Agri Marketing articles from June 2007

Agri Marketing archives from June 2007

Keeping them on the farm?(FOR OPENERS)(economy of unemployed farmers)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... At the recently held World Agricultural Forum's biennial Congress, Ministers of ag from around the world and several Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) presented their thoughts and ideas on how to keep farmers "on the farm." In many of...

Farmland Industries.(Five Years Ago (2002))
June 1, 2007... * Due to continued adverse market conditions in its fertilizer business and increases in cash demands, Farmland Industries files Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

National Corn Growers Association.(Five Years Ago (2002))
June 1, 2007... * Mimi Ricketts joins the National Corn Growers Association as its Mktg Comms Dir.

FFA.(Ten Years Ago (1997))
June 1, 2007... * FFA breaks ground for the new National FFA Center, located in Indianapolis, IN.

Dow Chemical purchases the 40% stake in DowElanco.(Ten Years Ago (1997))
June 1, 2007... * Dow Chemical purchases the 40% stake in DowElanco that Eli Lilly owns for $1.2 billion, making it the sole owner.

Alfa Laval acquires.(Ten Years Ago (1997))
June 1, 2007... * Alfa Laval acquires Germania Dairy Automation.

Merck sells its crop protection business to Novartis.(Ten Years Ago (1997))
June 1, 2007... * Merck sells its crop protection business to Novartis for $910 million.

Schering-Plough purchases Mallinckrodt's animal health unit.(Ten Years Ago (1997))
June 1, 2007... * Schering-Plough purchases Mallinckrodt's animal health unit for $405 million.

Beck Ag is formed.(Ten Years Ago (1997))
June 1, 2007... * Beck Ag is formed; John Finegan is named Pres of the new venture that provides agri-marketers with teleconferencing to market their products and services.

CTB acquires Butler Manufacturing.(Ten Years Ago (1997))
June 1, 2007... * CTB acquires Butler Manufacturing's Grain Systems Division.

McCormick Advertising Agency.(Twenty Years Ago (1987))
June 1, 2007... * Kathy Cornett is named Pres/COO of McCormick Advertising Agency.

Successful Farming.(Twenty Years Ago (1987))
June 1, 2007... * A recent survey conducted by Successful Farming reports that 53% of farmers/ranchers now have a computer.

Cargill Seeds.(Twenty Years Ago (1987))
June 1, 2007... * Cargill Seeds (legacy company of Mycogen) consolidates its Cargill, Paymaster and PAG seed brands into one brand: Cargill Hybrid Seeds.

AgStar Financial Services.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... AgStar Financial Services, Mankato, MN, names Paulsen Agribranding, Sioux Fails, SD, as their agency of record. AgStar operates primarily in 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin serving production agriculture, rural communities and...

Dow AgroSciences LLC announces it has acquired assets of the Austrian affiliate of Maize Technologies International (MTI), an Austrian based corn seed company, including its breeding programs, germplasm, and related technology, as well as ownership of MTI's French affiliate and other related assets.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Dow AgroSciences LLC announces it has acquired assets of the Austrian affiliate of Maize Technologies International (MTI), an Austrian based corn seed company, including its breeding programs, germplasm, and related technology, as well as...

McCormick International U.S.A.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... McCormick International U.S.A., appoints Rodney Miller as VP, Sls and Mktg for new products and communication. Miller most recently served as Montana Tractors Miller CEO, where he helped launch the company in 2004. He has also held key...

Agricore United (AU) and Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. (SWP) announce that AU has agreed to support a revised all cash offer from SWP to acquire all of the limited voting common shares of AU for $20.50 per share.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Agricore United (AU) and Saskatchewan Wheat Pool Inc. (SWP) announce that AU has agreed to support a revised all cash offer from SWP to acquire all of the limited voting common shares of AU for $20.50 per share. The transaction has a total...

Gibbs & Soell Public Relations (G&S) unveils a new brand identity and Web site reflecting its client-centric culture and emphasis on business-focused results.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Website overview)
June 1, 2007... Gibbs & Soell Public Relations (G&S) unveils a new brand identity and Web site reflecting its client-centric culture and emphasis on business-focused results. "The strong, contemporary look symbolizes our continued evolution as a public...

