Agri Marketing articles from May 2006

Agri Marketing archives from May 2006

Our youth ... our future.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... It has been my honor over the past few years to be a member of the National 4-H Council Board of Trustees. As a youth, I was very active in 4-H and I would venture a guess that many AgriMarketing readers were as well. 4-H has gone through...

Vermont dairy installs biodigester--sells energy it generates to utility company.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Green Mountain Dairy, Sheldon, VT, recently installed a biogester which utilizes unprocessed cow manure as a renewable resource and greatly reduces pathogens, fly and insect larvae, weed seeds and odor. The remaining bio solids are pumped...

Trimble E-Z Steer system awarded at World Ag Expo.(agricultural)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Tim Simonich, center, a specialty and field crop grower from Strathmore, CA, placed first in the Growers Division of the "We Believe in Growing Contest" at the 2006 World Ag Expo held last winter in Tulare, CA. The contest was one of the...

Irrigation training in Caribbean.(Irrigation Association teaches extension agents about irrigation techniques)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The Irrigation Assn, Falls Church, VA, went to Jamaica to teach efficient irrigation techniques to extension agents who will help Caribbean farmers grow vegetables and attain greater self sufficiency. Irrigation Association Education...

Case IH dealership featured on ABC-TV's extreme makeover program.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... When ABC-TV's hit show, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," visited East Bernard, TX, to build a new house for the Kubena family, local Case IH dealer Hlavinka Equipment Company rolled out the red carpet--and rolled up their sleeves. "About...

DuPont and Syngenta announce the formation of a 50-50 joint venture and licensing agreements that will provide broad access to the companies' proprietary corn and soybean genetic lines and biotechnology traits.(E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... DuPont and Syngenta announce the formation of a 50-50 joint venture and licensing agreements that will provide broad access to the companies' proprietary corn and soybean genetic lines and biotechnology traits. The two companies also agree...

Nitragin, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, announces the acquisition of Cambridge, Ontario-based Agribiotics Inc. through its Canadian affiliate Nitragin Holding Inc.(Wisconsin)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Nitragin, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, announces the acquisition of Cambridge, Ontario-based Agribiotics Inc. through its Canadian affiliate Nitragin Holding Inc. Agribiotics has an impressive portfolio of yield-enhancing technologies that align...

BASF announces the formation of BASF Plant Science, a unit dedicated to developing the next-generation plant biotechnology products.(BASF Corp.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... BASF announces the formation of BASF Plant Science, a unit dedicated to developing the next-generation plant biotechnology products. It supports the company's business focus of enhancing crops that offer benefits for farmers, human and animal...

Arysta LifeScience North America Corporation, Cary, NC, and BASF Corporation announced that they have completed the transaction in which Arysta has acquired major assets of Micro Flo Company LLC, Memphis, TN, from BASF.(North Carolina)(Tennessee)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Arysta LifeScience North America Corporation, Cary, NC, and BASF Corporation announced that they have completed the transaction in which Arysta has acquired major assets of Micro Flo Company LLC, Memphis, TN, from BASF. The acquisition...

Gehl Company.(product discontinuation of Gehl Company)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Gehl Company, West Bend, WI, announces plans to discontinue the manufacturing and distribution of its agricultural implement product lines. The Company's West Bend, WI, agricultural implement manufacturing operations will permanently close...

MachineryLink, Inc., Kansas City, MO, the leading agricultural equipment leasing and asset management company, announces that Scott D. Hazlett has joined the company as CEO.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 1, 2006... MachineryLink, Inc., Kansas City, MO, the leading agricultural equipment leasing and asset management company, announces that Scott D. Hazlett has joined the company as CEO. Hazlett most recently served as a Group President of TriMas...

American Vanguard Corporation, Newport Beach, CA, announces that its subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement with Bayer CropScience LP to market, sell and distribute Bayleton fungicide, in the United States.(California)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... American Vanguard Corporation, Newport Beach, CA, announces that its subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement with Bayer CropScience LP to market, sell and distribute Bayleton fungicide, in the...

