association has created the perfect stocking stuffer. The AAEA Professional Improvement Foundation is offering a desktop calendar featuring beautiful, award-winning photographs. Each photograph comes with its backstory printed behind the page. The calendar is provided as a “thank you” gift for new and renewing members. Additional copies may be purchased for $14, shipping included. Proceeds support …
Bill Tomson Added to Agri-Pulse Editorial Team
Bill Tomson is being welcomed to the editorial team at Agri-Pulse. He will be working with the firm as a contributing editor. Tomson has been writing for Politico, covering food and agricultural issues. Prior to that he was employed by Dow Jones and worked as a reporter for their flagship publication, the Wall Street Journal. Tomson’s career began in the 1990s …