Agri Marketing articles from January 2005

Agri Marketing archives from January 2005

Two months into the New Year....(For Openers)
January 1, 2005... And it already seems like 2004 was some time ago. But we reflect back in this issue on the major events of 2004 and offer them as a background to their impact on what we do. We've relied on the expertise of the Doane economists to provide this...

Thinking outside the box.(For Openers)
January 1, 2005... Eight years ago a new column/department, conceived by Den Gardner, appeared in Agri Marketing. Its purpose was to profile innovative thinking and marketing using PR. Den's first story was "Asgrow Creates Craving for Cantaloupe" and discussed...

Cargill Dow Polymers LLC, a joint venture between Cargill Inc. and Dow Chemical Co., introduces its NatureWorks PLA polymers.(Five Years Ago)
January 1, 2005... Five Years Ago * Cargill Dow Polymers LLC, a joint venture between Cargill Inc. and Dow Chemical Co., introduces its NatureWorks PLA polymers. The resins, made from renewable resources such as corn, can be used in a range of fiber and...

Syngenta Seeds.(At Closing People)(appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Mike Mack, former head of Crop Protection NAFTA, is named chief operating officer for Syngenta Seeds. Based in Basel, Switzerland, he takes over from Jeff Beard, who has decided to pursue his career outside Syngenta. Mack joined Syngenta in his...

Trimble Navigation Ltd. .(At Closing People)(appointment of Rajat Bahri )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Trimble Navigation Ltd., Sunnyvale, Calif., has named Rajat Bahri as chief financial officer, replacing interim CFO Mark Harrington, who will return to his role as vice president of strategy and business development. Bahri most recently served...

Phibro Animal Health Corporation.(At Closing People)(appointment of Keith Collins )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Phibro Animal Health Corporation, Fort Lee, N.J., appoints Keith Collins as president of Phibro Animal Health. Collins joined Phibro Animal Health earlier this year to build its product and business development strategies. He brings nearly 30...

Terra Industries Inc.(At Closing People)(appointments )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Terra Industries Inc., Sioux City, Iowa, promotes Joseph D. Giesler to senior vice president of commercial operations, and appoints Paul Thompson as vice president of sales and marketing and Joe A. Ewing as vice president of human resources and...

National Association of Farm Broadcasters.(At Closing People)(appointment of Gene Millard )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The National Association of Farm Broadcasters search committee has selected Gene Millard to fill the association's vacant executive director position, following Ken Root's resignation. Millard has served for the past two and a half years as...

Swift & Company's North American Retail Channel.(At Closing People)(appointment of Matthew Wineinger)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Matthew Wineinger accepts the position of vice president/general manager of Swift & Company's North American Retail Channel. He is charged with strategic account planning for Swift's retail box beef and pork customers. Previously with Cargill...

Syngenta.(At Closing People)(appointment of Rob Robinson and Jim Sommer )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Following Syngenta's recent acquisition of Golden Harvest, the company announced that Rob Robinson and Jim Sommer have been appointed as the company's joint operating heads. Prior to his new appointment, Robinson was executive vice president of...

MachineryLink, Inc.(2005 MSG Update)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... MachineryLink, Inc. can be found in the E-Business section of the Guide, page 118.

Agri-View.(2005 MSG Update)
January 1, 2005... The correct personnel for Agri-view (U.S. Print) are: Sales & Mktg Mgr: Marjorie Stieve (mstieve@madison.com) Editor: Brenda Murphy (bmurphy@madison.com)

Syngenta Seeds, Golden Valley, Minn., launches Greenleaf Genetics.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Syngenta Seeds, Golden Valley, Minn., launches Greenleaf Genetics, a new business unit created to out-license genetics and biotechnology traits. Greenleaf Genetics will have access to out-license top lines originating from the NK[R], Garst[R],...

Deere & Company.(At Closing News)(Licensing agreements)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Russian farmers can now lease John Deere equipment under an agreement announced by Deere & Company. Deere Credit Inc. and Rosagroleasing of the Russian Federation have agreed to a Credit Facility Agreement guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank...

World Energy, a producer and distributor of biodiesel fuel, forms an exclusive production agreement with Dow Haltermann Custom Processing (DHCP).(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... World Energy, a producer and distributor of biodiesel fuel, forms an exclusive production agreement with Dow Haltermann Custom Processing (DHCP), a Dow business unit comprised of operations within The Dow Chemical Company and Johann Haltermann...