ARM & HAMMER.(Brandon Covey joins Arm and Hammer Animal Nutrition Group)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... ARM & HAMMER Animal Nutrition announces the addition of Brandon Covey as a field marketing coordinator based in Lubbock, TX. Covey works closely with Dr. Phillip Modesitt and Dr. David Weber, who both concentrate on technical services and...

In memoriam.(death of Brayton Wilbur)(Obituary)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Brayton Wilbur, Jr., Chairman of Wilbur-Ellis, San Francisco, CA, passed away on March 24, 2006. Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of ag products and is one of the United State's largest distributors and retailers...

Washington-based Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Ron Perkins is named to the newly created position of executive director of the Washington-based Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC). The ACRC is a non-profit organization that collects and recycles plastic pesticide containers from U.S....

Agri-Center.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Jerry Sinift, interim general manager of the International Agri-Center, Tulare, CA, is officially appointed to the post by the Board of Directors. For the past five years Sinift has been assistant general manager, overseeing Heritage Complex in...

Erin Machado.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Erin Machado, is promoted to facility director for Heritage Complex. Machado began her career with the Agri-Center in 1999 as the coordinator for the Learning Center at Heritage Complex.

American Soybean Association (ASA).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 1, 2006... The American Soybean Association (ASA) announces the launch of its new Internet-based "Weed Resistance Management Learning Center." The Center allows ASA members to understand how herbicide-resistant weeds can be managed in practical ways that...

The 4-H Youth Development Program's "exceptional service" to children, youth and families of military personnel around the world has been recognized with a Department of Defense "Certificate of Commendation" signed by Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The 4-H Youth Development Program's "exceptional service" to children, youth and families of military personnel around the world has been recognized with a Department of Defense "Certificate of Commendation" signed by Secretary of Defense...

The National FFA Foundation has announces that Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, in conjunction with Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., has contributed $250,000 for support of the National FFA Convention to be held in Indianapolis, IN, beginning in 2006 through 2012.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 1, 2006... The National FFA Foundation has announces that Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, in conjunction with Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., has contributed $250,000 for support of the National FFA Convention to be held in Indianapolis, IN, beginning in 2006...

The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC).(appointment of Christy Couch Lee)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) in West Lafayette, IN, announces that Christy Couch Lee has been named the organization's new communications director. She comes to CTIC from the National Swine Registry where she was...

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Dr. Bernice Slutsky is named the new VP for Scientific and International Affairs of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). She joins the association from the USDA, where she has served as senior advisor for biotechnology to the...

Animal Health Institute.(members of the executive committee)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The Animal Health Institute recently elected its 2006-2007 Executive Committee. The seven member Executive Committee consists of representatives from AHI's licensed member companies. The AHI Executive Committee oversees all association...

Tips for hosting an intern.(The Scoop on Recruiting)
May 1, 2006... An internship is a meaningful work or service learning experience in which a student has intentional learning goals and is carefully monitored to enhance a positive learning environment--the keyword here being "meaningful." As you prepare to...

Stock price at close of market.(Table)
May 1, 2006... STOCK PRICE AT CLOSE OF MARKET Exchange: Month Ago Ticker 3/31/06 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, FARM MACHINERY AGCO Corp. ...

Monsanto announces a $1 million gift to establish the Monsanto Center for Biotech Education within the FFA Enrichment Center which is being built on the Ankeny.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Monsanto announces a $1 million gift to establish the Monsanto Center for Biotech Education within the FFA Enrichment Center which is being built on the Ankeny, IA, campus of the Des Moines Area Community College. "The Center for Biotech...

DuPont announces it has formed DuPont Biofuels, a business unit, to expand into the global biofuel market.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 1, 2006... DuPont announces it has formed DuPont Biofuels, a business unit, to expand into the global biofuel market. The unit will be headed by John P. Ranieri, VP and general manager of DuPont Bio-Based Materials, Energy and Specialities. Its focus...

