Agri Marketing articles from April 2008

Agri Marketing archives from April 2008

Houston: we have a success!(FOR OPENERS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... As the American Business Media Agri-Council's Harris Interactive Agricultural Study proved, an integrated campaign--incorporating many "touch" points with customers--is by far the most effective. In AgriMarketing's case, the customer is...

This month in AgriMarketing.(FOR OPENERS)
April 1, 2008... Five Years Ago (2003) * Monsanto receives approval for YieldGard Rootworm technology. * Koch Nitrogen acquires Farmland Industries' nitrogen fertilizer assets for $270 million. * Soybean Digest magazine is re-named The Corn and...

Pfizer Animal Health acquires two market-leading livestock genomics companies.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Pfizer Animal Health acquires two market-leading livestock genomics companies: * Catapult Genetics, Pty., Ltd., focused on developing and commercializing innovative livestock DNA tests and gene markers to assist global food producers,...

Monsanto acquires EarthMap Solutions.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Monsanto acquires EarthMap Solutions, Longmont, CO. Utilizing satellite imagery and aerial photography, the company creates color-coded maps showing crop and forest conditions by measuring chlorophyll content and plant health.

Montana Tractors, Springdale, AR, announces it will provide parts/ service through its network for all LS tractors sold through the Farmtrac network.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Montana Tractors, Springdale, AR, announces it will provide parts/ service through its network for all LS tractors sold through the Farmtrac network, as long as the dealer is an existing Montana Dealer or becomes a Montana Dealer in the future....

MANA.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Brian Ahrens)(John Guion)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... MANA promotes Brian Ahrens to northern Reg'l S1s Mgr and he will relocate to eastern Iowa. He has previously been with Bayer CropScience and BASF. John Guion, will take over as MANA's Sr Product Mktg Mgr for insecticides, the position...

Advanced Ag Solutions (AAS), Lafayette, IN, acquires the Crop Pro-Tech's.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Advanced Ag Solutions (AAS), Lafayette, IN, acquires the Crop Pro-Tech's (CPT) customer list that was serviced by independent crop consultant Dave Harms. AAS Pres and founder Darly Starr says he looks to build on the years of work...

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica announces Joe Richtsmeier is assigned to its recently created Nat'l Distribution position for its Food Animal Business segment. He most recently was with IVESCO and previously with Alpharma.

Novus International, Inc.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Novus International, Inc., announces Dr. Scott C. Fleetwood joins the company as Exec Dir, Markets and Products. Fleetwood will have overall responsibility for the marketing of the swine, poultry, ruminant, industrial and feed quality business...

Advanta India Ltd, Bangalore, India, through its subsidiaries, acquires the entire business of Garrison & Townsend L.P. (G&T).(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Advanta India Ltd, Bangalore, India, through its subsidiaries, acquires the entire business of Garrison & Townsend L.P. (G&T), Hereford, TX. Advanta is a global seed company and an associate business of United Phosphorous Ltd. (UPL), a...

Conklin Co.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Pam Fretwell)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Conklin Co. announces Pam Fretwell, past Pres of the NAFB, joins as corporate spokesperson for its Ag Div. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] She will lead public relations and media development training. She plans to continue to do some weekly...

Cargill.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Cargill announces a new Web portal, www.cargillag.com, that can deliver critical agricultural information to the more than 120,000 grain farmers and operators in the U.S. It features delayed stock and futures prices from multiple...

American Vanguard Corp acquires a production facility in Marsing.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... American Vanguard Corp acquires a production facility in Marsing, ID, from Bayer CropScience LP.

Helena Industries, Inc..(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Mike McCarty, CEO and Pres of Helena Chemical Co. is named Chmn of the Board of Helena Industries, Inc. where he takes over for Buddy Braswell who has retired but will remain on its board. Helena Industries, Inc. is a wholly owned...

The Context Network.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... A new white paper just released by The Context Network (www. contextnet.com) exposes the impacts of the government's Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) on agriculture over the next 14 years. Specifically, the report...

In memoriam.(AT CLSOING NEWS)(Obituary)
April 1, 2008... Roland M. "Rollie" Hendrickson, 84, VP of Pfizer's Agricultural and Animal Health Division and NAMA's 1978 AgriBusiness Leader of the Year. After graduating from the Univ. of Minnesota, he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II in the...

Combines turn 70.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Massey Ferguson introduced the first totally integrated, self propelled combine in 1938 (inset). "While other manufacturers hung equipment on tractors," says Kevin Bien, Prod Mktg Mgr, Massey Ferguson, "Massey...

