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Best of NAMA: some observations.(FOR OPENERS)
April 1, 2009... It has been my great fortune to have been around the Best of NAMA competition for my entire career. Mostly as an observer, but even as a winner one time when an ad for the seed company I was employed by won. Here's a little background about the...
AGCO.(Five Years Ago (2004))
April 1, 2009... Martin Richenhagen is appointed Pres/CEO of AGCO. He had been with Forbo Int'l and previously with CLAAS.
The QUALISOY program is launched.(Five Years Ago (2004))
April 1, 2009... The QUALISOY program is launched as a collaborative effort between famers and all levels of the soybean industry.
DuPont acquires the portion of Pioneer Hi-Bred.(Ten Years Ago (1999))
April 1, 2009... DuPont acquires the portion of Pioneer Hi-Bred it does not already own for $40/share and a total of $7.7 billion.
Aventis is created by the merger of Hoechst AG and Rhone-Poulenc.(Ten Years Ago (1999))
April 1, 2009... Aventis is created by the merger of Hoechst AG and Rhone-Poulenc.
The E.U. approves the merger between Zeneca and Astra.(Ten Years Ago (1999))
April 1, 2009... The E.U. approves the merger between Zeneca and Astra. The deal does not include Zeneca's crop protection chemical business.
Westfalia Dairy systems purchases Babson Brothers.(Ten Years Ago (1999))
April 1, 2009... Westfalia Dairy systems purchases Babson Brothers creating Westfalia-Surge with headquarters in Naperville, IL.
Agricultural Retailers Association.(Ten Years Ago (1999))
April 1, 2009... The Agricultural Retailers Association re-locates its headquarter from St. Louis into its Washington, D.C. offices.
American Cyanamid.(Twenty Years Ago (1989))
April 1, 2009... American Cyanamid's Pursuit and Pursuit Plus herbicides receive U.S. EPA registration.
HBJ Farm Publications.(Twenty Years Ago (1989))
April 1, 2009... HBJ Farm Publications consolidates its headquarters to Orlando, FL.
Merck & Co., Inc. and Schering-Plough Corp. approve a definitive merger agreement under which the two companies will combine, under the name Merck, in a stock and cash transaction.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Merck & Co., Inc. and Schering-Plough Corp. approve a definitive merger agreement under which the two companies will combine, under the name Merck, in a stock and cash transaction.
Under the terms of the agreement, Schering-Plough...
The Dow Chemical Company reaches agreements with Rohm and Haas (RH) and certain of its shareholders that permit Dow to acquire RH.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The Dow Chemical Company reaches agreements with Rohm and Haas (RH) and certain of its shareholders that permit Dow to acquire RH.
As part of the agreement, RH's two largest shareholders will purchase $2.5 billion in face value of perpetual...
Case IH/New Holland.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Case IH/New Holland launches Work EZ, a separate brand of short-line implements that will be shared by both companies.
The black-painted implements include loaders, box blades, disc harrows, landscape rakes and rear blades.
InsightFarm Principal Kelley Styring and market research firm C&R Research partner to create InsightFarm Innovation HotHouse.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... InsightFarm Principal Kelley Styring and market research firm C&R Research partner to create InsightFarm Innovation HotHouse, a new, more cost-effective method for marketers to determine the potential success of their latest innovations. The...
Alltech's Co-Founder and Dir of Corporate Image and Design, Deirdre Lyons is selected by the Lexington, KY.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Alltech's Co-Founder and Dir of Corporate Image and Design, Deirdre Lyons is selected by the Lexington, KY, chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners as the 2009 recipient of their Winners' Circle Award.
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Monsanto completes regulatory submissions in the U.S. and Canada for the world's first biotech drought-tolerant corn product developed together with BASF.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Monsanto completes regulatory submissions in the U.S. and Canada for the world's first biotech drought-tolerant corn product developed together with BASF.
The two companies are jointly contributing $1.5 billion over the life of the...
Novus International.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Novus International appoints Dr. Joyce Cacho as Chief Sustainability Officer.
Prior, she directed the agribusiness initiatives program of the Corporate Council on Africa.
United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) purchases Evofarms.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) purchases Evofarms, a major marketing company of generic products in the crop protection industry headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. The share purchase includes all stocks, products registrations and all other...