MetLife, Inc., announces the recent expansion of its agricultural investments timberland finance operations with the formation of the National Timber Office located in Memphis, TN.(Tennessee)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... MetLife, Inc., announces the recent expansion of its agricultural investments timberland finance operations with the formation of the National Timber Office located in Memphis, TN. MetLife and its affillates oversee an $8 billion agricultural...

Ft Dodge Animal Health, announces the launch of its new livestock Web site, www.fortdodgelivestock.com.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Ft Dodge Animal Health, announces the launch of its new livestock Web site, www.fortdodgelivestock.com. "This site is a fully functional and significant online resource for veterinarians, producers and horse owners," says Craig Wallace,...

Kent Feeds.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Kent Feeds announces a new package look and name to their poultry product line. The new line is called "Home Fresh Poultry Feeds... Enriching a Wholesome Tradition." Although it has a new name and is packaged in new attractive bags, it...

Glades Crop Care (GCC).(Glades Crop Care recieves achievement award at the National Integrated Pest Management Symposium)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Glades Crop Care (GCC), Jupiter, FL, was awarded the first ever 2006 IPM Achievement Award at the National Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Symposium held in St. Louis, MO. GCC provides scouting and consulting services in the southeastern...

Brock Associates.(Jason Moss joins Brock Associates)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Jason Moss joins Brock Associates, Milwaukee, WI, as marketing consultant. In addition to providing grain producers with customized marketing strategies that include cash marketing, futures and options, Moss is director of Brock Associates'...

Rabobank.(25th year of Rabobank )(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Rabobank celebrates 25 years of presence in the United States which began with the opening of its New York city office in 1981. Since then, it has grown to become one of the leading financiers to the food and agriculture industry in the...

USDA announces the release of an implementation plan that outlines timelines and benchmarks for the establishment of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), along with a plan for the initial integration of private and state animal tracking databases with NAIS.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 1, 2006... USDA announces the release of an implementation plan that outlines timelines and benchmarks for the establishment of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), along with a plan for the initial integration of private and state animal...

Dow AgroSciences Canada, Inc.(locations of Dow AgroSciences Canada, Inc. and Dow Chemical Canada Inc.)
May 1, 2006... Dow AgroSciences Canada, Inc. moves its head office to downtown Calgary. The organization is moving from its current location in the northeast to the Trans Canada building in the heart of downtown Calgary. Dow Chemical Canada Inc.'s western...

In response to devastating wildfires that charred more than a million acres, claimed 11 lives and killed more than 10,000 head of livestock in the Texas Panhandle last winter, Pfizer Animal Health has contributed a variety of products to help veterinarians provide emergency relief to their livestock clients.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... In response to devastating wildfires that charred more than a million acres, claimed 11 lives and killed more than 10,000 head of livestock in the Texas Panhandle last winter, Pfizer Animal Health has contributed a variety of products to help...

BMG (Barlow Marketing Group).(www.barlowmktg.com)(website launching)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... BMG (Barlow Marketing Group), Ft. Wayne, IN, a sales development, research and marketing firm working exclusively with manufacturers in the construction, mining & aggregate, environmental & recycling and agriculture industries--has launched an...

Becker Underwood, Inc., Ames, IA, announces the acquisition of the SubSahara International, Richmond, TX, a company specializing in seed enhancement products.(Iowa)(Texas)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Becker Underwood, Inc., Ames, IA, announces the acquisition of the SubSahara International, Richmond, TX, a company specializing in seed enhancement products. Sub-Sahara's product line also includes bio-active seed enhancements, micronutrients...

Chemtura Corporation, Middlebury, CT, announces the acquisition of the Trace Chemicals business from Bayer CropScience.(Connecticut)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Chemtura Corporation, Middlebury, CT, announces the acquisition of the Trace Chemicals business from Bayer CropScience. "Trace Chemicals is a leader in grower-applied seed treatments. With this acquisition, Chemtura will be able to apply...