Salute to new Holland.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For 20 consecutive years, New Holland has sponsored the Media Room at the Commodity Classic. To show its appreciation, a special reception was held at this year's event to acknowledge New Holland and its Industry...

Grain marketing.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Pioneer Hi-Bred announces MarketPoint resource, a new online market service that links corn growers with end users to provide producers with enhanced profit opportunities, greater product differentiation and more...

AG issues forum.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bayer CropScience (BCS) hosted a special "Ag Issues Forum," held in conjunction with this year's Commodity Classic. An array of outside experts discussed topics impacting the agricultural market, including the...

DuPont.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... DuPont names Thomas M. Connelly, Exec VP, where he will lead the integration of biotechnology across the company's business segments. He assumes responsibility for the DuPont Agriculture & Nutrition business segment in addition to his existing...

Dow AgroSciences (DAS) acquires Triumph Seed.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Dow AgroSciences (DAS) acquires Triumph Seed, Rails, TX, which markets sunflowers, corn, and sorghum across the U.S. and in approximately 25 countries. The agreement includes all commercial, production, research and development assets of...

Nufarm Americas Inc., Burr Ridge, IL, reaches an agreement to acquire the assets of Etigra.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Nufarm Americas Inc., Burr Ridge, IL, reaches an agreement to acquire the assets of Etigra, Cary, NC.

Bobcat Co..(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Bobcat Co., West Fargo, ND, introduces a new line of compact tractors designed for farmers, ranchers, commercial landscapers, groundskeepers, homeowners with acreage and other users. Five models are currently available at selected Bobcat...

Industrial Equity Investments Limited (IEIL), an int'l investment company located in the Republic of Ireland, completes its acquisition of Arysta LifeScience Corp.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Industrial Equity Investments Limited (IEIL), an int'l investment company located in the Republic of Ireland, completes its acquisition of Arysta LifeScience Corp. The enterprise value is approximately $2.4 billion.

AgriLabs, St. Joseph, MO, announces a joint venture with Allflex USA.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... AgriLabs, St. Joseph, MO, announces a joint venture with Allflex USA, Dallas, TX, to provide animal-identification products and support services to livestock producers. AgriLabs's AgriTag product line will be manufactured by Allflex....

Verdant Partners.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Verdant Partners adds Dr. Gary Whiteaker as a Dir following his retirement from Sakata Seed. He can be contacted at 888/359-8470, ext. 8853 or by e-mail at garywhiteaker@ verdantpartners.com.

FMC.(MARKETING NEWS)(Aaron Locker)(Mark Frerichs)(Daryl Wiest)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... At FMC, Aaron Locker is promoted from Product Mgr to Dir of Strategic Acc't Mgmt, leading his staff in developing and serving distributor channels. Daryl Wiest moves into the new position of Mkt Access Mgr where he will lead the company's...

Syngenta and DuPont announce a global agreement that will provide DuPont business, Pioneer Hi-Bred, access to Syngenta's novel insect control corn event, MIR162.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Syngenta and DuPont announce a global agreement that will provide DuPont business, Pioneer Hi-Bred, access to Syngenta's novel insect control corn event, MIR162. Under the royalty-bearing agreement, Syngenta will grant Pioneer a non-exclusive,...

Andy Lee joins as CEO of Sipcam Agro USA and ADVAN, both head-quartered in Roswell, GA.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Andy Lee joins as CEO of Sipcam Agro USA and ADVAN, both head-quartered in Roswell, GA. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He previously held senior management positions with BASF and prior to that American Cyanamid. He began his career with Shell...

LandOwner newsletter editor Mike Walsten reports that farmland values continue to soar.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... LandOwner newsletter editor Mike Walsten reports that farmland values continue to soar. He says, "Farmers are the number one buyers of Mid-western farmland and we've seen values in some areas jump by almost 50% since last fall. "It's...

Monsanto contributes $5 million to The World Food Prize Foundation intended to ensure that the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates will become the permanent home of "The Borlaug Dialogue," the World Food Prize's annual symposium on cutting-edge topics of global food security.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Monsanto contributes $5 million to The World Food Prize Foundation intended to ensure that the Norman E. Borlaug Hall of Laureates will become the permanent home of "The Borlaug Dialogue," the World Food Prize's annual symposium on cutting-edge...

Prudential Financial, Inc. announces an agreement with AgStar Financial Services, Mankato, MN.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Prudential Financial, Inc. announces an agreement with AgStar Financial Services, Mankato, MN, to offer MyTerm--a simplified issue term life insurance policy available through the Internet, to AgStar Financial Services customers. Through...