John Deere Foundation announces a $1.25 million grant for construction of a new agricultural and biosystems engineering facility at Iowa State University.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... John Deere Foundation announces a $1.25 million grant for construction of a new agricultural and biosystems engineering facility at Iowa State University. The building is part of a planned multi-structure complex that will include ISU's Office...

The North American Agricultural Journalists name Paula Lavigne, a reporter for the Des Moines Register, as the recipient of its top writing award for 2006.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... The North American Agricultural Journalists name Paula Lavigne, a reporter for the Des Moines Register, as the recipient of its top writing award for 2006. Lavigne also received the Glenn Cunningham Memorial Award as the organization's...

CNH Global announces it has restructured into four legal entities.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... CNH Global announces it has restructured into four legal entities: Case IH Agriculture; Case Construction; New Holland Agriculture; and New Holland Construction.

Purdue University announces upcoming events for agrimarketers.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Calendar)
June 1, 2007... Purdue University announces upcoming events for agrimarketers: Precision Selling: Building Relationships with Large Farmers--July 10-11, 2007 Strategic Agrimarketing--October 22-26, 2007 National Conference for Agribusiness ...

AGCO Corporation announces a restructuring of its RoGator and TerraGator distribution strategy.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... AGCO Corporation announces a restructuring of its RoGator and TerraGator distribution strategy. Beginning July 1, four Caterpillar dealers, currently distributing AGCO's Challenger product line, will assume responsibility for new machinery...

EMD Crop BioScience.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Carl Moberg joins EMD Crop BioScience's as a North American Mktg Mgr. Moberg will concentrate on areas of expansion, specifically new, foliar-applied LCO Promoter Technology and other technologies for a variety of crops. As new crop onputs...

KZEN Radio and Platte County Nebraska 4-H Club are putting together seed packets to assist Iraqi children and families in growing their own vegetables.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... KZEN Radio and Platte County Nebraska 4-H Club are putting together seed packets to assist Iraqi children and families in growing their own vegetables. "What we are doing is per the request of some U.S. soldiers," says Susan Littlefield, a...

Intervet.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Intervet releases the new Intervet Power Retailer Web site. "The site provides retailers with information on special offers, interactive training modules with product and merchandising tips, plus a host of useful marketing and merchandising...

Kent Feeds.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Kent Feeds promotes Kale Causemaker as Commercial Feed Product and Brand Mgr. He began his career with Kent Feeds in 2003 as a DSM in West Central Illinois.

Smithfield Foods, Inc. announces the completion of its acquisition of Premium Standard Farms, Inc. (PSF).(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Smithfield Foods, Inc. announces the completion of its acquisition of Premium Standard Farms, Inc. (PSF). The total combined value of stock and cash to be received by PSF shareholders was $22.13 per PSF share with a total purchase price of...

IRON Solutions, LLC.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... IRON Solutions, LLC, announces the appointment of Roger Sanders as Dir of National Dealer Account Sales. Sanders most recently was with Machinery Link, Meredith Corp., and has been in the farm equipment business.

Trans Ova Genetics and ViaGen, have partnered to launch Bovance, a new company offering cloning services to the cattle industry.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Trans Ova Genetics and ViaGen, have partnered to launch Bovance, a new company offering cloning services to the cattle industry. Bovance combines the cloning capabilities of ViaGen with the broad bovine reproduction expertise of Trans Ova...

Beck Ag announces the launch of a new Web site at www.beckag.com.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Website overview)
June 1, 2007... Beck Ag announces the launch of a new Web site at www.beckag.com. According to Beck Ag Pres Stephanie Liska, "Our new Web site (V. 2007) is designed for customized access by Ag marketers who sponsor WOMM campaigns and our Ag professional...

The U.S. District Court, for the Northern District of California has ruled that the planting of Roundup Ready alfalfa may not take place until the USDA completes an environmental impact statement.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... The U.S. District Court, for the Northern District of California has ruled that the planting of Roundup Ready alfalfa may not take place until the USDA completes an environmental impact statement. Roundup Ready alfalfa that was planted by March...