The Scotts Company Professional Business Group, Marysville, OH, announces that Bernie Bross is named as marketing director for the Pro Hort Americas team.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 1, 2006... The Scotts Company Professional Business Group, Marysville, OH, announces that Bernie Bross is named as marketing director for the Pro Hort Americas team. Bross will be responsible for the strategic direction of all Pro Hort Americas marketing...

Theodore Crosbie, vice president of global plant breeding at Monsanto receives Iowa State University's Order of the Knoll Corporate and Foundation Award.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Theodore Crosbie, vice president of global plant breeding at Monsanto receives Iowa State University's Order of the Knoll Corporate and Foundation Award. The award is presented to a corporation or foundation that has demonstrated...

Fast Genetics, Saskatoon, SK, announces the addition of Chad Nicholas as the sales and marketing manager.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Fast Genetics, Saskatoon, SK, announces the addition of Chad Nicholas as the sales and marketing manager. He will oversee the sales and marketing of Fast Genetics by working with its four dealerships to continue to grow market share.

In memoriam.(death of Doan Helms)(Obituary)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Doan Helms Jr., 85, passed away following a bout with cancer in Attica, IN. Mr. Helms was director of corporate communications for International Harvester and worked out its corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL. He was raised on a farm...

Precision selling. (Sales and Marketing Insights from Purdue University.
May 1, 2006... It is no secret that selling to commercial producers in today's agricultural market is challenging. Fewer, larger, more sophisticated and demanding farmers; complex, new technologies; tougher, more aggressive competition, even among farmers,...

NAMA chapters celebrate Ag Day.(National NAMA News: News and information for members and friends of NAMA)
May 1, 2006... This year many NAMA chapters held Ag Day events. Below is a brief description of some of those chapter programs. Gateway NAMA In honor of Ag Day, the Gateway Chapter of NAMA, in conjunction with the St. Louis Ag Business Club, invited...

Leading the Organization: 2006-2007 NAMA Executive Committee: the 2006-2007 Executive Committee is set to lead the organization into the new program year. Below is information on each member of the committee.(National Agri Marketing Association)
May 1, 2006... President Stephanie Gable (Carolinas/ Virginia/ Bayer CropScience) Stephanie Gable is communications manager for Bayer CropScience in Durham, North Carolina. She served on the national Careers committee for three years. She has served...

New NAMA members.(National Agri Marketing Association)
May 1, 2006... The following are NAMA members that joined from March 15, 2006 to April 14, 2006 AT LARGE Asa Britten, Quarry Integrated Comm. Derek Benthem, AgWeb.com--Farm Journal Media Janet Porchak, Quarry Integrated Comm. BADGER ...

Another 50 years for NAMA.(National Agri Marketing Association)
May 1, 2006... The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) is coming upon its golden anniversary--50 years strong! NAMA has seen many changes and so has our industry. Whether it's technology changes from slide presentations to PowerPoint, typewriters for...

Iowa Farmer Today (IFT), Cedar Rapids, IA, announces that it has given a $50,000 gift to help build the new state FFA Enrichment Center near Ankeny, IA.(MEDIA NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Iowa Farmer Today (IFT), Cedar Rapids, IA, announces that it has given a $50,000 gift to help build the new state FFA Enrichment Center near Ankeny, IA. "We're always looking for ways to better serve Iowa's farmers," says IFT Publisher...

Spending on custom publishing has more than doubled since 2000, according to a new study from the Custom Publishing Council and the custom publishing newsletter, Publications Management.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Spending on custom publishing has more than doubled since 2000, according to a new study from the Custom Publishing Council and the custom publishing newsletter, Publications Management. The study, titled "Characteristics Study: A Look at...

Successful Farming magazine's Agriculture Online Web site, along with the site's "StopSoybeanRust.com Web site/Brazilian Crop Tour', received a Media Industry News (MIN) Best of the Web Award in the Integration with Print category.(MEDIA NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Successful Farming magazine's Agriculture Online Web site, along with the site's "StopSoybeanRust.com Web site/Brazilian Crop Tour', received a Media Industry News (MIN) Best of the Web Award in the Integration with Print category. Online and...