NC+ Hybrids.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... David L. Stamp, CCA, is named Nat'l Sls Mgr at NC+ Hybrids. He most recently was Midwest Seed Genetics and has been with Wilson Seeds and Pioneer Hi-Bred. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

DTN.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... DTN releases DTN MarketSpace-an online grain marketing solution linking agriculture producers and agribusinesses to more efficiently buy and sell grain. DTN MarketSpace provides a private, secure and reliable online marketplace to...

IronPlanet.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... IronPlanet, www.ironplanet.com, Pleasanton, CA, an online auction company for used construction and agricultural equipment, appoints Paul Blalock as VP, Ag Sls. Previously, Blalock founded Digital Freight Inc., an online transportation...

Plant Health Care, Inc..(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Plant Health Care, Inc. promotes Mike Cloutier VP, World Agricultural Sls. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Alltech.(MARKETING NEWS)(Ty Yeast )(Tyler Bramble)(Jackie Heyden)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Alltech names Ty Yeast its new Dir of Sls for North America. He had directed its Canadian region. Dr. Tyler Bramble is appointed Reg'l Sls Dir for the western U.S. and Geoff Frank is named Reg'l Sls Dir for the eastern U.S. Jackie...

The "Consumer First Beef Partners" program is created to build bridges between consumers and beef producers.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... The "Consumer First Beef Partners" program is created to build bridges between consumers and beef producers. Participants include Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB), Pfizer Animal Health, Land O' Lakes Purina Feed LLC and Drovers/food360. The...

AGROTAIN.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... AGROTAIN, St. Louis, MO, names Jeff Whetstine its Int'l VP, Global Mktg. He was with Osborn & Barr Communications, and previously with Novartis. Ryan Vidrine joins the company as Reg'l Mgr-Louisiana. Jeffrey Perrotti joins as Reg'l...

Marrone Organic Innovations.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... David Warman joins Marrone Organic Innovations, Davis, CA, as its U.S. Sis Mgr. He was most recently with AgraQuest and previously with Griffin and Ciba-Geigy.

VeraSun Energy Corp. merges with US BioEnergy Corp.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... VeraSun Energy Corp. merges with US BioEnergy Corp. following its approval by shareholders of both companies. The combined entity is expected to have 16 biorefineries and an operating capacity of more than 1.6 billion gallons by the end of...

Monsanto establishes a global seed treatment platform where it will identify new proprietary seed-based technologies that can be launched in parallel with its soybean, corn and cotton products.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Monsanto establishes a global seed treatment platform where it will identify new proprietary seed-based technologies that can be launched in parallel with its soybean, corn and cotton products. In 2009, Monsanto plans to treat all Roundup...

In memoriam.(MARKETING NEWS)(Obituary)
April 1, 2008... Roy Cleveland, Exec VP of dmrkynetec, St. Louis, MO. His career spanned over three decades devoted to marketing research in agriculture. Prior to dmrknetec, he worked for Doane Marketing Research, the Agricultural Division of Maritz...

Penton Media.(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Greg Frey rejoins Penton Media as Group Publisher of Corn & Soybean Digest, Farm Industry News and the Farm Press publications. Frey first joined Penton Media in 1992. He has served in various roles including...

Farm Press.(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Forrest Laws is named Assoc Publisher of the Farm Press publications. Previously, Laws was Exec Editor for its publications. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Corn & Soybean Digest, Farm Industry News and Hay & Forage Grower.(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Allen Barkve is promoted to Assoc Publisher of Corn & Soybean Digest, Farm Industry News and Hay & Forage Grower. Barkve has been with Penton Media for 23 years and most recently served as Nat'l Sis Mgr for the magazines. [ILLUSTRATION...

U.S. Internet Industry Association.(MEDIA NEWS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... A U.S. Internet Industry Association study reports the adoption of broadband Internet has been faster than any other technology. Broadband took ten years for 50% of the U.S. population to adopt it. That compares to 18 years for personal...

American Business Media (ABM).(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2008... American Business Media (ABM) launches a redesigned Web site, www.AmericanBusinessMedia.com, featuring a high-definition video player and space for ABM's B-to-B Social Network. The site also features a weekly poll with the social network...

Agri-Pulse.(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Stewart Doan joins Agri-Pulse as Sr Editor. He will contribute to the weekly e-newsletter and provide audio coverage for the company's Web site, www. Agri-Pulse.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Doan, was the 2006 NAFB Farm Broadcaster of...

Phil Marks joins Lessiter Publications Inc..(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Phil Marks joins Lessiter Publications Inc., as Sr Acc't Mgr. where he will assist equipment manufacturers with their dealer advertising and communication programs through a variety of print and electronic media on Farm Equipment and Rural...