Marketing investments to jump.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... In a recent conducted by Agri Marketing magazine on behalf of the American Business Media's (ABM) Agri-Council, reports 47% of agri-marketers reported their marketing budgets will be up in 2009, 30% reported they will be even with last year and...
Rabobank purchases a $354 million portfolio of agricultural loans from the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac).(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Rabobank purchases a $354 million portfolio of agricultural loans from the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac).
"Rabobank's purchase of this portfolio from Farmer Mac is a clear demonstration of our continued commitment...
AMVAC Chemical Corporation.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... H. Gary Hancock, Ph.D., joins AMVAC Chemical Corporation as Southern Reg'l Product Development Mgr.
He was with FMC Corporation.
Novartis Animal Health.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Scott Morey joins the Novartis Animal Health team as Sr Mktg Mgr.
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He was with Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition, and prior worked for Bader Rutter & Associates, and Farm & Dairy.
Brian Rainey joins as a Territory...
Three former Great Lakes Hybrids employees launch AgVenture of Michigan, the newest in the nation's largest network of independently owned and operated regional seed companies.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Three former Great Lakes Hybrids employees launch AgVenture of Michigan, the newest in the nation's largest network of independently owned and operated regional seed companies.
Jeff Oesterreicher will lead the company as GM.
Mitch Ray...
Allen Dever launches Agrihedger, a new service offering alternative investment solutions for agri-marketers including a managed fund composed of agricultural commodities.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Allen Dever launches Agrihedger, a new service offering alternative investment solutions for agri-marketers including a managed fund composed of agricultural commodities.
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Before founding his own company he was...
2009 Ag Media Summit.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
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Ag Media Summit (AMS) and International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) organizers take a break from their hard work at Billy Bob's, Ft. Worth, TX, where the event's welcoming reception will be held....
Bayer CropScience hosts forum.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
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Members of the Bayer CropScience (BCS) staff and their agencies who organized the company's annual "Ag Issues Forum" that was held in conjunction with the Commodity Classic included (L to R): Randy Myers, BCS; Lisa...
Syngenta team presents.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
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Members of the Syngenta crop protection team gather following their press conference held at last month's Commodity Classic, Dallas, TX. Shown are: (L to R) Shawn Potter, Carroll Moseley, Kim Dawson, Bernd...
Lexion sweepstakes winner.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
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Darrell Werre, Ellendale, ND, (R) is presented the prize he won from LEXION dealer representative Maynard Torbenson, Butler Machinery, Jamestown, ND in the "LEXION Owners' Club Referral Sweepstakes."
In the...
Farmer Mac.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Michael A. Gerber is named Pres/CEO of Farmer Mac.
He had served as Acting Pres/CEO since October 1, 2008 while the Board conducted a search for the permanent CEO. He previously was Pres/CEO of Farm Credit Association of Western New York....
Merial and Newport Laboratories.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Merial and Newport Laboratories announce an agreement, whereby Newport will toll manufacture and distribute Merial's autogenous porcine circovirus type 2 (PCV-2) swine vaccines through Newport's veterinarian and swine integrator customer base.
Bobcat Company and Polaris Industries Inc. announce a long-term strategic alliance to penetrate work-related market segments globally.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Bobcat Company and Polaris Industries Inc. announce a long-term strategic alliance to penetrate work-related market segments globally. The alliance will include co-development of work vehicles, supply of highly differentiated work vehicles and...
Greg Webb, VP for State Gov't Relations at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is named outstanding alumnus by the Southern Illinois University Carbondale College of Agricultural Sciences.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Greg Webb, VP for State Gov't Relations at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is named outstanding alumnus by the Southern Illinois University Carbondale College of Agricultural Sciences.
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He will deliver the...
Bratney Companies.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Bratney Companies, Des Moines, IA, names Jana Rieker as Head of Mktg.
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She was Sales Development Mgr for Successful Farmingmagazine.
Dow AgroSciences LLC and Schillinger Seed, Inc. enter into a licensing, research and development agreement for the commercialization of transgenic commodity soybeans.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Dow AgroSciences LLC and Schillinger Seed, Inc. enter into a licensing, research and development agreement for the commercialization of transgenic commodity soybeans.
Under the agreement, Dow AgroSciences will obtain the Schillinger Seed...
CoBank.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Dr. Terry Barr joins CoBank as a Sr. Dir. He had been Chief Economist at the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives and has been with the USDA.
Barr will direct the bank's agribusiness and commodities research, provide input that will...
