Farmer2Farmer From Farmers Business Network

Chuck Zimmerman November 15, 2016

After a successful 2015 Farmers Business Network has continued to grow in 2016. Earlier this year the company held its first Farmer2Farmer conference and a second one is planned for December. I visited with co-founder Charles Baron at the NAFB convention last week and learned that Farmers Business Network is now offering an interesting new service.

This year the company has launched their online procurement service that lets them negotiate input prices directly with manufacturers and set a national benchmark where they can guaranty that price to any farm in states where they do business. They are also able to provide financial assistance to farmers needing it on their purchases.

This December 12-14 Farmers Business Network will be holding Farmer2Farmer: American Entrepreneurs featuring some excellent speakers. Here are some of them along with an invitation:

You’re invited to join legendary entrepreneurs Steve Case, Founder of America Online (AOL) and Willie Robertson, Star of A&E’s Duck Dynasty and CEO of Duck Commander, at Farmer2Farmer for a fascinating discussion of how to bring the best entrepreneurial tactics to the farm. Plus, valuable leadership lessons from iconic Nebraska football coach and 3x NCAA Champion, Dr. Tom Osborne.

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Learn more about Farmer2Farmer in this week’s program here: ZimmCast with Charles Baron, Farmers Business Network

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Harvest Shows Results of DuPont Pioneer Innovation

Cindy Zimmerman November 15, 2016

DuPont Pioneer 2016 North American yield data from nearly 50,000 on-farm comparisons shows the company’s products and services have had a hand in the record corn and soybean crops being harvested across the country right now.

At the NAFB Trade Talk last week, DuPont Pioneer senior corn marketing manager Ryan French was on-hand to talk about Pioneer brand corn products, including the world-record-setting P1197 and P0157, which provided farmers with 8-9 bushel per acre advantages in comparisons this year. “We’ve got a full portfolio of options,” said French. “So you can build a balanced managed risk portfolio of what you want to put in the ground.”

French also talked about the new line-up of Pioneer® brand Qrome™ corn products that help deliver improved yields to a wider array of hybrid platforms.

Better management is also helping growers achieve higher yields, such as DuPont Pioneer Encirca services and Decision Agriculture, which Senior Services Manager Travis Kriegshauser discussed at Trade Talk. “Encirca services is our ability to be able to take agronomy based decisions to the next level and take it down to the farm,” he said. “Encirca certified services agents … work wherever growers are at to make a move from precision agriculture into decision agriculture.”

Listen to interviews with DuPont Pioneer representatives at NAFB Trade Talk:
Interview with Ryan French, DuPont Pioneer Interview with Travis Kriegshauser, DuPont Pioneer

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BASF Keeps #NAFB16 Broadcasting

Cindy Zimmerman November 15, 2016

The broadcast center is the hub of activity at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention each year and BASF Ag Products has been its proud sponsor since at least 2008.

“We always like to host the media room so they can have a nice space to go a work on their stories here at the convention,” said Sandi Wilson, communications manager for BASF. They also host media facilities at Farm Progress Show and the American Seed Trade Association CSS & Seed Expo in Chicago.

Keeping the media comfortable this year included a special gift to promote BASF Engenia herbicide – a cozy cotton Pure Genius bathrobe.

Last year BASF introduced the GROW SMART scholarship for the NAFB Foundation, which was awarded this year to Mara McGurl, senior at the University of Georgia majoring in Agricultural Communication. “BASF is always looking for opportunities to help young adults in the agriculture industry with their career,” Wilson said.

Listen to my interview with Sandi here: Interview with Sandi Wilson, BASF

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Branding Sustainable Soy at #NAFB16

Jamie Johansen November 15, 2016

The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) tackled NAFB’s Trade Talk with policy priorities from the global soybean perspective. USSEC board member and American Soybean Association (ASA) Director, John Heisdorffer, calls Iowa home where he specializes in diversified agriculture. Soybeans and corn are major crops while swine production fits nicely in between.