The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) launches Ethanol Retailer magazine for retailers of ethanol enhanced fuel.(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2008... The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) launches Ethanol Retailer magazine for retailers of ethanol enhanced fuel. The quarterly magazine addresses ethanol from a business case, and includes the latest ethanol news, facts and...

Farm Journal Electronic Media (FJEM) announces an agreement with DIRECTV to add satellite carriage of its AgDay and U,S. Farm Report TV programs.(MEDIA NEWS)(Report)
April 1, 2008... Farm Journal Electronic Media (FJEM) announces an agreement with DIRECTV to add satellite carriage of its AgDay and U,S. Farm Report TV programs. AgDay is on DIRECTV Channel 225 weekdays from 8:00-8:30 a.m. EST, and U.S. Farm Report on...

In memoriam.(MEDIA NEWS)(William Alford)(In memoriam)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... William (Bill) Alford, 81, Farm Broadcaster and long-time member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB). He began his career at WOI AM/FM/TV, Ames, IA, reporting market news on radio and TV. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2008... The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC) names Toni Nuernberg as Exec Dir. She had been COO for ACA International--the association of Credit and Collection professionals--and its for-profit subsidiaries, ACA International...

The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) announces the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) will administer three scholarships awarded annually by the NAFB Foundation.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2008... The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) announces the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) will administer three scholarships awarded annually by the NAFB Foundation. The scholarships include two $4,000 awards and the Glenn...

The Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) presents its Extra S.T.E.P. Award to three crop input retailers.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2008... The Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) presents its Extra S.T.E.P. Award to three crop input retailers. The award is designed to recognize organizations that go above and beyond the environmental and regulatory requirements of their...

National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2008... The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) announces a staff reorganization and names the following to lead these departments: * Governance, Leadership and State Svcs--Kendal Frazier * Mktg and Comms--Kim Essex * Member and...

The National 4-H Council and EMI Music release the country music compilation CD "Clover Country-Songs from famous 4-H Alumni.".(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Sound recording review)
April 1, 2008... The National 4-H Council and EMI Music release the country music compilation CD "Clover Country-Songs From Famous 4-H Alumni." It includes 11 hit songs from 4-H alumni who are all country music superstars, including Faith Hill, Sugarland,...

Cassandra Schlef joins the American Soybean Association (ASA) as Comms Coordinator where she will assist in the development of ASA's online resources and publications, including the Weekly Leader Letter and ASA Today.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Cassandra Schlef joins the American Soybean Association (ASA) as Comms Coordinator where she will assist in the development of ASA's online resources and publications, including the Weekly Leader Letter and ASA Today. She will also be producing...

CropLife America (CLA).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2008... CropLife America (CLA) appoints Rex Runyon as VP, Comms. Most recently Runyon was with the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) serving as VP/Corporate Sec'y. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) announce the following 2007 national award winners.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Awards list)
April 1, 2008... The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) announce the following 2007 national award winners: * 2007 H.E. Buck Stalcup Excellence in Education-Management: Terry Argotsinger, AFM / ARA * 2007 Meritorious...

The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Hereford World names Adam Cotton as its Southwest Region Field Rep.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2008... The American Hereford Association (AHA) and Hereford World names Adam Cotton as its Southwest Region Field Rep. Most recently Cotton had been with Farmland Foods, Wichita, KS.

Jones and Thomas Marketing Communications, Inc.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Jones and Thomas Marketing Communications, Inc., Decatur, IL, promotes Bill Lehmann to Pres. He also serves as Pres of JTnet, an affiliated company which provides a broad range of Internet and IT support services to clients throughout central...

Bader Rutter & Associates.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Bader Rutter & Associates promotes Tom Posta to VP, Group Leader for the agency's Acc't Mgmt Group. He joined Bader Rutter in 1996 and will continue to work on the Dow AgroSciences and GE Healthcare accounts. Mike Fredrick is named VP,...

Charleston / Orwig.(AGENCY NEWS)(Marcy Tessmann )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Charleston | Orwig promotes Marcy Tessmann to Group Dir. Tessmann has been with the agency since 2002 and has managed several accounts. In her new role, she will oversee activities of all ag clients, as well as direct new business...

AdFarm.(AGENCY NEWS)(Mary Lou McCutcheon)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Mary Lou McCutcheon joins AdFarm as Strategic Consultant for its Issues and Insights division. She was Business Intelligence Analyst with Ontario Pork and has worked Mkt Analyst, Comms Dir and Dir of Sis and Mktg for the association. ...

