Agri Marketing articles from March 2008

Agri Marketing archives from March 2008

The roaring ag economy.(FOR OPENERS)
March 1, 2008... Corn consistently above $5/bu, despite a record crop, soybeans hovering at their all-time high of $14/bu, spring wheat touching the $20/bu mark. These are truly remarkable times for agri-marketers. And it appears the good times will...

AgriMarketing's gone mobile.(FOR OPENERS)
March 1, 2008... Away from your computer? You can now read agri-marketing news and weather on your wireless mobile device. For more information, see page 31. This free service for agri-marketers is sponsored by Farm Progress Co. and powered by...

AgriMarketing's Weekly winner.(FOR OPENERS)
March 1, 2008... Since the AgriMarketing Weekly e-newsletter's contest was launched last month, five lucky winners have been announced. For details on how to enter, see page 53. Grand prize is a Caribbean Cruise. The contest is sponsored by Successful Farming.

Five years ago (2003).(THIS MONTH IN AGRIMARKETING)
March 1, 2008... * CNH begins manufacturing both red Case IH and blue New Holland tractors at its Racine, WI, plant. * Aventis's Starlink Logistics business unit and Garst Seed agree to pay $110 million to corn growers in a class action lawsuit due to the...

Ten years ago (1998).(THIS MONTH IN AGRIMARKETING)
March 1, 2008... * Dow AgroSciences increases its stake in Mycogen Corp. to 63%. * The U.S. Feed Grains Council changes its name to U.S. Grains Council.

Twenty years ago (1988).(THIS MONTH IN AGRIMARKETING)(National Association of Agricenters)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... * American Cyanamid sponsors the development of the National Association of Agricenters--the first nationwide association for crop protection retailers. Ken Root is named Exec Dir. * Charley Quindlen retires as VP/Publisher of HBJ Farm...

Syngenta and DuPont announce a global agreement that will provide Pioneer Hi- Bred, access to Syngenta's novel insect control corn event, MIR162.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Syngenta and DuPont announce a global agreement that will provide Pioneer Hi- Bred, access to Syngenta's novel insect control corn event, MIR162. Under the royalty-bearing agreement, Syngenta grants Pioneer a non-exclusive, global license with...

Ed Schafer.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Former North Dakota Governor Ed Schafer is sworn in as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. He is the nation's 29th Sec'y of Ag and on his first day on the job attended the State of the Union address as a member of the President's Cabinet. ...

John Deere Risk Protection (JDRP).(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... John Deere Risk Protection (JDRP) is now offering the industry's first-ever Ethanol Policy by providing coverage to corn producers who have delivery contracts for the purpose of ethanol production. The new policy, available once the...

AMVAC acquires Valent's Orthene insecticide line.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... AMVAC acquires Yalent's Orthene insecticide line. Trevor Thorley, Valent Pres/COO says, "After a highly successful history with Orthene, it is appropriate for us to direct our efforts towards our growing portfolio of innovative new products and...

Americas by Nunhems.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Americas by Nunhems names John Erb as Carrot Crop Sls Mgr. He was most recently with Bejo Seeds and White Seed Company. He succeeds Russ Kabaker who is promoted to Integration Mgr for the Paragon Seeds Acquisition and Lettuce Crop Sis Mgr.

Valent U.S.A. Corporation.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Valent U.S.A. Corporation names Rick Kraus as Brand Mgr of its Domark fungicide, Esteem Insect Growth Regulator (IGR), Knack IGR, Presidio fungicide and Seize IGR. Kraus was most recently with Bayer CropSciences. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

DuPont obtains exclusive rights to the herbicide-tolerant traits for sorghum from Kansas State University (KSU).(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... DuPont obtains exclusive rights to the herbicide-tolerant traits for sorghum from Kansas State University (KSU). The new traits, developed by KSU researchers, include an ALS-herbicide- tolerant trait and an ACCase-herbicide tolerant trait....

Plant Health Care, Inc.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Plant Health Care, Inc. (PHC), names Rick Rice as Dir, Sls & Mktg, USA Ag Sales. Most recently, Rice had been Mktg Dir for Delta and Pine Land/Monsanto. He also has worked for Lawhon Farm Services, AgrEvo and Elanco. [ILLUSTRATION...