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) indirectly acquires Israel Chemicals Ltd.'s (ICL) entire interest in a Cayman Islands subsidiary for a purchase price of US $100.4 million.(At Closing News)
January 1, 2005... Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) indirectly acquires Israel Chemicals Ltd.'s (ICL) entire interest in a Cayman Islands subsidiary for a purchase price of US $100.4 million. The Cayman Islands subsidiary holds 19,200,242...

Kraft Foods Inc.(At Closing News)(marketing )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Kraft Foods Inc. plans to limit its advertising of Oreo cookies, regular Kool-Aid and other popular snack foods to children under 12 as part of an effort to encourage better eating habits. The company also said it would begin labeling food and...

Orion Genomics.(At Closing News )(donation of proprietary gene-enriched DNA sequence )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Orion Genomics is donating to public researchers all of its proprietary gene-enriched DNA sequence from the sorghum plant, a close relative of corn and one of the most important cereal crops worldwide. The sequence is expected to help...

Corn Products International Inc. enters into an agreement to acquire the remaining minority interest in its Korean business from Doosan Corporation for approximately $65 million.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Corn Products International Inc. enters into an agreement to acquire the remaining minority interest in its Korean business from Doosan Corporation for approximately $65 million. This is an acceleration of Doosan Corporation's right to sell its...

Monsanto Co.(At Closing News)(Posilac[R] bovine somatotropin)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Monsanto Co., St. Louis, announces an increase in the allocation of Posilac[R] bovine somatotropin for dairy producers up to 115 percent of historical shipments, beginning March 1, 2005. In December 2003, Monsanto announced an allocation of...

NAFB celebrates 60 years at its annual convention.(FYI News & Notes)(National Association of Farm Broadcasters)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The National Association of Farm Broadcasters celebrated its 60th anniversary during the organization's annual trade show and convention in Kansas City, Mo. In addition to professional development seminars and the traditional Trade Talk, a...

Arvesta announces winner Of EVEREST promotion.(FYI News & Notes)(Eric McKeirnan)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Eric McKeirnan of Pomeroy, Wash., is the owner of a brand new Kubota RTV900 after winning a promotion held this past year to create awareness of Arvesta Corporation and EVEREST[R] Herbicide. Farmers could enter the contest at trade shows,...

Monsanto lends support to agricultural leaders.(FYI News & Notes)(Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow (ALOT) Foundation )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Monsanto Co., St. Louis, presented a check for $50,000 to the Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow (ALOT) Foundation during the 2004 Missouri Governor's Conference on Agriculture. ALOT is a two-year adult leadership program, including nine...

Irrigation show draws record attendance.(FYI News & Notes)(25th International Irrigation Show)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The 25th International Irrigation Show in Tampa, Fla., drew 2,638 buyer attendees, the highest number since 2000. International visitors from 59 countries accounted for 12 percent of the total attendance. The event is in its second year in the...

Nunhems shows off seed technology at open house.(FYI News & Notes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... nunhems[R] USA, Parma, Idaho, held an open house at its newly remodeled state-of-the-art seed manufacturing facility. Principals and employees of nunhems[R], along with the city mayor, county officials and other community leaders, were in...

John Swisher recognized for startup of United Feeds.(FYI News & Notes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... John B. Swisher, chairman of United Feeds Inc., Sheridan, Ind., was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year[R] 2004 award winner in the Distribution, Manufacturing and Security Category. Swisher was recognized for his achievement in...

AG stock index.
January 1, 2005... [GRAPHIC OMITTED] STOCK PRICE AT CLOSE OF MARKET Month This Exchange: Ago Month Year Ago Ticker 11/30/04...

The consumer rules: tender beef is centerpiece of Ninth Farm Journal Forum.
January 1, 2005... Safeway Inc. and Excel Corporation, have joined to create Rancher's Reserve Tender Beef in a prime example of consumer-driven change in the supermarket. The new product is the result of more than 68,000 consumer tests. Currently, the...

2004 Agribusiness Forum proves successful.(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends of NAMA)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... This year's Agribusiness Forum featured industry experts from inside and outside the agricultural community. Individual speakers and panels explored the consumer landscape, providing excellent insight for agri-marketing professionals desiring a...