In memoriam.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(In memoriam)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Rex Parsons, 82, former National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Exec Dir passed away. Parsons a WWII veteran received his B.A. and M.A. degrees in journalism from Kansas State University. He had a distinguished career as a writer,...

Hillgren/Farm Journal scholarship.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(tribute to Sonja Hillgren by North American Agricultural Journalists)(In memoriam)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... At their annual meeting in April, the North American Agricultural Journalists (NAAJ) hosted a tribute to past president and longtime member Sonja Hillgren at the National Press Club. Approximately 100 people, representing all walks of the...

End of the herdsman?(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(Lely launched intelligent Voyager grazing system )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Lely has launched its new, Voyager system that automatically guides cattle around the pasture while grazing. The intelligent Voyager grazing system consists of two mobile robots that allocate the amount of pasture for the cattle. An...

Salute to biofuels.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
June 1, 2007... Last month, the Linder Farm Network, Owatonna, MN, hosted the first ever sitting of (1 to r) Chairman of the House Ag Committee Congressman Colin Peterson and Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty as "Farm Broadcasters for a Day." Coordinating their...

News from Ontario.(CAMA UPDATE)(Canadian Agri-Marketing Association)
June 1, 2007... With members traveling from across the province of Ontario, CAMA provides regular opportunities for casual conversation and networking. We help members stay connected, have fun and enjoy professional development through regular chapter...

Returning to school.(The Scoop on Recruiting)(professional development)
June 1, 2007... At one point or another, many of us have considered returning to school or remaining in school to obtain an advanced degree. While there are many motivators to pursue an advanced degree, this is a big decision and needs to be evaluated...

Phillips McDougall.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Phillips McDougall, the U.K.-based market intelligence firm reports: The value of the conventional chemical crop protection market in 2006 is estimated to have decreased 2.5% in comparison with 2005, to reach $32.4 billion. An ongoing...

Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc. announces it has purchased from Spray-Air Technologies Ltd., Carseland, AB, the technology and manufacturing rights to its agricultural sprayer products, including the patented Spray-Air Shear Guard Plus Nozzle technology.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Miller-St. Nazianz, Inc. announces it has purchased from Spray-Air Technologies Ltd., Carseland, AB, the technology and manufacturing rights to its agricultural sprayer products, including the patented Spray-Air Shear Guard Plus Nozzle...

Golden Harvest.(MARKETING NEWS)(promotion of Eric Keetle and Doug Ronk )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Golden Harvest promotes Eric Keetle to the position of WNW Reg'l Sls Mgr. Formerly, Keetle served as a DSM in the WNE region. In 2004, he was named DSM of the Year for the NE Region. Doug Ronk is also promoted to Reg'l Sls Mgr in...

REA Hybrids, Aberdeen, SD, joins American Seeds, Inc. (ASI) under the management of Fontanelle Hybrids, Fontanelle, NE.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... REA Hybrids, Aberdeen, SD, joins American Seeds, Inc. (ASI) under the management of Fontanelle Hybrids, Fontanelle, NE. ASI purchased the sales and marketing assets of REA Hybrids in February.

Case IH dealers that have gone through a specialized training and certification process to become official Case IH Grower Spray Centers will now be easier to identify, thanks to a new symbol.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Case IH dealers that have gone through a specialized training and certification process to become official Case IH Grower Spray Centers will now be easier to identify, thanks to a new symbol. The updated, bright red and black Grower Spray...

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Exports of U.S.-made farm machinery totaled $7.3 billion in 2006, a gain of more than 10% compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). This is the fifth consecutive year of...

Select Sires, Plain City, OH, in partnership with Igenity, a business unit of Merial, introduces the HealthMark program which combines predicted transmitting ability data for health and fertility traits with genetic marker information.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Select Sires, Plain City, OH, in partnership with Igenity, a business unit of Merial, introduces the HealthMark program which combines predicted transmitting ability data for health and fertility traits with genetic marker information. ...

Archer Daniels Midland Company.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Archer Daniels Midland Company announces that Brian Peterson, Sr VP, Corporate Affairs, has retired and ADM's corporate affairs activities have reorganized. Ed Harjehausen, Sr VP, Corn and Specialty Food and Feed will assume additional...

