Agri Marketing articles from November 2007

Agri Marketing archives from November 2007

End of era ... start of a new one?(FOR OPENERS)(partnerships in crop input industry )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... It appears the crop input industry may have entered a new era--the end of the mega acquisition/merger replaced by the "Partnership" phase. Recently, there have been several blockbuster announcements in which fierce competitors set aside...

DuPont/Syngenta.(FOR OPENERS)
November 1, 2007... This new era actually got rolling in February 2006, when DuPont's Pioneer Hi-Bred unit announced it would, for the first time ever, license its genetic lines to other seed companies. It was an unheard-of practice from a company that prided...

Monsanto/BASF.(FOR OPENERS)
November 1, 2007... In March of this year, Monsanto and BASF made their announcement: a long-term joint research and development and commercialization agreement on the development of high yielding crops and crops that are tolerant to adverse environmental...

Dow AgroSciences/Monsanto.(FOR OPENERS)
November 1, 2007... Then, three months ago, Dow AgroSciences and Monsanto made the next announcement: an agreement to cross-license each other's traits to create the new SmartStax line of products. SmartStax will feature an eight-gene stacked combination for corn,...

This month in AgriMarketing.(FOR OPENERS)
November 1, 2007... To get your glimpse from the past, take a look at the "50 Years of Agri-Marketing" article that appears in the "Salute to NAMA" supplement which accompanies this issue of the magazine. This popular column will resume in the next issue of the...

Coming up.(FOR OPENERS)
November 1, 2007... Be sure to watch your mail for the annual AgriMarketing Services Guide. This year's guide will include a fascinating new section: "Legacy Companies." It will include a flow chart of the mergers and acquisitions in the seed, crop protection,...

John Deere.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Dr. Adrian Rantilla is named Mgr of Adv and Mktg Comms of John Deere's Agricultural Equipment, Lenexa, KS. He replaces Christopher Whitehead who has been named Dir of the company's Global Web site strategies and is relocating to the company's...

United Agri Products.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... United Agri Products (UAP) announces that Dave Bullock is moving from being the company's CFO to the newly created position of COO and will manage the operations of the company including retail operations, logistics, business analytics,...

Industrial Equity Investments Limited (IEIL), an international investment company located in the Republic of Ireland, acquires Arysta LifeScience Corp.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Industrial Equity Investments Limited (IEIL), an international investment company located in the Republic of Ireland, acquires Arysta LifeScience Corp. The enterprise value is approximately $2.2 billion. Completion of the transaction,...

AGCO Corporation's Application Equipment Division consolidates its sales and service groups into one single source in support of the AgChem brand.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... AGCO Corporation's Application Equipment Division consolidates its sales and service groups into one single source in support of the AgChem brand. This applies to both RoGator high clearance sprayers and TerraGator flotation applicators. ...

Archer Daniels Midland Company.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Archer Daniels Midland Company forms an industrial chemicals group, created to leverage its processing expertise, fermentation and separation technologies and global distribution network. Its goal is to expand ADM's product offerings in...

PhillipsMcDougall-AgriServices.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... PhillipsMcDougall-AgriServices reports: In 2006, the sum of the sales of the leading ten generic companies increased by 2.7% to $5.265 billion worldwide. Overall, their market share has increased from 18.9% in 1995 to 27.4% in 2006....

Monsanto increases its investment in Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., one of the company's key collaborators on agriculture technologies.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Monsanto increases its investment in Mendel Biotechnology, Inc., one of the company's key collaborators on agriculture technologies. As part of the announcement, Mendel noted that the increased investment will be used to support the growth...

Unverferth Mfg. Co.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Unverferth Manufacturing Company Inc. promoted Mike Ellerbrock )(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Unverferth Mfg. Co., Inc., Kalida, OH, announces the promotion of Mike Ellerbrock to Sls Mgr. He began is career in sales with Unverferth in 1989 and most recently has been serving as its Ass't Sls Mgr. In this new position he will assume...

Syngenta.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Syngenta appoints Davor Pisk as COO of its Seeds unit and a member of the Exec Committee effective Jan. 1, 2008. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He succeeds Mike Mack, whose appointment as CEO from the same date was announced earlier this year....

Lawhon Midwest, LLC.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Lawhon Midwest, LLC, a subsidiary of Lawhon Farm Services of McCrory, AR announces its decision to close its Stauffer Seeds business. A statement on the company's Web site reports: Craig Williams is in charge of closing down the...

Novus International.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Company executives, government officials and other dignitaries break ground for Novus International's new global headquarter building that is being built in the Missouri Research Park near St. Louis, MO. ...

AG publishers host breakfast.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Last month, the American Business Media (ABM) Agri-Council hosted its annual breakfast for agri-marketers, held in conjunction with the FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN. Among the attendees were (1 to r)...