Staying one step ahead.(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends of NAMA)(National Agri-Marketing Association)
January 1, 2005... Heartland NAMA president Krista Wolf says most of her hobbies have been on hold since the arrival of her children, Chauncey, age 6, and Melina and Wyatt, age 4. "Since their arrival, most of my creative energies are now focused on staying...

What are we really marketing?(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends of NAMA)(National Agri-Marketing Association)
January 1, 2005... Every time a cattleman says, "I sell calves not beef, so I don't need a beef checkoff," it reminds me once again how far we still have to go to communicate the importance of cultivating marketing stratagems for U.S. agriculture. Amid...

2005 Agri-Marketing Conference & Trade Show: April 20-22 * Phoenix.
January 1, 2005... Make plans now to attend the 2005 Agri-Marketing Conference and Trade Show, April 20-22 in Phoenix. Scheduled events include the Best of NAMA Awards Ceremony, keynote speaker presentations, breakout sessions, the Trade Show, networking...

Stores-on-wheels a marketing 'hole-in-one': selling direct to the customer means savings, service and strong relationships.(Relationship Marketing)(LESCO Inc. )
January 1, 2005... When it comes to marketing products to golf courses, LESCO Inc. believes in uniquely distinguishing its sales turf from the competition. The Cleveland-based professional turf care products distributor tees up convenience, expertise and customer...

Putting an experienced face on selling.(Relationship Marketing)(Direct Contact Inc.)
January 1, 2005... The old maxim--people buy from people--is as true today as it ever was. But as agricultural companies continue to consolidate, keeping a full-time sales force on board to fill the seasonal nature of the agricultural industry is a fixed cost...

Going beyond commodity production: NCGA to release study exploring Grain Belt Agriculture.
January 1, 2005... During the past several decades, agriculture has evolved into much more than simply planting, growing and harvesting crops. Today's most successful farmers aren't just farmers--they're also businesspeople who get the most bang for their buck...

Relationship management: planning vs. persuading.(Sales/Marketing Insights)
January 1, 2005... Many agricultural salespeople today are working at deepening relationships with customers by building value, which is probably a positive thing. Focusing on value allows us to do good things for our customers. We can be proud of the...

Bright outlook for the new year.
January 1, 2005... Crop yields in 2004 were phenomenal. Producers in almost all parts of the country harvested record crops of corn, soybeans and cotton, and net cash farm income soared to new highs. The combination of large crops, modest gains in production...

Border crossing: is there a difference between marketing to U.S. vs. Canadian producers?
January 1, 2005... In my days as a publisher, I have seen advertising arrive on my desk that features images of American dollars and Capitol Hill and soybeans--when the vehicle is a Canadian magazine and the audience is Western Canadian farmers. I can't tell you...

Stephen Cipes named 2004 CAMA agri-marketer of the year.(Canadian Update)
January 1, 2005... Stephen Cipes, the 2004 CAMA Agri-Marketer of the Year, was born in Manhattan--an awfully long way from the pristine grape-growing region of the Okanagan Valley in Canada's British Columbia. But one could argue that winemaking has always been...

UFA shows customers 'there is a future out here'.(Canadian Update)(United Farmers of Alberta)
January 1, 2005... As more agricultural marketers are discovering, the closer you get to customers, the more they expect of you. Producers like to do business with people who understand the unique challenges of living on and from the land. So when United Farmers...

Horse racing challenges entertainment offerings.(Canadian Update)
January 1, 2005... The horse racing industry is one that is absolutely dependent on the well-being of primary agriculture. Horses are bred, born and raised on farms, where most are trained, but only a select few become racehorses. Without a good supply of equine...

Strategic use of pr yields success for Cargill unit.(Canadian Update)(Cargill Specialty Canola Oils)
January 1, 2005... A public relations campaign that targeted canola producers in stern Canada earned Cargill Specialty Canola Oils (CSCO) attention in the field, a notable increase in sales, as well as the Best of Show--Public Relations award at the 2004 CAMA...