DTN, Omaha, NE, introduces the "DTN Six Factors Market Strategies" service.(Data Transmission Network Corp.)(Nebraska)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... DTN, Omaha, NE, introduces the "DTN Six Factors Market Strategies" service. It simplifies commodity marketing by reducing market analysis to six factors and combines it with an unbiased market analysis package that caters to various...

James Evans was awarded the Kansas State University Distinguished Service in Agriculture Award for teaching and research in a ceremony last month on the Kansas State campus.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... James Evans was awarded the Kansas State University Distinguished Service in Agriculture Award for teaching and research in a ceremony last month on the Kansas State campus. Evans began his career as the associate farm director for WBAY...

Monsanto Dairy, St. Louis, MO, a division of Monsanto Co. specializing in health and breeding products for dairy animals, has selected Osborn & Barr Communications as its agency of record.(Missouri)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Monsanto Dairy, St. Louis, MO, a division of Monsanto Co. specializing in health and breeding products for dairy animals, has selected Osborn & Barr Communications as its agency of record. Osborn & Barr is charged with developing and...

Monsanto Canada has selected Osborn & Barr Canada of Guelph, Ontario, as marketing agency of record for its seed and traits business in Ontario and Quebec.(Osborn and Barr Communications)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Monsanto Canada has selected Osborn & Barr Canada of Guelph, Ontario, as marketing agency of record for its seed and traits business in Ontario and Quebec. The assignment includes Dekalb brand corn and soybean seed as well as crop traits such...

AdFarm, Kansas City, MO, announces it has hired Ted Haller to lead the agency's media strategy, planning and placement services.(Missouri)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... AdFarm, Kansas City, MO, announces it has hired Ted Haller to lead the agency's media strategy, planning and placement services. Haller and his firm, The Jordan Group, St. Louis, MO, will work exclusively for AdFarm in agricultural markets. ...

Woodruff Sweitzer, Columbia, MO, announces the addition of two account executives for its Columbia office.(AGENCY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Woodruff Sweitzer, Columbia, MO, announces the addition of two account executives for its Columbia office. Jocelyn Knaebel joins the agency as Acct Exec with primary focus on the Arysta LifeScience and Diamond Per Food accounts. She had been...

Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications names Scott McClure as management supervisor leading the Bayer CropScience cotton, rice and peanut accounts.(AGENCY NEWS)
May 1, 2006... Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications names Scott McClure as management supervisor leading the Bayer CropScience cotton, rice and peanut accounts. McClure is based in St. Louis, but also works out of the Rhea & Kaiser Naperville office. ...

Davis named NAMA marketer of year for 2006.(National Agri Marketing Association)(Tom Davis)
May 1, 2006... Some people look at a magazine and see paper and ink. When Tom Davis, this year's National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Marketer of the Year, sees a magazine, he sees a living, breathing product that has power to connect, inspire, educate,...

Successful farming: keeping an eye on the past to pursue the future.
May 1, 2006... Ask an employee--any employee--of Successful Farming what the magazine's mission is and you inevitably get the same answer: solutions for its readers and advertisers. Each might phrase it a bit differently, but the thought is the same. Just as...

Integrated marketing: the new "traditional" advertising?(marketing management)
May 1, 2006... What does traditional advertising mean today? Or more importantly, how long will that term mean something to the industry? How long was television advertising around before it became part of the "traditional" media mix? Was direct mail ever in...

Communication agency leaders review what's new at their shops.
May 1, 2006... ADFARM, CALGARY, AB by Kim McConnell, CEO Three key aspects of AdFarm's ongoing growth are performance leadership, greater insights into large-production agriculture, and truly "connecting with customers." All are critical to our...

What clients are expecting from their agencies.
May 1, 2006... As marketing departments are increasingly expected to do more with less, they are demanding more from their marketing communications agencies. So what makes an agency exceptional and why do some remain run-of-the mill? For several high...