Raven Industries.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Raven Industries appoints Paul Welbig as Mktg Mgr for its Flow Controls Division. Stacy Giddings is hired as Mktg Coordinator.

USDA.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... USDA announces its first BioPreferred Biobased Product Showcase and Training in conjunction with the 2008 General Services Administration (GSA) Expo, April 21-24, in Anaheim, CA. Visitors may register for the opportunity to network with...

GROWMARK is recognized by the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) for its impact on the biodiesel industry with the NBB's "Eye on Biodiesel-Impact" award.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... GROWMARK is recognized by the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) for its impact on the biodiesel industry with the NBB's "Eye on Biodiesel-Impact" award. Today, GROWMARK's biodiesel is marketed through its network of FS member cooperatives and...

Monsanto.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Japan, the Philippines and Taiwan have given final regulatory approval for Monsanto's Roundup Ready 2 Yield trait (MON 89788). Last July, Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans completed the regulatory process in both the U. S. and Canada. The...

Alltech.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(appointments)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Alltech appoints Aidan Connolly as VP, Corporate Acc'ts and Marc Larousse as VP for Alltech Europe. Larousse will replace Connolly, who has held the post since 2001. Connolly has been with Alltech for 18 years. During this time, he has...

In memoriam.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Obituary)
March 1, 2008... Earl Butz, 98, Former Secy of Ag and dean of Purdue University's College of Agriculture. Raised on an Indiana farm, he received a scholarship from 4-H and earned a B.S. in agriculture from Purdue in 1932 and the university's first doctoral...

First delivery of Halex GT.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(Syngenta Crop Protection Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Syngenta Crop Protection arranged a "first delivery" event celebrating the first retailer in Minnesota to fill a bulk tank with Halex GT, the newest post-emergence herbicide from Syngenta for glyphosate-tolerant...

World AG Forum to Africa.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Republic of Uganda will host the World Agricultural Forum's (WAF) first African Congress on September 3-5, 2008 in Kampala. Shown are WAF Board members (from 1) David Kabbas, Bunge; David Friedman, Novus...

Two 4-H centers go green.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New state 4-H centers have opened recently and both have been built to specifications of the national Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The new Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau Ohio 4-H...

Professional Farm Mgr of Year.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(Hertz Farm Management)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hertz Farm Management's Rich Grever, AFM, DeKalb, IL, is named "Professional Farm Manager of the Year," an annual award sponsored by Syngenta, the American Society of Farm Managers (ASFMRA) and AgProfessional...

KL Process Design Group (KL) and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are in production of the first small scale waste wood commercial facility operating in the U.S.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... KL Process Design Group (KL) and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology are in production of the first small scale waste wood commercial facility operating in the U.S. KL's Advanced Biofuels plants will also produce excess...

Great Plains Manufacturing.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Great Plains Manufacturing acquires a 130,000 production facility in Ellsworth, KS. After equipping the space over the next six to nine months, Great Plains plans to build two lines of tillage equipment at the plant--a disc-harrow line...

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Council announces that Monsanto's Dr. Robert T. Fraley, is awarded the NAS Award for the Industrial Application of Science.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) Council announces that Monsanto's Dr. Robert T. Fraley, is awarded the NAS Award for the Industrial Application of Science. The prize is awarded every three years for original work of intrinsic scientific...

Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc., (MANA) acquires the rights to Chemtura Corp's Diamond, a broad-spectrum cotton and sugarcane insecticide offering a unique mode of action.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Makhteshim Agan of North America, Inc., (MANA) acquires the rights to Chemtura Corp's Diamond, a broad-spectrum cotton and sugarcane insecticide offering a unique mode of action. MANA has been the technical registrant of Novaluron, the...

A team of plant geneticists and crop scientists pioneers an economical approach to the selective breeding of corn that can boost levels of provitamin A, the precursors that are converted to vitamin A upon consumption.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... A team of plant geneticists and crop scientists pioneers an economical approach to the selective breeding of corn that can boost levels of provitamin A, the precursors that are converted to vitamin A upon consumption. This innovation could help...

