BASF Ag Products just recently received registration for Armezon® PRO herbicide, which offers long-lasting residual control of emerged grass and broadleaf weeds. The BASF product has received full Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for use on all corn types and BASF Technical Market Manager Daniel Waldstein was at NAFB Trade Talk last week to talk about it. “Armezon PRO can …
FCC Update from #NAFB15
Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) commissioner, Ajit Pai, made a trip to Kansas City, MO to address attendees of the 2015 National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s (NAFB) annual convention. Commissioner Pai’s has been focused on creating a regulatory environment in which competition and innovation will benefit the American consumer. The FCC is committed to adopting policies that will give private firms …
AgroTourism is Hot Topic at #NAFB15
Steve Peterson of the Wisconsin AgroTourism Association recently spoke at the National Association of Farm Broadcasters conference about the amazing growth of ag tourism in his state. Taylor Truckey had a chance to speak with him for a few moments about this trending movement. Peterson believes the reason for the excitement surrounding a visit to the farm is linked to …
#NAFB15 Awards Luncheon
Farm broadcasters were recognized for excellence during the final luncheon at the 72nd annual NAFB convention in Kansas City on Friday. Gary Truitt of Indiana’s Hoosier Ag Today network became the only member to ever be awarded Farm Broadcaster of the Year twice. Truitt first received the honor back in 1988. So, that’s kind of weird, since it’s always been …
2015 Plambeck Award Winners at #NAFB15
The Plambeck Award, named in honor of NAFB’s second president Herb Plambeck, recognizes the best single and series radio commercials that air on NAFB stations and networks. We were happy to see our friends with BCS Communications in Kansas City, represented by Kelly Schwalbe, pick up this year’s Plambeck Award for a series of commercials they produced for NovaSource. The …
Perrine Honored for Service at #NAFB15
Congratulations to our friend Mike Perrine who received the 2015 Dix Harper Meritorious Service Award at the NAFB convention in Kansas City. Mike has done both broadcasting and sales during his long and distinguished career. He has served rural communities from Texas to Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Missouri. Today, Mike owns and operates MP Ag Radio, serving as a station …
New Hall of Fame Members at #NAFB15
Two past presidents of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) became the newest members of the organization’s Hall of Fame at the 72nd annual convention in Kansas City. Ron Hays of Radio Oklahoma Ag Network served as NAFB president in 1991. During his 45-plus years behind the mic, Ron has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including NAFB …
#NAFB15 Discusses Crisis Communication
AgWired’s intern, Kindra Hall recently attended the 2015 National Association of Farm Broadcasters and caught up with Agi Schafer of ASK-Comm Strategies. Schafer presented a crisis communication seminar at the conference and reminded us that consumers are more interested than ever about the food supply. In a crisis situation farm broadcasters play a very important role. Food information is critical to …
#NAFB15 Offers Better Blogging with Sabrina Hill
Members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters had the opportunity to learn how to better their blogs with the help of presenter Sabrina Hill. Hill shared her experience blogging and walked participants through the important steps of creating a successful online presence. For radio broadcasters Hill says its important to remember that a radio presence can feed your blog …
TPP Big Topic for Ag Groups at #NAFB15
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is no doubt the biggest issue for ag groups at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention in Kansas City this week. Representatives from six national farm groups joined USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Administrator Phil Karsting in Kansas City Wednesday for a press event to discuss the TPP. The event featured farmer leaders from the American …