Makeover brings major kudos for crusty canine: keep it fresh. Keep it fun. Keep it relevant. Oh! And make it stand out.(Canadian Update)(awards to Bayer CropScience AG and AdFarm)
January 1, 2005... That's a challenge creative marketing teams face daily. This time, however, the subject was a well-established product in a crowded market. But a solid strategy, authentic messages and a healthy dose of humor built a winning ad. The...

Best of CAMA 2004.(Canadian Update)
January 1, 2005... BEST OF CAMA 2004 ADVERTISER AGENCY Best of Show--Campaign United Farmers of AdFarm Alberta Winner of "Total Campaign $200,000-$500,000" category. ...

Working collectively and efficiently: in a limited resource environment, it is high time the agriculture sector got more creative about working together to get things done. There are a few great examples in Canada where groups have pooled their resources to get more done, more effectively, and with fewer dollars.(Thinking Outside The Box)(Grain Growers of Canada)
January 1, 2005... We all know the agriculture sector is affected by a greater number of pressures than ever before. Weather and pests have been joined by public scrutiny and environmental pressures--so it makes sense to become smarter about sharing resources....

Monsanto Choice Genetics.(Marketing People)(appointment of Christie Chavis)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Christie Chavis joins the team at Monsanto Choice Genetics, St. Louis, as the director of commercial strategy. Chavis, who has been with Monsanto for 10 years, will be responsible for leading the recently announced Meat Quality Initiative while...

ADM Investor Services.(Marketing People)(appointent of Richard Dodson)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Richard Dodson is appointed president of ADM Investor Services, where he will take over for Paul L. Krug Jr. Dodson joined ADM in 1975 after the purchase of Tabor Grain and has held various positions within ADM Investor Services including...

Nitragin Inc.(Marketing People)(appointment of Matt Hays )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Nitragin Inc., Milwaukee, adds two sales representatives in the soybean market. Matt Hays joins Nitragin as a sales representative with more than seven years of experience in the agriculture industry. His territory will include Indiana, Ohio,...

AMVAC Chemical Corporation.(Marketing People)(appointment of Bill Jacobs )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... AMVAC Chemical Corporation, Newport Beach, Calif., names Bill Jacobs as Midwest region manager. Jacobs will oversee regional sales representatives and work with distributors serving the Midwest. During his more than 25 years in the agricultural...

Farmers National Company.(Marketing People)(promotion of Jim Farrell)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Farmers National Company, Omaha, Neb., promotes Jim Farrell, AFM, to the position of president and CEO, succeeding Richard Hahn, who recently retired. Farrell will lead Farmers National Company's team of 140 employees and 80 real estate...

Spectrum Technologies Inc.(Marketing People)(appointment of Jim Ugarte )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Spectrum Technologies Inc., Plainfield, Ill., appoints Jim Ugarte as national sales manager. He will focus on building relationships with commercial growers, greenhouses, superintendents, universities and government agencies. Spectrum...

Crompton Corporation.(Marketing People)(appointment of Marcus Meadows-Smith)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Crompton Corporation, Middlebury, Conn., appoints Marcus Meadows-Smith to the position of executive vice president, Crop Protection. Meadows-Smith, who joined Crompton in 1993, has held the position of business director, Crop Protection,...

Miller-St. Nazianz Inc., parent company of Miller Application Technologies, Miller Pro and Badger Farm Systems, purchases the operating assets of Ag-Bag International Limited.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Miller-St. Nazianz Inc., parent company of Miller Application Technologies, Miller Pro and Badger Farm Systems, purchases the operating assets of Ag-Bag International Limited, an Oregon-based company. The Ag-Bag business adds a new dimension to...

AMVAC Chemical Corporation (AMVAC), Newport Beach, Calif., enters into an exclusive agreement with Bayer CropScience LP to market, sell and distribute Bolster 15G SmartBox[R].(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... AMVAC Chemical Corporation (AMVAC), Newport Beach, Calif., enters into an exclusive agreement with Bayer CropScience LP to market, sell and distribute Bolster 15G SmartBox[R], a soybean pesticide used to control nematodes, through AMVAC's...

Syngenta.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Syngenta announces the next steps of the integration of its recently acquired seed businesses. To better align its recent acquisitions of 90 percent of both Garst and Golden Harvest with its NK Seeds brand, the company will close or reduce...