John said, “I hope the Administration looks again at the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). I hope they will see what we as farmers see and thats a great economic boost. TPP can bring anywhere from $85 to $115 million a year to the U.S. economy. That is significant.”

Beyond trade, the U.S. soy industry is focused on sustainability and they understand it’s importance to their international buyers. U.S. farmers are a critical part of that story and John shares how USSEC ensures that quality, consistent and sustainable product.

“USSEC developed a Soybean Sustainability Assurance Protocol, which is a certificate our customers can use showing we have sustainably grown crops. Our government has set up regulations that we follow which makes our crops and our lands sustainable.”

With the huge soybean crop this year, John also shares his thoughts on the market and stresses the need to sell more. Listen to my complete interview with John here: Interview with John Heisdorffer, USSEC Board & ASA Director

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#NAFB16 Awards Luncheon Honors

Jamie Johansen November 14, 2016

The National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s (NAFB) Awards Luncheon honors members for their years of service and creativity. Syngenta recognizes the role farm broadcasters play bringing the news of agriculture to radios across the country and sponsors the awards ceremony and luncheon.

Farm Broadcaster of the Year
Susan Littlefield, KRVN/Rural Radio Network

Horizon Award Winner
Lane Nordlund, Northern Ag Network

Marketcast – 1st Place: John Perkins
Newscast – 1st Place: Tom Steever
Feature – 1st Place: Tom Steever
Video Newscast – 1st Place: Clinton Griffiths
Editors Choice: Michelle Rook
Editors Choice for Exceptional Merit: Brian Winnekins
Excellence in Ag Reporting: Joe Gangwish
60 Year Members: Roddy Peeples, Orion Samuelson & Evan Slack

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New Leadership Elected at #NAFB16

Jamie Johansen November 14, 2016

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The 73rd National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention is a wrap. A reported 650 attendees gathered and the NAFB Foundation raised more than $18,000. During the convention a new slate of officers was also elected.

2017 NAFB Board of Directors
President: Max Armstrong, WGN Radio and Penton Agriculture
President Elect: Tom Cassidy, Ag Radio Network, Inc.
Vice President: Lorrie Boyer, KSIR Radio
South Region VP: Gary Cooper, AgNet Radio Network
West Region VP: Sarbina Hill, AgNet West Radio Network
East Region VP: Spencer Chase, Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.
Allied Industry Council: Laura Henke, FLM+
Allied Industry Council: Mark Lambert, NCGA
Management Sales Council: Breck Von Bank, Brownfield Ag News
Management Sales Council: Tim Marshall, KRVN Rural Radio Network
Marketing & Promotions Chair: Lance Knudson, American Ag Network

For the first time in NAFB history, a president was elected without following the ranks on the officer team. I spoke with Max Armstrong, a well-known agricultural voice, to learn why a leadership role in the organization was important and his goals going forward with the organization in his year of service.

“I want to help elevate the status of NAFB. It is already highly regarded, but I think there is even more we can do to make it more commonly known throughout the agriculture community and how it represents the individual broadcaster from across the country.”

Listen to my complete interview with Max here: Interview with Max Armstrong, NAFB President-Elect

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AFBF President at #NAFB16

Cindy Zimmerman November 14, 2016

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) president Zippy Duvall experienced his first National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) convention last week where he talked about his first year at the helm of the nation’s largest farm organization.

“It’s been very busy and exciting and a big education for me as far as agriculture in different parts of the country,” said Duvall. “I’ve been to 28 states across the country and probably a total of eight conventions before the middle of December.”

Looking ahead to 2017 with President Donald Trump in office, Duvall says they are excited to work with the transition team as they start to make key appointments. “I think (Trump’s) stand on regulation is what drew farmers and ranchers to him,” said Duvall. “We encourage them to think about having a farmer as head of EPA, or at least someone that’s farm-friendly and understands agriculture.”

Duvall says they are also looking forward to working with President Trump and Congress on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) in 2017. “We don’t debate that there may be some problems with TPP but it’s not in agriculture,” he said. “This is a win for American agriculture.”