Animart, Inc.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Animart, Inc., Beaver Dam, WI, hires Christine Lepple as Mktg Mgr of the large animal dairy and livestock division. Most recently, she assisted with marketing communications for an agricultural client at Bader Rutter & Associates,...

A new study that claims soy protein can help keep the heart healthy has received support from U.S. and Japanese health officials.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... A new study that claims soy protein can help keep the heart healthy has received support from U.S. and Japanese health officials. Research from two U.S. universities and Japan's National Institute of Health and Nutrition confirmed findings on...

A new feature on Pioneer Hi-Bred's GrowingPoint Web site offers growers a chance to review tips and suggestions from their fellow farmers.(MARKETING NEWS)(Website overview)
June 1, 2007... A new feature on Pioneer Hi-Bred's GrowingPoint Web site offers growers a chance to review tips and suggestions from their fellow farmers. "Growing Perspective" serves as a forum for Pioneer customers and growers to read helpful hints and...

As part of its ongoing "Be a Hero, Support a Hero" promotion, FMC will donate more than $4,200 to the United Service Organization's (USO) Operation Care Package, which provides care packages to U.S. Servicemen and women who are stationed overseas.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... As part of its ongoing "Be a Hero, Support a Hero" promotion, FMC will donate more than $4,200 to the United Service Organization's (USO) Operation Care Package, which provides care packages to U.S. Servicemen and women who are stationed...

Becker Underwood.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Becker Underwood promotes Steve Bergschneider within the Inoculant Business Unit. Bergschneider assumes the position of Reg'l Sls Mgr for the northern U.S. He will focus on marketing inoculant products.

Alltech Inc., awards a $900k grant to the University of Kentucky for animal gene research.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Alltech Inc., awards a $900K grant to the University of Kentucky for animal gene research. The grant will foster collaboration between Alltech and UK to advance research in nutrigenomics, which is a new field studying the effects of...

Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, VA, announces it has completed the acquisition of Premium Standard Farms, Inc., Kansas City, MO.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, VA, announces it has completed the acquisition of Premium Standard Farms, Inc., Kansas City, MO. The paper was funded by a grant from the Growth Enhancement Technology Information Taskforce (GET IT), an...

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) swine division announces the following additions to its swine team.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., (BIVI) swine division announces the following additions to its swine team. Doug Nold joins the company as Sls Rep responsible for large production systems. He was most recently was with Pfizer Animal...

Dr. John Lawrence, Professor of Economics at Iowa State University and Dir of the Iowa Beef Center, recently completed an economic analysis of the impact of pharmaceutical technologies on U.S. beef production using 2005 cattle prices and production input costs.(MARKETING NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Dr. John Lawrence, Professor of Economics at Iowa State University and Dir of the Iowa Beef Center, recently completed an economic analysis of the impact of pharmaceutical technologies on U.S. beef production using 2005 cattle prices and...

In memoriam.(MARKETING NEWS)(Obituary)
June 1, 2007... Buddy Jeffers, 75, Superior Livestock Auction co-founder and developer of the video livestock auction was killed in an automobile accident. Jeffers was named the winner of the 2006 Beef Industry Vision Award by the National Cattlemen's...

Nicholson Kovac, Inc., is the new agency of record for VetCentric, parent company of VetStoreRx, (www.vetstoreRX.com) the first online pharmacy partner for veterinarians.(AGENCY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Nicholson Kovac, Inc., is the new agency of record for VetCentric, parent company of VetStoreRx, (www.vetstoreRX.com) the first online pharmacy partner for veterinarians. "We chose to work with Nicholson Kovac first because of the agency's...

United Country Real Estate, Kansas City, MO, selects Osborn & Barr (O&B) as its agency of record for public relatives.(AGENCY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... United Country Real Estate, Kansas City, MO, selects Osborn & Barr (O&B) as its agency of record for public relations. O&B will partner with United Country to develop and implement public relations initiatives that support the real estate...