Arvesta Corporation, San Francisco, enters into a license agreement granting Arvesta exclusive marketing rights in the United States and Mexico to the broad-spectrum insecticide Clothianidin for soil and foliar.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Arvesta Corporation, San Francisco, enters into a license agreement granting Arvesta exclusive marketing rights in the United States and Mexico to the broad-spectrum insecticide Clothianidin for soil and foliar. The rights were licensed from...

Monsanto Company forms American Seeds Inc. (ASI), a new holding company established to support regional seed businesses with capital, genetics and technology investments.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Monsanto Company forms American Seeds Inc. (ASI), a new holding company established to support regional seed businesses with capital, genetics and technology investments. ASI announced its first venture, acquiring Channel Bio Corp., a leading...

American Soybean Association.(Association People)(Michelle Bradshaw )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Michelle Bradshaw joins the American Soybean Association staff as corporate relations manager. Bradshaw has nonprofit experience in marketing, fundraising and special events/ project management. Her primary duties at ASA will include generation...

The Soyfoods Council.(Association People)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Soyfoods Council, Des Moines, Iowa, hires Rochelle Gilman, registered dietitian, as director of health communications. In her new role, Gilman will be working to increase the awareness for soyfoods and their many benefits to key audiences.

Holstein Association USA Inc.(Association People)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Holstein Association USA Inc., Brattleboro, Vt., adds Jim Leuenberger and Lisa Perrin to its communications department. Leuenberger will serve as communications specialist, responsible for editing the association's member magazine, the Holstein...

American Farm Bureau Federation.(Association People)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Don Lipton is named director of public relations, and Mace Thornton is named deputy director of public relations for the American Farm Bureau Federation. In addition, Rich Keller is hired as director of news services. Since 2003, Lipton has...

Midwest Dairy Association.(Association People)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Donna Schmidt Moenning is hired as industry relations director for the Midwest Dairy Association. Moenning will provide leadership for the Industry Relations team. Most recently, Moenning served as a broadcaster at radio stations in Rochester,...

National Cattlemen's Beef Association.(Association People)(Joe Schuele )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA), Centennial, Colo., announces that Joe Schuele has joined the Industry Communications staff as director of trade media. Schuele brings an extensive background in corporate communications, public...

Animal Agriculture Alliance.(Association People)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Animal Agriculture Alliance announces that Jeff Hill, director of animal welfare and system design at Premium Standard Farms, and Cliff Becker, group publisher at Vance Publishing Corporation, recently joined the nonprofit organization's...

National Watermelon Promotion Board.(Association People)(William (Bill) Winsemann III )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... William (Bill) Winsemann III joins the National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) as the director of industry affairs. As director, Winsemann is responsible for overseeing the operations of the industry affairs department. Winsemann has 23...

Holstein Association USA Inc., Brattleboro, Vt., announces the purchase of AgriTech Analytics Dairy Records Processing Center.(Association News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Holstein Association USA Inc., Brattleboro, Vt., announces the purchase of AgriTech Analytics Dairy Records Processing Center, Visalia, Calif., from Willard G. Clark and Richard J. Denier. AgriTech Analytics (ATA) is the second largest dairy...

The Plant Management Network (PMN), a Web site designed exclusively for plant and agricultural professionals, has partnered with CropLife America.(Association News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Plant Management Network (PMN), a Web site designed exclusively for plant and agricultural professionals, has partnered with CropLife America. PMN publishes four science-based applied journals--Applied Turfgrass Science, Plant Health...

The Steering Committee of the Agricultural Publications Summit (APS) has voted unanimously to change the name of the annual professional development conference to the Agricultural Media Summit (AMS).(Association News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Steering Committee of the Agricultural Publications Summit (APS) has voted unanimously to change the name of the annual professional development conference to the Agricultural Media Summit (AMS). "Our members are involved in much more than...

AdFarm Partnership and Pike Management Group (PMG), a Canadian farm management services company, form a joint venture agricultural consulting firm.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... AdFarm Partnership and Pike Management Group (PMG), a Canadian farm management services company, form a joint venture agricultural consulting firm. The firm, called PMG AgInsights, provides business and marketing insights to North American...

McKinley Communications Inc.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... McKinley Communications Inc., a full-service advertising and marketing agency with headquarters in Independence, Mo., opens an office in Auburn, Ala. The Southeastern office supports McKinley Communications' work with Merial Select and Merial...

