Since I got this picture from Tricia Braid Terry, RFD Radio Network, I assume it’s okay to share with the agrimarketing world. There’s more than one way to get a view of how crop conditions are coming along. I’m not sure this is one that most ag journalists would pick. I mean, how much can you see at 120mph, falling …
Tricia and Leah Prepare for Farm Progress Show
These farm broadcast babes will be attending the Farm Progress Show once again this year. This is a picture from early in last year’s show. They’ve both got news to tell though and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to talk to them about it next week. Tricia Braid Terry (left), RFD Radio Network, will let you in on a very …
How A Farmer Uses Media
At this year’s NAMA Boot Camp, attendees got to hear from a panel of producers. One of them was Hal Swaney, Platte City, MO. Hal has a very diversified family farm with corn, soybeans, cattle and burley tobacco. I asked him what his primary sources of information are for making buying decisions. He says that he’s very “local” minded. He …
Media Preview Farm Progress Show
I could not attend yesterday’s media luncheon at the Farm Progress Show so I had to solicit a couple of pictures. Thanks to professional photographer and all around media tent good guy, Gene Hemphill, New Holland, for sending these along. In this first one you can see Don Tourte, Farm Progress Companies, cutting the ribbon. He’s joined by a number …
Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour Concludes
The Pro Farmer Midwest Crop Tour is concluding today. One of the sponsors is Pioneer Hi-Bred. Pioneer agronomist, Will Smart, has been on the Eastern leg of the tour and filed this report on Tuesday near Bloomington, IL. Corn observations include: * Early to late planted corn which started in mid-April and finished in mid-June. * Kernel abortion is evident …
Food Journalists Preparing to Meet in Houston
The Association of Food Journalists is getting ready to hold its annual meeting in Houston on October 15-18. They’ll be overlapping a day with the American Association of Sunday and Features Editors. Anyone know how many journalist associations there are? The Association of Food Journalists, Inc., is a networking system especially created for journalists who devote most of their working …
Elaine Shein New Associate Managing Editor for DTN
Congratulations to Elaine Shein for her new position with DTN. Shein will be responsible for editing DTN feature articles and series as well as providing oversight on special projects. Shein will bring additional depth and leadership to DTN’s leading news and market coverage. Prior to joining DTN, Shein spent two decades covering agriculture in the United States and Canada. Most …
Farm Journal Acquires Implement & Tractor
Farm Journal Media has acquired Implement & Tractor magazine. First published in 1885, Implement & Tractor is a bimonthly publication providing news and insights for dealers, distributors, OEMs, engineers and the associations who make up the $40+ billion dealer and wholesaler equipment industry. Implement & Tractor also publishes the annual Ag Equipment Buyer’s Desk Reference, which provides the most comprehensive …
Successful Farming Expands
Successful Farming sure has a lot of news today. Basically, they’re expanding on their 360 Degree Media concept. It’s what the agrimarketing community wants. Their expansion includes a new Successful Farming Video Solutions® unit, a new Chicago Markets Bureau, and expanded machinery coverage. Here’s what’s new: Increase in Multimedia Services – SF Video Solutions John Walter is named Executive Editor …
Farm Broadcast Fashion
Janet Adkinson of KMZU radio in Carrollton, Missouri models the latest haute couture accessory accent for the trendy farm broadcaster. Note that the style is both fashionable and functional, not to mention adaptable for both male and female farm broadcasters. I expect to see this accessory trend showing up all over the farm broadcast world. Janet is a trend setter! …