It’s close to 2026 Agricultural Media Summit. And that means there are a variety of activities. Here’s one for the PIF fundraiser. Feeling lucky? Here’s your chance to win incredible prizes while supporting the Agricultural Communicators Network’s Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF)! Every ticket purchased helps fund PIF-supported programs that strengthen and advance agricultural communications. The drawing will be held during …
Ten for the Next Gen: IFAJ’s Young Leaders 2026
The IFAJ ten Young Leaders will participate in a unique ‘Boot Camp’, held prior to the annual IFAJ Congress – the organization’s flagship event. They’ll be the ones keeping information flowing to the world’s farmers well into the second half of the 21st century: the future of agricultural journalism is safe in the hands of this year’s IFAJ Young Leaders. …
Passing of Roddy Peeples
Roddy Peeples passed away on July 7, 2026. I took this photo of Roddy at the 2016 NAFB Convention. He was one of many farm broadcasters that I learned from during my career. Roddy was always happy to chat and provide ideas. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in …
Passing of Dan Crummett
Another good friend in agricultural marketing and communications, Dan Crummett, has passed. I did a post back in 2005 when he became president of the AAEA. In this picture he’s seen here presenting a recognition plaque to Susan Davis for her service as AAEA president. I can only say that I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Dan, especially when he had …
Ag Media Summit Photo Albums
How about a look at the past with two decades of Ag Media Summit photos! A real blast from the past. We get requests for pics of different people or they just want one but don’t know where to look. Flickr is the way. One of the features we like about Flickr is that we can take all the albums …
The Passing of Jim Stewart
From the KFYO website: The legendary Jim Stewart, former KFYO Ag Director and beloved voice in Texas radio, passed away yesterday, June 4, 2026. His family says that he was surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully at home. Stewart was a voice for West Texas agriculture and joined KFYO as Farm Director in 1981. This began a remarkable run …
Safeguard the Human Person in Time of AI
Before you make a judgement of this document I recommend you read it. What is it? Just published, it is The Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas ENCYCLICAL LETTER of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV On Safeguarding The Human Person In The Time of Artificial Intelligence. I’ve talked with quite a few people about AI and all the agents that can come …
NAMA Boot Camp 2026
Join Agri-Marketing’s Best at NAMA Boot Camp Agri-marketing is always changing. That’s why each year, NAMA Boot Camp features the latest tips, trends and best practices to take you forward in your career—at any level. It’s the event to learn about modern agriculture and our industry, grow your network and prepare to be a leader. NAMA members receive a discounted …
#NAMA26 Best of NAMA Awards Ceremony
The Best of NAMA Awards Ceremony took place yesterday at the end of the first day of the 2026 Agri-Marketing Conference. You can find photos in the NAMA Flickr album taken by Curt Dennison, Curt Dennison Photography. 2026 Agri-Marketing Conference Photo Album There are many awards in the ceremony and that includes the Best of Show awards. The one here …
Use AgNewsWire and Save Some Green
As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this week, we invite you to consider using AgNewsWire to send your next news release and save some green. We started this service in 2005 with the intent to distribute audio with press releases – interviews, sound bites, podcasts – because it was just not being done at the time. We had to attach …