McCormick International USA, promotes Rodney Miller to Exec VP/Sls & Mktg.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] McCormick International USA, promotes Rodney Miller to Exec VP/Sls & Mktg. He joined the company last year. Wayne Buchberger is promoted to VP/Sls. He had been a territory mgr for the company since 2002 and...

AgroFresh Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rohm and Haas and Syngenta announce the signing of a letter of intent to enter into an exclusive global strategic alliance to develop and commercialize Invinsa technology, a unique product for crop stress protection in field crops.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... AgroFresh Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rohm and Haas and Syngenta announce the signing of a letter of intent to enter into an exclusive global strategic alliance to develop and commercialize Invinsa technology, a unique product for crop...

Syngenta Crop Protection.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Rob Neill is appointed Global Head of Marketing for Syngenta Crop Protection and will base out of the company's headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. He was GM/Professional Products, NAFTA region. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] David Stanley...

Erin Zwick joins Direct Contact, Inc., St. Charles, IL as a recruiter.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Erin Zwick joins Direct Contact, Inc., St. Charles, IL as a recruiter. Previously, she has held several roles including account management and business development in the technology and financial sectors.

JP Ruiz-Funes joins Land O'Lakes, as Sr VP/Corp Strategy and Bus Dev.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... JP Ruiz-Funes joins Land O'Lakes, as Sr VP/Corp Strategy and Bus Dev. He has been with Baxter Healthcare, Quaker Oats and McKinsey & Company. Barry Wolfish is named Sr VP/Corp Mktg Strategy. He had been with the Corp Strategy and Bus Dev...

Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Bayer CropScience AG and Daimler AG sign an MOU to jointly explore the potential for a biodiesel industry based on Jatropha.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM), Bayer CropScience AG and Daimler AG sign an MOU to jointly explore the potential for a biodiesel industry based on Jatropha. The tropical plant can be grown in South America, Africa and in Asian countries...

Digital Angel, Delray Beach, FL, merges with Applied Digital Solutions, St. Paul, MN.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Digital Angel, Delray Beach, FL, merges with Applied Digital Solutions, St. Paul, MN. The newly combined company will do business as Digital Angel and trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol "DIGA". The company is a...

Farm Credit Council creates a new staff position that will focus additional resources on supporting the efforts of Farm Credit System institutions to serve young, beginning and small farmers and ranchers.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Farm Credit Council creates a new staff position that will focus additional resources on supporting the efforts of Farm Credit System institutions to serve young, beginning and small farmers and ranchers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gary...

Caledonia Solutions.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Caledonia Solutions, a market research firm based in North Oaks, MN, announces the new "Channel Partner Loyalty Maximizer Service." The firm reports, "One of the biggest challenges facing crop production input or livestock feed...

BASF Plant Science presents its first Marketing Excellence Award to GrowDirect, owner of Heartland Hybrids and Fielders Choice.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... BASF Plant Science presents its first Marketing Excellence Award to GrowDirect, owner of Heartland Hybrids and Fielders Choice. The award recognizes exemplary BASF seed partners for their commitment to BASF Plant Science and NutriDenseA...

IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), a leading global exchange operator announces its new subsidiary, the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange, will be known as ICE Futures Canada.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), a leading global exchange operator announces its new subsidiary, the Winnipeg Commodity Exchange, will be known as ICE Futures Canada. The new name is in line with ICE's other futures subsidiaries, ICE...

Bovance, a cattle cloning company formed in 2007 as a joint-venture between ViaGen and Trans Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, IA, names Diane Broek as the new company's GM.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Bovance, a cattle cloning company formed in 2007 as a joint-venture between ViaGen and Trans Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, IA, names Diane Broek as the new company's GM. Broek previously has been with Trans Ova Genetics and has more than 27...

Farmers National Company, Omaha, NE, the nation's leading farm and ranch management company, announces the winners of its annual "Wes Furrer Conservation Award" for outstanding conservation work completed on managed farmland.(MARKETING NEWS)(Awards list)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Farmers National Company, Omaha, NE, the nation's leading farm and ranch management company, announces the winners of its annual "Wes Furrer Conservation Award" for outstanding conservation work completed on managed...