Cheminova, Inc.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Brent Byers joins Cheminova, Inc. as Fungicide Portfolio Mgr.
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He most recently was with Timac Agro, and prior, Bayer CropScience and Aventis.
W. R. Berkley Corp. announces the formation of Berkley Agribusiness Risk Specialists, a new division of Continental Western Group, LLC.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... W. R. Berkley Corp. announces the formation of Berkley Agribusiness Risk Specialists, a new division of Continental Western Group, LLC.
Terry Shaw is appointed Division Pres and Brad Waline and Brad London are named Sr VPs of the division.
South Dakota State University and Monsanto enter into an agreement to create a new Ph.D. research fellowship program in plant breeding.
April 1, 2009... South Dakota State University and Monsanto enter into an agreement to create a new Ph.D. research fellowship program in plant breeding.
Monsanto has committed $1 million over five years to the program.
The joint program in plant...
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the Univ of Illinois launches a Master of Science degree in bioenergy.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the Univ of Illinois launches a Master of Science degree in bioenergy.
The new Professional Science Master's (PSM) degree is a non-thesis program that allows students to...
CLAAS.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... CLAAS names Leif Magnusson Reg'l Dir--Americas replacing Theo Freye who assumes full responsibilities as Exec Board Spokesman for the CLAAS Group and Chmn of theBoard for North America.
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Magnusson had been Pres of...
Dow AgroSciences.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Dow AgroSciences announces Duane Canfield has taken on the role of Mktg Specialist for Dow AgroSciences Traits and Germplasm Licensing.
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He had been Mktg Specialist for PhytoGen cottonseed and WideStrike Insect...
A group of investors form Midwest Farmland Partners, Lisle, IL, whose goal is to consolidate Midwest family farms.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... A group of investors form Midwest Farmland Partners, Lisle, IL, whose goal is to consolidate Midwest family farms.
It plans to acquire family farms through partnership agreements, whereby the farmers continue to occupy their farms while the...
Murray Wise, Founder and Chmn of Westchester Group is named a recipient of Iowa State University's Distinguished Alumni Award.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Murray Wise, Founder and Chmn of Westchester Group is named a recipient of Iowa State University's Distinguished Alumni Award.
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The award honors alumni who are nationally and/or internationally recognized for...
Kincannon & Reed.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Executive search firm Kincannon & Reed adds seven new Managing Dirs.
John Reasner will be based in AZ. Prior, he headed up construction and direction of the HR function for a startup IT consulting company.
Ellen yon range will be based...
Word of Mouth Marketing Association.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) issues changes to its Ethics Code of Conduct to help define best practices, unacceptable practices and baseline rules for word of mouth marketing, including:
* We practice openness about the...
Quality Liquid Feeds.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Ann McDonald joins Quality Liquid Feeds as Mktg Mgr.
She will be developing and implementing marketing plans and programs including advertising and promotional campaigns.
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She has held various marketing...
Farmers National Company.(MARKETING NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Farmers National Company, Omaha, NE, is named the 2009 Company of the Year by The Iowa-Nebraska Chapter of The ESOP Association. The nation's largest professional farm management and ag real estate firm was purchased by its employees in 2000...
In memoriam.(Mid America CropLife Association )(In memoriam)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Gordon Bethards, 91, Park Ridge, IL, passed away last Friday after a brief fight with kidney cancer.
He spent his entire career with DuPont, retiring as its Midwest Regional Manager for its crop protection business unit. During his career,...
Fastline Publications.(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Fastline Publications promotes Joe McWilliams to Pres. He had been VP/Sls & Mktg and has been with the company for 13 years.
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Former Pres and Founder, Bill Howard, will continue his role as CEO of the company.
RFD-TV premieres "Commodity Wrap," its new prime-time weekly "live" television broadcast which airs each Monday at 7:00 p.m. (EST).(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2009... RFD-TV premieres "Commodity Wrap," its new prime-time weekly "live" television broadcast which airs each Monday at 7:00 p.m. (EST).
The program is designed to further inform and advise farmers and ranchers during these times of large price...
USDA Office of Communications.(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Chris Mather is named the new Dir for the USDA Office of Communications.
He was a spokesperson for the presidential inaugural committee and a senior campaign staffer for Vice President Joe Biden.
USDA.(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Nayyera Haq is the new USDA Press Sec'y. She worked on the communications team in the Obama campaign, and prior, was on the communications staffs of CO lawmaker John Salazar and MD Congressman Steny Hoyer.