Grower Achievement Award.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anthony Farms of Scandinavia, WI, is named the winner of American Vegetable Grower magazine's 2007 Grower Achievement Award. Shown are (l to r) Rosemary Gordon, American Vegetable Grower magazine; Vic and...

Focusing on personnel.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(Human Resource managers of agriculture industry)(Conference news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Human Resource managers from around the U.S. gathered recently for the Ag HR Roundtable organized by AgCareers.com and hosted at Pioneer Hi-Bred's headquarters near Des Moines, IA. Shown are (1 to r) Case McGee,...

Rural lifestyle seminar.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(Country Living Association )(Conference news)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Country Living Association (CLA) recently held a seminar in Kansas City, MO, for marketers interested in selling to the rural lifestyle market. Shown are (l to r) Brad Pline, Allied Insurance; Shari Burgus,...

Pioneer.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Dean Oestreich, DuPont VP and Pres of Pioneer Hi-Bred, is named Chmn of Pioneer and Paul Schickler is named DuPont VP and the new Pres of Pioneer. Oestreich, will focus on strengthening the longer-term strategy...

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, acquires the assets of Ag Formulators/Best Sulfur Products (BSP), Fresno, CA.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc., Phoenix, AZ, acquires the assets of Ag Formulators/Best Sulfur Products (BSP), Fresno, CA. Best Sulfur Products began business in 1992 focusing on the contract formulation business and later as a manufacturer of...

Ingersoll Products Company, Boulder, CO, changes its name to Ingersoll Tillage Group.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Ingersoll Products Company, Boulder, CO, changes its name to Ingersoll Tillage Group. The company mfgrs agricultural disk blades and other tillage tools. Gary W. Butcher is named Group Pres/CEO and George L. Russell is named VP, Strategy...

Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI), Tolono, IL, a developer, producer and licensor of Dent and Sweet Corn products completes the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Seed Genetics, Inc. (SGI) into the parent company and completes the transition of the management team.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. (IFSI), Tolono, IL, a developer, producer and licensor of Dent and Sweet Corn products completes the merger of its wholly owned subsidiary Seed Genetics, Inc. (SGI) into the parent company and completes the...

The Boeing Institute of International Business at St. Louis University presents Thad Simons, Pres/CEO of Novus International with its International Visionary Award.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... The Boeing Institute of International Business at St. Louis University presents Thad Simons, Pres/CEO of Novus International with its International Visionary Award. The award is given to individuals who have demonstrated innovation and...

CDMS, Inc.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... CDMS, Inc. announces Dr. Charles T. Schiller, Ph.D., is appointed VP, Data Services. He previously has been with Bayer, Monsanto, and Arysta LifeScience. CDMS, Inc. provides data, information, and decision support technologies to the...

Underwriters Laboratories.(MARKETING NEWS)(safety requirements for E85 fuel dispensing equipment)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Underwriters Laboratories (UL), www.ul.com, announces the availability of safety requirements for E85 fuel dispensing equipment. The UL certification requirements are a major victory for the ethanol industry and efforts to expand...

Art's-Way Mfrg.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Carrie Majeski is appointed Pres/CEO of Art's-Way Mfrg. Majeski joined the company in 2004 and has been serving as its CFO. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] E.W. "Swede" Muehlhausen, acting Pres, will be staying on in an advisory capacity and...

John Deere announces that it is now providing its dealers with the capability to upload their used equipment inventories directly from a dealer's John Deere inventory system to eBay.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... John Deere announces that it is now providing its dealers with the capability to upload their used equipment inventories directly from a dealer's John Deere inventory system to eBay. This new capability will allow John Deere dealers to list...

The Environmental Protection Agency.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) establishes the first-ever Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee. The committee will meet approximately twice yearly and is intended to consist of approximately 25 members...

Alliance Tire USA.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Emanuele "Manny" Cicero is named Pres of Alliance Tire USA, Denville, NJ. Previously, he was Pres of the Bridgestone Firestone Off-Road Tire Group and Pres/CEO of Denman Tire Corp. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Shaul Nuri will continue to...

Merial Ltd acquires the New Zealand animal health products company Ancare.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Merial Ltd acquires the New Zealand animal health products company Ancare. The acquisition includes all of Ancare's commercial and mfg operations and assets in New Zealand and in offshore markets including Australia. The research and...

DuPont and Evogene Ltd. announce a research collaboration to improve drought stress tolerance primarily in corn and soybeans.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... DuPont and Evogene Ltd. announce a research collaboration to improve drought stress tolerance primarily in corn and soybeans. Under the agreement, DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred has exclusive rights to several genes discovered by Evogene...

