Farm broadcaster, professional rodeo announcer and raconteur Larry Parlette, better known as Hap Larson to his listeners, has died. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting expressed its sadness at Parlette’s death. Larry served as news director for western Kansas’s KBUF 1030 AM for 20 years. Better known to listeners as Hap Larson, he hosted KBUF’s “Traveling the Circuit” and played …
Vision Event to Focus on Food Security
An upcoming Vision Event will be focusing on the importance of the food safety as well as dive into critical issues ranging from social concerns to economics to marketing. The event, sponsored by the Livestock Publications Council, will take place in Kansas City, Missouri Wednesday, November 10, 2015 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Westin Crown Center. The …
Register for NAFB Convention and Chance at $100
Something any farm broadcaster could use is professional development and a little extra jingle in their pockets. The National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) is giving you the chance for both, with early registration for its 72nd annual convention in Kansas City, Missouri, Nov. 11-13, 2015, and a chance to win some money. In addition to getting your spot reserved …
Farm Broadcaster Wins Ethanol Media Award
Tom Riter of WNAX in Yankton, SD was awarded this year’s American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) Excellence in Media award at last week’s annual meeting in Omaha. Riter is pictured here receiving the award from ACE Director of Communications Chuck Beck. Riter is a veteran farm broadcaster and a native of Rock Rapids, Iowa. He is a regular contributor to …
Clements Joins NAFB as New Service Editor
National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) welcomes Micheal Clements as their News Service Editor. He comes to NAFB from KFEQ in St. Joseph, Mo where he was Farm Director. Micheal has been covering rural and agricultural issues for nine years. “Micheal brings his ag reporting experience and broadcast journalism skills to the NAFB News Service desk,” says Tom Brand, NAFB Executive Director. “His experience …
NAFB Hosting 72nd Convention
Registration is now open for the 72nd annual National Association of Farm Broadcasters convention. Mark your calendars for November 11-13, 2015 and make your room reservations at the Weston Hotel in Kansas City. Early registration on or before September 27 qualifies you for a chance to win an Early Registration Giveaway sponsored by WinField. And a big thank you to John …
NAFB Farm Radio Connects Research & Videos
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting has new research available. Farm radio connects with farmers and ranchers throughout the United States. Recent research conducted by Millennium Research, Inc. during the month of March proves farm radio listenership is strong in rural America. This is the first data release of a year-long, nationwide research project surveying farmers and ranchers on their …
NAFB Taking Applications for College Scholarships
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation is accepting applications for three $5,000 scholarships for college students studying agriculture communications. Application deadline is June 6, 2015, and the scholarships are named after farm broadcasting pioneers: Glenn Kummerow Memorial Scholarship. Glenn dedicated himself to the farm broadcasting industry, and was a respected authority in ag radio. He was a true friend …
First Doan Award Presented
The very first Doan award honoring Excellence in Reporting Agriculture was presented at Washington Watch this week to Michelle Rook, managing farm director at WNAX in Yankton, SD. The Doan is named after Stewart Doan, a farm broadcaster and senior editor at Agri-Pulse, who passed away suddenly in May 2012. He was known for his passion for politics and determination …
Remembering Russell Pierson
Farm broadcasting pioneer and former NAFB president Russell Pierson passed away last week at the age of 103 and he was remembered at an Oklahoma City funeral service Monday by many friends and fans. “He hired me in 1974 and trained me to be a farm broadcaster,” said another former NAFB president, Ken Root, who delivered a eulogy at the …