Farm Journal Media (FJM) restructures its sales staff so that each national account manager represents all products including magazines, television, AgWeb.com, vertical Web sites, custom media and production, and live events, and are supported by internal account execs.(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Farm Journal Media (FJM) restructures its sales staff so that each national account manager represents all products including magazines, television, AgWeb.com, vertical Web sites, custom media and production, and live events, and are supported...
Agri Marketing magazine announces its www.AgriMarketingMobile.com service now includes continually updated prices of the major crops and livestock futures contracts.(MEDIA NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Agri Marketing magazine announces its www. AgriMarketingMobile.com service now includes continually updated prices of the major crops and livestock futures contracts.
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The service, sponsored by Farm Progress...
Novartis Animal Health appoints Charleston/Orwig to handle the marketing communications for its farm animal products.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Novartis Animal Health appoints Charleston | Orwig to handle the marketing communications for its farm animal products. C I O will provide Novartis with branding, advertising, public relations, direct marketing, electronic and other...
LBi Atlanta is named digital agency of record for Bayer CropScience U.S.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2009... LBi Atlanta is named digital agency of record for Bayer CropScience U.S. The global marketing and technology agency will be tasked with outlining a two year strategic "road map" through which it will upate and maintain Bayer CropScience's six...
Woodruff Sweitzer (WS) is chosen as agency of record by Danuser Machine Company, Inc., Fulton, MO, for its marketing and PR activities.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Woodruff Sweitzer (WS) is chosen as agency of record by Danuser Machine Company, Inc., Fulton, MO, for its marketing and PR activities.
Tom Apple joins WS' Kansas City office as VP, Business Development.
Also, WS's Calgary office adds...
Bayer HealthCare.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Lindsay Kennedy joins as Acct Exec on the Bayer HealthCare, Animal Health account.
She was formerly with The Executive Committee, and prior worked for bMod Communications and Pharmacy Wholesale Services.
True Media.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2009... True Media, Calgary, AB, hires Ed Anderson as Assoc. Media Dir. True Media is an independent media strategy agency with offices in Canada and the U.S.
The Hondo Group.(AGENCY NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The Hondo Group, Ft. Worth, TX, launches a new Web site www. HondoGroup.com. Highlights of the new Web site include a showcase of the company's print, design, and branding work, and information on new interactive and green marketing services.
Growth Energy.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Pro-ethanol group Growth Energy names Tom Buis as its new CEO.
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He was Pres of the National Farmers Union.
The association also appoints former IA
Congressman Jim Nussle as Special Advisor to the Board of...
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) withdraws its membership of the Food Before Fuel Coalition.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) withdraws its membership of the Food Before Fuel Coalition.
"The Coalition has been a good partner in our efforts to raise awareness about the harmful impacts of the government's excessive...
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2009... U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) announces several changes to staff assignments that will take place before Sept. 1, 2009.
Steve Wirsching, currently Deputy Dir/West Coast Office, Portland, OR, will become Dir and John Oades, VP/West Coast...
Thirteen seed companies, processors and researchers of camelina have formed the North American Camelina Trade Association (NACTA) to promote research, production and the development of new markets for camelina.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Thirteen seed companies, processors and researchers of camelina have formed the North American Camelina Trade Association (NACTA) to promote research, production and the development of new markets for camelina.
The crop is a relatively new...
Farm Foundation announces a competition for innovative and promising public policy options to address challenges facing agriculture and the food system.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2009... Farm Foundation announces a competition for innovative and promising public policy options to address challenges facing agriculture and the food system.
The program is open to anyone with an interest in the public policy issues outlined in...
U.S. Grains Council.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The U.S. Grains Council names Melisa Augusto as its new Membership and Comms Coordinator.
She recently had been with World Wide Sires.
CattleFax.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2009... David Wood is elected Pres of CattleFax, a member-owned and member-directed cattle market information and research organization.
He is COO and Beef Division Chmn for Harris Farms, Inc.
James Herring of Amarillo, TX, is the new...
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) recognizes W. Atlee Burpee & Co. as its longest consecutive member.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) recognizes W. Atlee Burpee & Co. as its longest consecutive member. It joined the association 123 years ago.
The National FFA Organization.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Bill Fleet is named Acting COO at The National FFA Organization where he will guide the organization during the time required to conduct a national executive search for a fulltime chief operating officer.