Animal Health International, Inc., Westlake, TX, acquires Kane Veterinary Supplies, Ltd., Edmonton, AB, for approximately $24 million in cash, together with a performance-based earn out.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Animal Health International, Inc., Westlake, TX, acquires Kane Veterinary Supplies, Ltd., Edmonton, AB, for approximately $24 million in cash, together with a performance-based earn out. Kane is a leading distributor of animal health...

AMVAC Chemical Corp.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Paul Vaculin is named Mktg Mgr for granular insecticides and closed delivery systems at AMVAC Chemical Corp. His portfolio includes Fortress 2.5G and 5G, Thimet, Counter, Aztec 4.67G SmartBox, Force 3G SmartBox and Lorsban 15G SmartBox, as well...

Vsurance, Inc., Santa Anna, CA, a leading provider of pet health insurance, acquires Animal-ID, an Arkansas-based company that provides livestock producers, feedlot owners, and others with inventory control, tracking, and management tools.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Vsurance, Inc., Santa Anna, CA, a leading provider of pet health insurance, acquires Animal-ID, an Arkansas-based company that provides livestock producers, feedlot owners, and others with inventory control, tracking, and management tools. ...

Illinois Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) and ZEA Global Seeds sign an agreement establishing a new alliance entitled Global Seed Solutions (GSS), operated by staff from both companies.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Illinois Crop Improvement Association (ICIA) and ZEA Global Seeds sign an agreement establishing a new alliance entitled Global Seed Solutions (GSS), operated by staff from both companies. The venture will offer seed companies to utilize...

Buhler Industries announces that Combine Factory Rostselmash Ltd., Rostov-on-Don, Russia, has acquired 80% of its common shares.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Buhler Industries announces that Combine Factory Rostselmash Ltd., Rostov-on-Don, Russia, has acquired 80% of its common shares. Rostselmash produces over 17% of the total world production of agricultural combines. For more information, visit...

Department of Homeland Security.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... The Appendix A list of chemicals is released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Companies that store the chemicals in the quantities listed in Appendix A must register with DHS. Prominent ag products on the list include anhydrous...

Alltech, Lexington, KY, receives approval from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) for financial incentives for its rural community biorefinery project, the first such model in North America that integrates feed, food and fuel production.(MARKETING NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Caption: Alltech, Lexington, KY, receives approval from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) for financial incentives for its rural community biorefinery project, the first such model in North America that integrates...

In memoriam.(MARKETING NEWS)(Michael Elliott)(In memoriam)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Michael Elliott, 83, who developed the first synthetic pyrethroid and was instrumental in revolutionizing modern insecticides. In the 1940s Elliott recognized that the pyrethrins, chemical compounds which occur naturally in chrysanthemum...

Social networking sites.(The Scoop on Recruiting)
November 1, 2007... When speaking about Millennials, the newest generation entering the workforce, technology is synonymous! This generation, plus those of other generations whom they've influenced, have watched a number of new technologies evolve allowing...

High Plains Publishers, Inc.(MEDIA NEWS)
November 1, 2007... High Plains Publishers, Inc. (HPJ) launches a new Web site for farm equipment buyers www.equipmen forehefarm.com designed to unite buyers and sellers of farm equipment in a user-friendly experience. All major brands of machinery are listed...

Farm Journal Media.(MEDIA NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Steve Fink joins Farm Journal Media (FJM) as Nat'l Acc't Mgr representing the company's Farm Journal and Top Producer magazines. He is responsible for a region including Minneapolis, Des Moines, Omaha, western Iowa and Kansas City. Before...

American Business Media.(MEDIA NEWS)
November 1, 2007... American Business Media, New York, NY, appoints Nicholas J. Ferrar as Exec VP/Bus Dev where he will be in charge of the Association's Membership sales. He most recently was CEO of Erdos & Morgan, where he led its custom and syndicated...

World Ag Expo.(MEDIA NEWS)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... World Ag Expo, Tulare, CA, introduces attendee registration at the 2008 show. The new electronic registration system will allow attendees to pre-register online. Registrants will be asked a short set of questions surveying their...

Vance Publishing Corporation.(MEDIA NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Vance Publishing Corporation's food360[degrees] division promotes Geni Wren to Assoc Publisher of Bovine Veterinarian magazine. Wren joined Vance in 1993 as the founding editor of Bovine Veterinarian. As Assoc Publisher, Wren will continue...

Consumers are becoming increasingly wary of e-mail because of spam and online security threats, according to a new study release by Haveas, Inc., Mountain View, CA, a provider e-mail compliance and reputation management.(MEDIA NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Consumers are becoming increasingly wary of e-mail because of spam and online security threats, according to a new study release by Haveas, Inc., Mountain View, CA, a provider e-mail compliance and reputation management. Of the 2,000...