Filament Marketing, LLC.(AGENCY NEWS)(appointment of Marie Peterson )(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Filament Marketing, LLC, Madison, WI, hires Marie Peterson as a Sr Mktg Exec. She will be responsible for strategic marketing plan development and implementation for several of the firm's clients. Peterson was most recently with the City of...

Derrick Coupland and Russell Jeffrey launch a full service advertising agency, CouplandJeffrey, Winnipeg, MB, which focuses on serving the Canadian agriculture industry.(AGENCY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Derrick Coupland and Russell Jeffrey launch a full service advertising agency, CouplandJeffrey, Winnipeg, MB, which focuses on serving the Canadian agriculture industry. "The launch of CouplandJeffrey is, in part, a response to repeated...

The Meyocks Group.(AGENCY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Jeff Pigott joins The Meyocks Group as a Group Acc't Dir and member of the agency's Sr Mgmt Team. Pigott was previously Dir of Foodservice Mktg for the National Pork Board. He also has experience with The Integer Group and Noble &...

Exponent Public Relations opens a new office.(AGENCY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Exponent Public Relations opens a new office in Orlando, FL. Bernice Neumann, Exponent Sr Counselor and head of its food and beverage practice will lead the office. Exponent Public Relations is a Colle+McVoy partner and a member of the...

Swanson Russell Associates (SRA).(AGENCY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Swanson Russell Associates (SRA) promotes Maria Weeks to Acc't Mgr in its Omaha office. In her new role, Weeks will work with clients Schering-Plough Animal Health (SPAH) and Ag Processing Inc (AGP).

Quarry Integrated Communications.(AGENCY NEWS)(appointment of Peter Hohenadel, Matthew Mullen and Sarah Brown)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Quarry Integrated Communications announces the addition of Peter Hohenadel, Matthew Mullen and Sarah Brown. A ten-year veteran of Quarry, Hohenadel returns to the organization as VP, Agri-Food Communications, based in Waterloo, ON. ...

Quarry Integrated Communications. Adculture Group.(AGENCY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Amy Berge joins Adculture Group, Minneapolis, MN, as Office Mgr. Prior to joining Adculture, Berge was Client Acctng Supvr with Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis, MN.

Sarah Wilson joins the marketing communications agency of Ron Scherer and Company as Creative Comms Specialist.(AGENCY NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Sarah Wilson joins the marketing communications agency of Ron Scherer and Company as Creative Comms Specialist. As a recent graduate of the University of Missouri with a bachelor of arts in communications, Wilson will strategically create,...

DTN acquires the assets of the online agriculture information provider, QuickFarm, Charleston, SC, including its customer base.(MEDIA NEWS)
June 1, 2007... DTN acquires the assets of the online agriculture information provider, QuickFarm, Charleston, SC, including its customer base. DTN will provide QuickFarm's customers with advanced DTN agribusiness marketing tools, as well as real-time...

Country Journal Publishing.(MEDIA NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Country Journal Publishing, Decatur, IL, announces Frank Zaworski has joined the company as Grainnet Editor. He also serves as an Assoc Editor for Biofuels Journal, has served as an Editor for Seed World, Seed Trade News, Feed Management and...

Meredith Corporation announces the launch of Better.tv (http://www. better.tv), its first ever broadband network.(MEDIA NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Meredith Corporation announces the launch of Better.tv (http://www. better.tv), its first ever broadband network. Better.tv features over 20 channels of video information covering a comprehensive range of topics, including food, family,...

Farm Progress Companies and Roundup herbicides announce an "Inventors Contest" where farmers can enter their original inventions and win cash prizes.(MEDIA NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Farm Progress Companies and Roundup herbicides announce an "Inventors Contest" where farmers can enter their original inventions and win cash prizes. Top 10 finalist inventions will be displayed at the 2007 Farm Progress Show held in Decatur,...

Cygnus Business Media.(MEDIA NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Cygnus Business Media, Ft. Atkinson, WI, promotes Mike Martin to Pres of Cygnus Business Media, Publishing. Previously Martin was a Group VP in the Publishing Divison.