Valent U.S.A. Corporation files complaints against Syngenta and a number of its subsidiaries in the International Trade Commission (ITC).(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Valent U.S.A. Corporation files complaints against Syngenta and a number of its subsidiaries in the International Trade Commission (ITC). The cases seek relief for infringement of Sumitomo Chemical's patent on an insecticide compound known...

Omission.(MARKETING NEWS)(Correction notice)
March 1, 2008... In the annual AgriMarketing Services Guide's new "Legacy Companies" section, Kubota was inadvertently omitted from the list of tractor manufacturers now serving North America. It entered the N.A. market in 1972.

PotashCorp.(MARKETING NEWS)
March 1, 2008... PotashCorp announces a $1.5 million donation to the Youth Services Group which provides a new home and services for the more than 35 programs the agency provides.

In memoriam.(MARKETING NEWS)(Obituary)
March 1, 2008... Francis Childs, 68, Manchester, IA. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He was the first corn producer to break through the 400 bu/A yield barrier, harvesting 405 bu/A in 2001 and 442 bu/A in 2002 on his Delaware Cty farm in northeastern Iowa. ...

Penton Media.(MEDIA NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Dan Bagan is named Sr. VP of Penton Media's Agricultural and Food Group where he will oversee its nine ag-related and 14 other B2B media properties. He will also serve as a member of Penton's Executive Committee. [ILLUSTRATION...

Fastline launches Green Acres publication targeted to the large property owner or rural lifestyle enthusiast.(MEDIA NEWS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Fastline launches Green Acres publication targeted to the large property owner or rural lifestyle enthusiast. Distribution of the publication will be within a 50 mile radius of Louisville, KY, and will be targeted to the home owner with...

PrecisionAg Institute announces it has lauched the PrecisionAg WORKS Campaign.(MEDIA NEWS)
March 1, 2008... PrecisionAg Institute announces it has lauched the PrecisionAg WORKS Campaign. "With PrecisionAg WORKS we want to convey to growers the overwhelming benefits that they can get from precision ag adoption," says K. Elliott Nowels, Institute...

Petry Media Corporation.(MEDIA NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Petry Media Corporation is named the exclusive sales representative for RFD-TV and will offer the channel's advertising time to entities and agencies throughout the U.S. RFD-TV has also signed a multiyear affiliation and distribution...

Meister Media Worldwide.(MEDIA NEWS)(appointments)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Meister Media Worldwide names Michael L. DeLuca as VP, Sales and Integrated Mktg. He was formerly handling digital media developments for Meister and has held roles with Advanstar and Priceline. [ILLUSTRATION...

Pro Farmer newsletter hosts a series of three Profit Briefing seminars marking record attendance.(MEDIA NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Pro Farmer newsletter hosts a series of three Profit Briefing seminars marking record attendance. "Many farmers are enjoying unprecedented income after a big 2007 crop and high commodity prices," said Pro Farmer editor Chip Flory....

Farm Equipment.(MEDIA NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Dave Kanicki is promoted to Exec Editor of Farm Equipment magazine. Kanicki joined the firm in 2005 and has 25 years of equipment-related trade publishing experience.

In memoriam.(MEDIA NEWS)(Obituary)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Leslie A. Watt, 94, retired Pres/ CEO and second generation leader of WATT Publishing. Watt took the company into the international marketplace in the late '50s with the acquisition of Industria Avicola, followed by the launch of Poultry...

The 2008 TopProducer seminar set a record of 521 participants.(MEDIA NEWS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The 2008 TopProducer seminar set a record of 521 participants. They heard from industry experts, as well as, discussed and were challenged on topics ranging from commodity marketing to business planning and investment opportunities in the...

The United Soybean Board.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... The United Soybean Board (USB) names Lisa O'Brien as Exec Dir. O'Brien has spent the past fifteen years of her career in managerial positions. She was most recently Exec Dir of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure St. Louis affiliate. ...