Fleet retired in 2006 as VP/North...
The new AG Connect Expo 2010, owned by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, is scheduled for Orlando, January 12-15, 2010.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
April 1, 2009... The new AG CONNECT Expo 2010, owned by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, is scheduled for Orlando, January 12-15, 2010. Last month, several organizations announced their participation with AG CONNECT Expo 2010: American Society of...
The importance of retention.(The Scoop on Recruiting)
April 1, 2009... Companies talk about retention and how to retain employees. Leaders develop plans and rewards to keep employees engaged. But what is retention and why is it so important? By definition, retention is the process in which employees are encouraged...
NAMA looks to the future after a successful 2008 ...(National Agri-Marketing Association)(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... The National Agri-Marketing Association closed 2008 with a record 8% increase in membership. This is great news--and a ringing endorsement of the value of NAMA programming and networking opportunities.
NAMA shook things up a bit, and the...
Westbrock named Agribusiness Leader of the Year.(National NAMA News: News and information for members and friends of NAMA)
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The National Agri-Marketing Association awarded Leon Westbrock, Executive Vice President and COO, Energy, CHS Inc., the distinction of 2009 Agribusiness Leader of the Year. The award was presented at the Opening...
Anderson honored as NAMA Marketer of the Year.(Jon Anderson)
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Jon Anderson, President, OPEN ROADS, has been honored with the NAMA Marketer of the Year award. Anderson received the award during the Second General Session of the 2009 Agri-Marketing Conference, April 16, 2009, in...
Former student NAMA president wins Rhodes Scholarship.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... Vincent M. Hofer of Franklin, Kan., is one of 32 national Rhodes Scholarship winners. Hofer is Kansas State University's eighth Rhodes winner since 1986.
Hofer, a 2008 graduate in agribusiness, works for U.S. Senator Sam Brownback in...
Help a friend--recommend NAMA.
April 1, 2009... In these challenging times, cultivating connections is more important than ever.
If you're a NAMA member, spread the word about all NAMA has to offer to your friends and colleagues--great educational opportunities, year-round networking...
NAMA 2009.
April 1, 2009... EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
National President
Carol Anderson
Mariposa Partners, Inc.
(913) 323-4914
carol@mariposapr.com
President Elect
Susie Decker
Farm Progress Companies
(319) 377-3080
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Using UCC data to market strategically.(AGRI-MARKETERS UPDATE: PART ONE IN A SERIES)
April 1, 2009... What if you knew the purchasing histories of 1.6 million-plus buyers of farming machinery and attachments nationwide?
Surely, it would affect your ability to be the first to infer new trends. You'd also be better equipped to identify...
Monsanto launches Genuity brand.
April 1, 2009... by the Agri Marketing Editors
Monsanto's new product pipeline is poised to deliver exciting, new technologies in 2010 and beyond to enhance yields and farm productivity. But, with new innovation also comes the potential for more complexity...
Leading new college hires.
April 1, 2009... When I was a kid, we used to talk about the "Information Age" as some futuristic setting with flying cars and Spacely Sprocket meal pills. While neither of these innovations are being mass produced (yet?), technology and society have shaped the...
Industry update.(Brief article)
April 1, 2009... 2008 continues to look like a great year for Canadian agriculture with market receipts for Canadian farmers from the sale of crops and livestock totaling $41.8 billion, up 14.2% from a year earlier. Including program payments, total cash...
Quebec's Marketer of the Year.(QUEBEC NEWS)
April 1, 2009... In January, at the Salon de l'agriculture, Pierre Pellerin was named Quebec Agri-Marketer of the Year. Pellerin, the main producer of medicinal lavender in Canada, runs Bleu Lavande, situated in Fitch Bay near Magog, Quebec.
For health...
CAMA 2008 honour roll.
April 1, 2009... At the Best of CAMA, each chapter recognizes one of their colleagues for their active participation in the chapter's development. This year, Luc Gagnon was the recipient of this honour for the Quebec chapter.
Gagnon, owner of...
Best Of CAMA 2009.(QUEBEC NEWS)
April 1, 2009... This year, the Ontario Chapter will host the Best of CAMA, which will recognize the best in Canadian advertising. The event will be held on November 5, 2009, in Niagara Falls. A winery tour is scheduled on that day. Visit www.BestOfCama.com for...