Swanson Russell.(AGENCY NEWS)(Cindi Coulter)(Brookley Lind-Olson)(Abby Bonwell)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Swanson Russell promotes Cindi Coulter to Art Dir. Coulter has been with the agency since 2002, starting as a Graphic Designer and then later becoming Assoc Art Dir. The agency hires Brookley Lind-Olson as Media Coordinator. She was...

M&I Bank.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2008... M&I Bank names Nicholson Kovac, Inc., as PR agency for its Central States Region of metropolitan Kansas City, St. Joseph, MO and Pittsburg, KS. The agency will support M&I's growth and customer acquisition plans with research, strategic...

North Forty.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Cassie Willis joins North Forty, Cedar Rapids, IA, as Mgr of Creative Focus. Previously Willis was Mktg Comms Mgr for the AdTrack Corporation, as well as Health Reporter and Special Projects Producer for KCRG-TV9.

RPR Company.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2008... The PR group RPR Company moves to a new location: 577 East Sunny Dunes Rd., Ste. 7, Palm Springs, CA 92264. Existing phone numbers remain the same: 760/325-2300; fax: 760/325-2667. An updated Web site is under construction.

Hondo Group.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2008... Rene Smith joins The Hondo Group, Ft. Worth, TX, as PR Dir. She had been a Sr Acc't Exec at a communications firm in Houston, TX, where her responsibilities included the development and execution of public relations campaigns.

Filament Marketing.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2008... John Hushon joins Filament Marketing, LLC, as a Mktg Exec. Most recently he was with Hoard's Dairyman as Assoc Editor. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Online job postings.(The Scoop on Recruiting)
April 1, 2008... A good posting not only benefits the candidate it also helps employers--a good posting allows the candidate to better determine if they are fit for the job and if they really should apply, which in turn hopefully leaves employers sorting...

Upcoming AgCareers.com events.(Calendar)
April 1, 2008... Interviewing for Organizational Fit May 14, 2008 Web seminar US Ag HR Roundtable August 4-6, 2008 St Louis, MO Visit www.AgCareers.com for details

Another great year for NAMA.(National NAMA News: News and information for members and friends of NAMA)(National Agri-Marketing Association)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... NAMA's membership year officially ends in April, and 2007-2008 was pretty remarkable! We had the chance to learn from world-renowned thinkers and innovators at NAMA events. And we had a lot of fun--and met new colleagues and friends--along the...

Tolman honored as Agribusiness Leader of the Year.(National NAMA News: News and information for members and friends of NAMA)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The National Agri-Marketing Association awarded Rick Tolman, CEO, National Corn Growers Association, the distinction of 2008 Agribusiness Leader of the Year. The award was presented at the Opening General Session of...

Make the most of your NAMA membership.(National NAMA News: News and information for members and friends of NAMA)(National Agri-Marketing Association)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... As this year's membership year winds down, it's a great time to review the past year and set some goals for yourself to get even more out of your NAMA membership in the year ahead. Here are some practical tips to get started: 1. Join a...

Rhylander named NAMA marketer of the year.(National NAMA News: News and information for members and friends of NAMA)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dave Rhylander, Marketing Lead, Delta & Pine Land, has been honored with the NAMA Marketer of the Year award. Rhylander received the award during the Second General Session of the 2008 Agri-Marketing Conference,...

Gateway NAMA hosts joint meeting.(Gateway NAMA and the St. Louis Agribusiness Club)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gateway NAMA and the St. Louis Agribusiness Club hosted a joint meeting on Tuesday, February 12, 2008, featuring Raymond Cesca, President of the World Agricultural Forum. Cesca delivered a presentation titled...

MoKan NAMA learns about Western farm show.(National NAMA News: News and information for members and friends of NAMA)(National Agri-Marketing Association)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The MoKan NAMA Chapter held its monthly meeting on February 19, 2008, at the Webster House in Kansas City, Mo. Presenter Jeff Flora, Chief Executive Officer of the SouthWestern Association, discussed the Western Farm Show. Flora described...

NAMA 2008.
April 1, 2008... NAMA 2008 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE National President Patty Travis 5MetaCom (317)564,2008 ptravis@Srnetacom.com President Elect Carol Anderson Anderson/Falion (816] 255-1983 ...

Manitoba news.(CAMA UPDATE)
April 1, 2008... The Manitoba chapter of CAMA continues its efforts to bring members insights from key industry players and initiatives. At present, CAMA Manitoba's monthly "Lunch and Learn" sessions, a venue that allows CAMA members to hear from high...

Online video a win-win.(NEW MEDIA--SWEET STREAMING)
April 1, 2008... Broadband video streams are no longer nifty extras or at work time-wasters. Video is quickly becoming a useful, valuable standard of Web content. With new studies pointing to steep upward trends in video use, advertisers and media companies are...