Listen to our full interview here: Interview with Zippy Duvall, AFBF

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BASF Talks In-Furrow Fungicides at #NAFB16

Lizzy Schultz November 11, 2016

In-furrow fungicides offer many benefits, from improved root growth and seedling vigor to improved cold tolerance and higher yields. Technical Marketing Manager Dr. Caren Schmidt discussed new and upcoming improvements to BASF’s in-furrow fungicide portfolio during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) annual meeting this week in KC.

“Losing yield potential at planting can never be made up for later in the season, so an in-furrow product can really help get the product out of the ground quicker and more uniformly, setting it up for a higher yield potential,” said Dr. Schmidt.

BASF and FMC recently announced a partnership to develop several new in-furrow products that integrate the technologies used in FMC’s unique, market-leading LFR insecticides and BASF’s gold standard fungicide portfolio. BASF will launch Manticor LFR In-Furrow Fungicide/Insecticide in the Spring of 2017, and Dr. Schmidt believes that this collaboration of proven technologies will allow growers to maximize both planting efficiency and seedling health.

“We’re always looking for ways to bring the best solutions to growers, and partnering with FMC was a great way to combine our core competencies and create solutions that provide growers maximum protection in the furrow,” said Dr. Schmidt.

Listen to Cindy’s full interview with Caren here:
Interview with Dr. Caren Schmidt, BASF

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NAFB Night of Honors

Jamie Johansen November 11, 2016

The National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s (NAFB) Night of Honors celebrated two outstanding NAFB members as they were inducted into the NAFB Hall of Fame. Each are examples of leaders and visionaries in the farm broadcasting industry.

Both Bob Bosold, WAXX / WAYY Radio
Bob started his farm broadcasting career in 1977 at WEAU-TV, WAXX-AM and WEAU-FM. He was named Farm Director, and continues in the position today for WAXX-FM and WAYY-AM. He received the NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the Year in 2002 and induction into the Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2007. Bob also served NAFB as a regional Vice President, two terms as regional director and various committees over the years.

Lynn Ketelsen, Linder Farm Network
Lynn launched his farm broadcasting career with KMA Radio in Shenandoah, Iowa serving as Farm Editor. He was hired by the Linder Group in 1976 to create an agricultural network in Minnesota. In addition to his radio broadcasts, Lynn also reports for KEYC in Mankato, Minnesota, This Week in Agribusiness, and RFD Rural News. Lynn also served as NAFB President in 1990 as well as Chair of many committees including Marketing and Promotion for several years and was named NAFB Farm Broadcaster of the year in 2005.

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.

This year in the single entry winner went to Midwest Communications and Pfeifer for their Pfeifer for Life spot.

The series entry winner was awarded to Hoegemeyer Hybrids and broadhead for their Finding “The One” series.

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Wyant Named 2016 Dix Harper Meritorious Service Award

Jamie Johansen November 11, 2016

During the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Night of Honors, Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse, was given the 2016 Dix Harper Meritorious Service Award.

As member of the NAFB Foundation Board of Directors, Sara has brought her leadership, knowledge of industry, and willingness to work. She has single-handedly added funds for additional scholarships, raised new money for the Foundation, and has been a supporter of the Doan Award to honor past colleague and friend, Stewart Doan. Thank you, Sara, for your dedication to the farm broadcasting industry.

Beyond her leadership in NAFB, Sara is a trusted voice when it comes to agriculture policy. Following a panel during the NAFB convention on agriculture’s reactions to the recent election, I sat down to pick Sara’s brain on how she thought the new administration would take on key agricultural issues.

Trade is very important to the agriculture community, Sara said she along with other small business owners and farmers who are already concerned about trade will quickly be looking to President-Elect Trump to bring some clarity to his statements on trade we have heard throughout the campaign trail.

Listen to my interview with Sara to hear her complete thoughts on trade, appointment new key leadership, immigration and the farm bill here: Interview with Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse

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