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the Assn of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) announce they have joined to form a new veterinary advocacy organization, the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Assn (HSVMA).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and the Assn of Veterinarians for Animal Rights (AVAR) announce they have joined to form a new veterinary advocacy organization, the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Assn (HSVMA). HSVMA will...

Mid America CropLife Association.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... The Mid America CropLife Association (MACA) names Mary Jane Stankiewicz as Water Consultant. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stankiewicz has more than 20 years of professional and legal experience. She succeeds Jack Dutra who is retiring.

National Association of Farm Broadcasting.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) names Susan Tally as Ops Mgr. In addition to her assn responsibilities Tally has implemented new accounting software in collaboration with NAFB's CPA firm.

QUALISOY.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... QUALISOY names Robert Reeves as new Dir of PR. Reeves was formerly with of the Institute of Shortening and Edible Oils (ISEO) and the Food and Drug Division of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.

The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) names two Caterpillar machines the official products of NCBA: the Cat Skid Steer Loader and Cat Wheel Loader.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) names two Caterpillar machines the official products of NCBA: the Cat Skid Steer Loader and Cat Wheel Loader. "Caterpillar has a rich heritage of engineering and manufacturing high quality...

Ralph Grossi Pres of American Farmland Trust announces he will retire after 23 years of service.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Ralph Grossi Pres of American Farmland Trust announces he will retire after 23 years of service. The AFT Board of Dirs has named a committee to conduct a national search for a new pres. They also have retained Russell Reynolds Associates...

Conservation Technology Information Center.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(appointment of Angie Williams )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) names Angie Williams as Project Dir. Formerly, Williams was with the Montgomery County (IN) Soil and Water Conservation District where she served as a resource conservationist. In that...

The National Corn Growers Assoc. (NCGA) teams up with Ford offering its members participation in the car makers X-Plan pricing plan.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... The National Corn Growers Assoc. (NCGA) teams up with Ford offering its members participation in the car makers X-Plan pricing plan. NCGA members can access a special Web site that gives them a reduced price on dozens of Ford, Lincoln,...

Missouri Agribusiness Association.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Steve Taylor is named as CEO of the Missouri Agribusiness Association (MO-AG). Taylor comes to MO-AG after serving six years as CEO of the Environmental Resources Coalition (ERC). He replaces Jim Russell who is retiring after nearly 25...

The newly elected leadership for the Independent Professional Seed Association for the coming year.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... The newly elected leadership for the Independent Professional Seed Association for the coming year includes: Pres Bill Latham, Latham Seeds, Alexander, IA; VP Lou Schweigert, Grow Alliance, Cuba City, WI; Second VP David Hingst, Hoegemeyer...

Members attending the American Seed Trade Association's (ASTA) Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference held in New Orleans last month participated in the "ASTA Gives Back" program.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Members attending the American Seed Trade Association's (ASTA) Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference held in New Orleans last month participated in the "ASTA Gives Back" program. Participants spent an afternoon replanting severely damaged...

Paulsen AgriBranding.(AGENCY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Paulsen AgriBranding promotes Alicia DeGeest to Acc't Supvr and hires Mindy Scholz as Acc't Exec. DeGeest has been with Paulsen since 2002 starting as an intern, later working as an Acc't Coordinator and then...

Woodruff Sweitzer.(AGENCY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Woodruff Sweitzer names Kathi Legault and Lori Rodgers-Kruger as Acc't Mgrs. Legault, formerly Production Mgr with Trigger Communications and Team Lead with Getty Images, joins the agency with more than 17 years of marketing experience....

Morgan&Myers.(AGENCY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Morgan&Myers (M&M) promotes Tricia Falter Burkhardt to Sr Associate. Falter Burkhardt has been with M&M since 2005 working on the Novartis Animal Health and Kruger Seeds accounts. She was previously with the Missouri Farmers Union. ...

Charleston / Orwig, Inc.(AGENCY NEWS)(appointment of Bill Coons)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Charleston | Orwig, Inc. (C | O) hires Bill Coons as a Copywriter for its Creative Department. Coons a recent graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, interned at C I O and helped create and execute many projects for the agency,...