Penton Media's Farm Industry News (www.farmindustrynews.com) and The Corn & Soybean Digest (www.cornandsoybeandigest.com) announce the launch of redesigned and enhanced Web sites for both magazines.(MEDIA NEWS)(Website overview)
June 1, 2007... Penton Media's Farm Industry News (www.farmindustrynews.com) and The Corn & Soybean Digest (www.cornandsoybeandigest.com) announce the launch of redesigned and enhanced Web sites for both magazines. The new sites offer expanded news coverage,...

The Ag Media Summit will be held this year July 28-August 1, Louisville, KY.(MEDIA NEWS)
June 1, 2007... The Ag Media Summit will be held this year July 28-August 1, Louisville, KY. The event is hosted by the American Agricultural Editors Association (AAEA), the Livestock Publication Council (LPC) and the ABM AgriCouncil. Also being held in...

FARM JOURNAL.(MEDIA NEWS)(appointment of Roger Bernard)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... FARM JOURNAL magazine names Roger Bernard as Policy and Washington Editor. Bernard has been with Pro Farmer for more than 20 years, including 11 years in Washington covering farm and trade policy and congressional affairs. In his new...

Bock & Associates.(MEDIA NEWS)(Bill Heffron retires)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Bill Heffron, VP of Bock & Associates, retires after being with the firm for 35 years. "Bill's contribution to the growth and direction of Corn and Soybean Digest, has been enormous," said Tom Bock, president of Bock & Associates. "In...

In memoriam.(MEDIA NEWS)(Obituary)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Bob Miller, called "Mr. Ohio" by Ohio State's dean of agriculture, dies after a battle with cancer in April. Miller served NAFB as Pres in 1958 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1989. He was founder and Dir of the National Ag Hall...

MoKan takes part in Ag Day event.(National NAMA News: News and information for members and friends of NAMA)(National Agriculture Day )
June 1, 2007... The MoKan Chapter of NAMA took part in teaching more than 600 kids from across the Kansas City Metro that food doesn't come from the grocery store. They learned the origin of everything from crust to cheese to tomato sauce at an agricultural...

Fourth annual NAMA Boot Camp scheduled.(NATIONAL NAMA NEWS)
June 1, 2007... The National Agri-Marketing Association will host their fourth annual Boot Camp, August 21-23, in Kansas City. "The NAMA Boot Camp is an excellent opportunity for people in the industry to learn more about agriculture and more about...

Look who recruited a new member.(NATIONAL NAMA NEWS)(National Agri-Marketing Association)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Mark Bjorgo recruited Susan Carney Gary Cooper recruited Erin Freel Best Dallas Ford/Stephanie Gable recruited Tiffany Turner Chuck Gamble recruited Lindsay Hill Lisa Graham recruited Denise Bott Andrea Grube recruited Amy Mathes Toni Hodson...

New NAMA members.(NATIONAL NAMA NEWS)
June 1, 2007... The following are new members from March 9 to May 14. AT LARGE Lynda Tityk, Farm Business Comm. Sasha Volkau, Bos Advertising BADGER Dawn Murray, EMD Crop BioScienee Max Hooker, Intercrown Enterprise CAMA ALBERTA...

Comments from National 4-H Council CEO Don Floyd on the Virginia Tech tragedy.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Comments from National 4-H Council CEO Don Floyd on the Virginia Tech tragedy: "Our Virginia State 4-H office is located next to Norris Hall and our 4-H staff heard the gunshots. Most tragically two of the students who died were in 4-H,...

Philip Josephson, Exec Dir of Alpha Gamma Rho receives the North-American Interfraternity Conference's highest award, the Gold Metal Award.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
June 1, 2007... Philip Josephson, Exec Dir of Alpha Gamma Rho receives the North-American Interfraternity Conference's highest award, the Gold Metal Award. The award Josephson is presented to an individual in recognition of lifetime distinguished service to...

The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
June 1, 2007... The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) hires Dr. Barry Morton as its first Dir of Science and Technology. He previously was with Farm Credit and Dauphin Deposit Bank.

The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association announces the Nebraska Power Farming Show to be held in Lincoln, NE, in December.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
June 1, 2007... The Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association announces the Nebraska Power Farming Show to be held in Lincoln, NE, in December. The new indoor agricultural show will provide a face-to-face marketing opportunity for ag-related...