North American ag communications agencies report steady growth in 2005.(AGENCY UPDATE)(AgriMarketing magazine reports annual survey of the largest Agricultural Marketing Communication Agencies)
May 1, 2006... In AgriMarketing magazine's annual survey of the largest Agricultural Marketing Communication Agencies, the 56 agencies reporting stated their income from agribusiness and producer-funded clients grew an average of 4% over the prior year. Total...

AG communicators score big.(AWARDS)
May 1, 2006... FIRST AG MAGAZINE IN HISTORY TO CAPTURE BUSINESS JOURNALISM'S "PULITZER" by Sonja Hillgren, Sr. vice president, Editorial, Farm Journal Media, Inc. Pam Henderson, crops and issues editor of Farm Journal, is the first agricultural...

John Deere credit: balancing tradition and innovation.(Cover story)
May 1, 2006... When one sees or hears the legendary John Deere name, the first thought is usually that of magnificent green machines prowling the countryside, shaping, planting, nurturing, harvesting, mowing, and performing a myriad of other tasks. However,...

Upcoming meetings for agri marketers.(Calendar)
May 1, 2006... JUNE JUNE 20: AgCareers.com Web Seminar, Excellence in Leadership--A Personal Enhancement Series. For more information visit, www.agcareers.com. JUNE 21-22: Farm Progress Hay Expo, Strawberry Point, IA. For more information visit,...

Dow AgroSciences to expand its traits business.(interview of Ben Kaehler)(Interview)
May 1, 2006... Name: Ben Kaehler Title: Traits and Germplasm Licensing Leader, Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, IN Education/Career: B.S. in agricultural economics from North Dakota State University. A 20-year veteran of Dow AgroSciences, he joined...

Annual salute to NAMA'S Agribusiness Leader of the Year Award.(National Agri Marketing Association)(George Thornton)
May 1, 2006... ABOUT THE AWARD Agriliance LLC's President/CEO George Thornton is this year's recipient of the National Agri-Marketing Association's (NAMA) AgriBusiness Leader of the Year award. George joined other legendary agribusiness people when he...

Profile of a champion.(2006 AGRIBUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR)(George Thornton, president and CEO of Agriliance is National Agri-Marketing Association's (NAMA) AgriBusiness Leader of the Year)
May 1, 2006... From tending and marketing honeybees, to opening a new sales territory, to running the country's largest supplier of crop inputs, this year's National Agri-Marketing Association's (NAMA) AgriBusiness Leader of the Year, George Thornton,...

The crop input supply powerhouse.(company overview)(Agriliance LLC)(Company overview)
May 1, 2006... Headquartered in the Twin Cities' southern suburb of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Agriliance LLC was formed a short six years ago (see time line, page 11) but its marketplace already includes much of North America. Currently about 70 percent of the...

Industry leaders Cite George Thornton as innovative, strong business partner.(2006 AGRIBUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR)(speeches by industry leaders congradulate George Thornton )
May 1, 2006... Land O' Lakes Inc., Arden Hills, MN by Chris Policinski, President/CEO When the Agriliance joint venture was formed, it brought together the agronomy business of four organizations. Fully integrating the facilities, systems, processes,...

Producer needs, thorough testing keys to AgriSolutions innovations.(2006 AGRIBUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR)(Strong performance and convenient handling are at the core of the AgriSolutions brand)
May 1, 2006... For as much time as Agriliance researchers spend in test plots studying adjuvant deposition and droplet size, you could easily assume product development is their key responsibility. Spend some time observing the company's rigid product testing...

Agriliance has eyes peeled for 'win-win' partnerships.(2006 AGRIBUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR)
May 1, 2006... When NAMA's AgriBusiness Leader of the Year George Thornton took over the reins at Agriliance, he brought a sense of urgency that the company must address the rapidly changing agricultural supply industry to enable it to maximize benefits to...

Agriliance puts priority on recruiting, developing and retaining the best people.(2006 AGRIBUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR)
May 1, 2006... Strong customer focus--that's what attracted Blake Murnan to take a job with Agriliance after graduating from Iowa State University back in 1992. Now, after being with the company in various positions for almost 14 years, Murnan acknowledges...