On the eve of its 30th anniversary, Rhea+Kaiser, Naperviille, IL, is introducing a new brand identity, built around the theme of "Uncommon Sense.".(AGENCY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... On the eve of its 30th anniversary, Rhea+Kaiser, Naperviille, IL, is introducing a new brand identity, built around the theme of "Uncommon Sense." The agency's identity rebranding initiative had a two-fold objective to acknowledge the...

Red Lizard Creative.(AGENCY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Red Lizard Creative names Lindsey Baker as Acc't Mgr. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Formerly, she was a PR Specialist, specializing in the execution of PR campaigns.

The Hondo Group.(AGENCY NEWS)(appointments and promotions)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The Hondo Group announces Damon Daood joins their team as Sr Art Dir. Previously he was a Creative Dir, Production Designer and Photographer for MetalMachineMovie Productions. The agency also promotes Diana Britton to Media...

Swanson Russell Associates' (SRA) crop circle is featured in "American Idol's" Omaha auditions show.(AGENCY NEWS)
March 1, 2008... Swanson Russell Associates' (SRA) crop circle is featured in "American Idol's" Omaha auditions show. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SRA created a crop circle stretching across five acres of corn saying, "Welcome to Omaha, American Idol." The...

Podcasting: media's new cream.(TRUFFLE MEDIA NETWORKS SPONSORED CONTENT)
March 1, 2008... As a marketing professional trying to reach your diverse and geographically scattered dairy target audience, you have both opportunities and challenges. The opportunities come from the limited size and clear focus. Full mail boxes, cluttered...

Should the supply chain play fair?(Sales and Marketing Insights from Purdue University)
March 1, 2008... Technological changes over the past century have caused increased interest among many consumers about how their food is produced. Some consumers now question whether everyone in the agricultural supply chain has benefited equally from these...

Cover letters.(The Scoop on Recruiting)
March 1, 2008... Last issue we discussed making a great first impression with your resume. While this is probably the most important way to get recognized by a human resource professional, many people overlook the cover letter and the benefits it can provide to...

CAMA Ontario is looking forward to delivering informative events and networking opportunities for its members.(ONTARIO NEWS)(Conference news)
March 1, 2008... CAMA Ontario is looking forward to delivering informative events and networking opportunities for its members. We are continuing to use the theme "Count Me In" to foster new memberships that will build a bigger and stronger association. ...

Remembering Ginty.(ONTARIO NEWS)(Ginty Jocius)(Canadian Agri-Marketing Association )(In memoriam)
March 1, 2008... In January, CAMA lost one of its influential members, Ginty Jocius, after a two year battle with brain cancer. We asked some of our members to share their personal memories of Ginty: "During a pitch for the Sandoz account, the client wanted...

Ginty continues to support CAMA students at NAMA.(ONTARIO NEWS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The Ginty Jocius "Journey of Growth" Fund at the University of Guelph was set up to complement the University's existing Access travel fund that the CAMA students use to compete each year at the NAMA competition. Ginty felt strongly that...

New exec director.(ONTARIO NEWS)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... After 11 years of dedication and leadership, Lynn Hewitt has retired as Exec Dir for CAMA Ontario. The association would like to thank Lynn Hewitt for her guidance and continued friendship. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mary Thornley has been...

Serving this important consumer.(FOCUS ON: MARKETING TO THE RURAL LIFESTYLER)(Allied Insurance and Nationwide)
March 1, 2008... MASSEY FERGUSON by Steve Gorsuch, Director Livestock, Dairy, & Rural Lifestyle Duluth, GA In 2008, Massey Ferguson recognizes the importance of the rural lifestyle market as core of its continual focus to provide innovative...

Developing successful programs.(FOCUS ON: MARKETING TO THE RURAL LIFESTYLER)
March 1, 2008... BROADHEAD+CO Minneapolis, MN www.broadheadco.com by Craig Roads, Creative Dir He commutes to a full-time job in Minneapolis in a new flex-fuel pickup. After work, he trades the pickup for a tractor to mow a few acres of hay....