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, on behalf of the Cattlemen's Beef Board, names The Integer Group, Des Moines, Iowa, as its public relations agency to communicate to dairy producers about the Beef Checkoff Program.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The National Cattlemen's Beef Association, on behalf of the Cattlemen's Beef Board, names The Integer Group, Des Moines, Iowa, as its public relations agency to communicate to dairy producers about the Beef Checkoff Program. Integer will assist...

Woodruff Sweitzer, Columbia, Mo., is selected as agency of record by leading animal food manufacturer Diamond Pet Foods.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Woodruff Sweitzer, Columbia, Mo., is selected as agency of record by leading animal food manufacturer Diamond Pet Foods. Woodruff Sweitzer is responsible for product advertising, new package design, product marketing, product development,...

Delta and Pine Land Company, Scott, Miss., names Brighton.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Delta and Pine Land Company, Scott, Miss., names Brighton, St. Louis, as its marketing communications agency of record. Under the new relationship, Brighton will provide D&PL with a full array of integrated communications services, including...

Osborn & Barr Communications, St. Louis, announces that three employees--Mark Vogel, Joe Burns and Kate Lammert--have acquired the assets of its strategic branding unit, Avant Marketing Group.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Osborn & Barr Communications, St. Louis, announces that three employees--Mark Vogel, Joe Burns and Kate Lammert--have acquired the assets of its strategic branding unit, Avant Marketing Group. Avant will operate as an independent firm that will...

Colle+McVoy.(Agency People)(John Jarvis)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... John Jarvis is named CEO for Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis. He will continue to serve as president and chief creative officer. Jarvis joined Colle+McVoy as the agency's chief creative officer in 2000. Last March, Jarvis was named president of...

The Meyocks Group.(Agency People)(Ben Gran )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Meyocks Group, West Des Moines, Iowa, announces that Ben Gran has joined the agency as a public relations account manager. Most recently, Gran served as executive writer and public affairs specialist in the office of Iowa Governor Tom...

Broadhead+Co.(Agency People)(Dee Weeda )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Dee Weeda joins Broadhead+Co as a senior public relations and account manager. Weeda comes to Broadhead+Co, Minneapolis, from McCormick Company in Kansas City, Mo. Prior to McCormick, Weeda was an account manager at Meyocks & Priebe Advertising...

AdFarm.(Agency People)(Ryan Hicks )
January 1, 2005... Ryan Hicks is promoted to the position of account manager, Team East, with AdFarm. In his new role, Hicks will lead a group of clients, based in the Guelph, Ontario, office, including Novartis Animal Health, Cheminova Canada, Advantage Seeds,...

David & Associates.(Agency People)(Ken Anderson )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... David & Associates, Hastings, Neb., appoints Ken Anderson as account executive. Previously, Anderson was communications manager for NC+ Hybrids. In 2000, he was promoted to marketing manager for NC+. AM

Meister Media Worldwide.(Media News)(appointments )
January 1, 2005... Meister Media Worldwide, Willoughby, Ohio, announces several personnel changes in its Cotton Media Group, which includes Cotton Grower magazine, Cotton Grower Plus, Cotton International and CI World Report. Bill Spencer, group editor of the...

Brownfield.(Media News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Brownfield, St. Joseph, Mo., adds Josh St. Peters to the Brownfield farm broadcast team. St. Peters will work primarily on news programming for Brownfield's on-air, online and e-mail products. He will also be responsible for the equine program...

Farm Progress.(Media News)(Dave Hollis)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Farm Progress, Carol Stream, Ill., announces that Dave Hollis has joined the company as vice president of marketing. His responsibilities include circulation, promotion, customer service and marketing services. He was most recently vice...

National Association of Farm Broadcasters.(Media News)(Federal Maritime Commission)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB) awarded its inaugural Plambeck Award for Creative Excellence to FMC. This award is named in honor of past NAFB president and Hall of Fame member Herb Plambeck. Receiving honors was the "Root...

Red River Farm Network.(Media News)(Dave McSparron )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Dave McSparron recently joined the Red River Farm Network, Grand Forks, N.D., sales force. He has worked in agriculture advertising for nearly 20 years, starting his career with The Back Forty magazine. McSparron held several positions at...