Andy Vance, formally with ABN Radio, has officially announced his new gig will be with Feedstuffs. “I’m very excited to announce that I’m joining Feedstuffs and Feedstuffs Foodlink as a featured contributor, writing for Feedstuffs’ weekly print and online editions, and providing exclusive online audio and video content,” Andy says on his blog “The Angle.” According to Feedstuffs, Andy starts …
ABN Radio Ceases Operations
It is always sad to report a death – in this case, the death of a very well-respected agricultural radio operation. The ABN (Agri Broadcast Network) was founded in 1972 by the late Ed Johnson and has a rich history of service to Ohio’s agricultural community. In 2007, the network was taken over by Lindsay Hill and Andy Vance, who …
AGROPRESS Celebrates 6 Years
Some of my friends I’ve come to know through the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists just held a big party in Serbia. Happy anniversary AGROPRESS and congratulations to Goran Djakovic! The Serbian Association of Agricultural Journalists AGROPRESS has celebrated its 6th ANNIVERSARY. On that occasion, more than 200 journalists, representatives of diplomatic corps, partner organizations, educational institutions, managers of companies …
Andy Vance On Assignment With Ohio FFA Foundation
Andy Vance is embarking on a new career course with the Ohio FFA Foundation. The photo is of Andy listening to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack answer his question during the NAFB convention. Andy has been a sometimes contributor to AgWired and we really look forward to keeping in touch. You can listen to his farewell message to ABN …
America’s Heartland Redesigns Website
America’s Heartland has a new website using all the latest social networking tools.
Fretwell Joins Farm Journal
Farm Journal Media has acquired the syndicated radio show, Consumer Ag Connection from Fretwell Communications, and hired show founder and former NAFB president, Pam Fretwell, to head up the new position of Director of Industry Relations at Farm Journal Media. “Bringing Pam and her show into the Farm Journal Media family is a significant statement and addition to our advocacy …
LPC Royal Gala Photos
The Livestock Publications Council held its annual Royal Gala and once again I could not make it. But thanks to the LPC Facebook Group page we have photos like this one. Funds raised at the event are used for the ongoing improvement of the LPC Heritage Center at the American Royal. Maybe I can make it next year! Sure looks …
AGROPRESS Holds Second National Conference in Serbia
I need a sponsor to go find out what’s new in the world of agribusiness in Serbia. Any volunteers? One of my IFAJ buddies, Goran Djakovic, has invited the ag press to come visit next May. This is a photo from an event that just took place in Serbia. The second national conference “Agribusiness Serbia – Development Priorities 2011” took …
DC Media Question Motives of GIPSA Boss
The head of USDA’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) has been the subject of two recent articles by Washington DC watchdog reporters who are questioning his objectivity when it comes to writing new rules for the livestock industry. J. Dudley Butler, a Mississippi trial lawyer, was appointed by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in May of 2009 to serve …
Agri Marketing Announces Product Awards
Agri Marketing Magazine has announced two awards this year. The first one is their 2010 Product of the Year which is AgriGold’s GIANTS. “The judges voted unanimously for AgriGold’s GIANTS,” says Lynn Henderson, Publisher of Agri Marketing. “We have set very rigorous standards for a product to be named, including the benefit and value added to the marketplace, strategic marketing, …