Successful Farming took first place in min magazine's annual Integrated Marketing Awards in the "Events/New Events" category with its 2007 Biofuels Event sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred International and DuPont, General Motors, Farm Credit Services of America, EPIC, and Nationwide Agri-Business.(MEDIA NEWS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Successful Farming took first place in min magazine's annual Integrated Marketing Awards in the "Events/New Events" category with its 2007 Biofuels Event sponsored by Pioneer Hi-Bred International and...

Von Ketelsen, KWMT Radio, Ft. Dodge, IA, was recently presented the American Cancer Society's "Sword of Hope" Award, in recognition of a solo self-contained bicycle tour he completed this year.(MEDIA NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Caption: Von Ketelsen, KWMT Radio, Ft. Dodge, IA, was recently presented the American Cancer Society's "Sword of Hope" Award, in recognition of a solo self-contained bicycle tour he completed this year. Ketelsen did the bicycle ride in memory...

Successful Farming.(MEDIA NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Tricia Uitermarkt joins Successful Farming as its Multi-Media/Events Coordinator for the magazine and AgricultureOnline. She was formerly with Marsh, Inc. and The Integer Group. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Meredith Corporation acquires Directive Corporation, a specialized customer intelligence firm based in Dallas known for its database strategy, analytics and customer asset management.(MEDIA NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Meredith Corporation acquires Directive Corporation, a specialized customer intelligence firm based in Dallas known for its database strategy, analytics and customer asset management. "Directive is a great addition to our growing stable of...

Cotton Grower magazine starts an industry-wide dialog on cotton traits with the launch of TraitTalk, an initiative focused on addressing the needs and concerns of growers, consultants and ag retailers regarding cotton trait technology.(MEDIA NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Cotton Grower magazine starts an industry-wide dialog on cotton traits with the launch of TraitTalk, an initiative focused on addressing the needs and concerns of growers, consultants and ag retailers regarding cotton trait technology....

National 4-H Council.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(appointment of Roger Olson)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Roger Olson joins the National 4-H Council, Chevy Chase, MD, as VP of Rural and Agribusiness Dev. In this new position, Olson will create and lead National 4-H Council's agribusiness fundraising plan and develop strategic alliances with...

National Corn Growers Assoc.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Joe Hodes joins the National Corn Growers Assoc. (NCGA) and will be responsible for providing marketing support to the national association, state affiliates, check-off boards and general membership, with primary focus in the development area....

American Hereford Association.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(appointment of David Melhaff)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... David Melhaff joins the American Hereford Association (AHA) as Dir of Comms. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mehlhaff will work with both the AHA and Certified Hereford Beef (CHB) LLC communication efforts and will serve as the communication...

Jill Maase joins CropLife Canada as VP Plant Biotechnology and Government/Public Affairs.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Jill Maase joins CropLife Canada as VP Plant Biotechnology and Government/Public Affairs. She had been operating her own government relations business in Ottawa, ON.

Peter MacLeod joins the organization as VP, Chemistry.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Peter MacLeod joins the organization as VP, Chemistry. He will be responsible for both the crop protection and non-ag/urban sectors.

Renewable Fuels Association.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Chris Standlee is elected Chairman of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA). He is Exec VP of Abengoa Bioenergy in Chesterfield, MO. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RFA is the national trade association for the U.S. ethanol industry and...

National Sorghum Producers.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Hannah Lipps joins the National Sorghum Producers as Comms Dir. Christie Scherler, who previously held the position, is now the association's Member Services Director. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lipps was most recently employed as...

American Soybean Association (ASA) enters into an agreement in which all of its members are eligible to purchase select new Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles at a discount through a partnership with the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and Chrysler.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... American Soybean Association (ASA) enters into an agreement in which all of its members are eligible to purchase select new Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep vehicles at a discount through a partnership with the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) and...

Minneapolis Grain Exchange.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Public directors appointed to the Minneapolis Grain Exchange by the board to serve one-year terms include Curt Denisuik, Canadian Wheat Board; Robert D. Gordon, CEO of DTN; James S. Ginsburg, Managing Partner at Vernon & Park Capital, L.P., and...

Dairy Management Inc.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Stan Erwine is named VP/ Producer Relations at Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) on its Industry Image and Relations (IIR) team. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He most recently was publisher of Vance Publishing's Dairy Herd Management magazine. ...

The Wisconsin FFA Association launches "Operation Stand Solid" and has collected more than a thousand pairs of shoes for Iraqi children.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(The Wisconsin Future Farmers of America Association)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The Wisconsin FFA Association launches "Operation Stand Solid" and has collected more than a thousand pairs of shoes for Iraqi children. Ft. Atkinson, WI, FFA Advisor Gary Olson initiated the program while serving in Iraq. SFC Olson has...

Progressive Agriculture Foundation.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Caption: The Progressive Agriculture Foundation board oversees the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day program and elected officers recently in Indianapolis. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Directors and officers for 2008 include (l to r) Bob...

In memoriam.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(death of Chemical Producers and Distributors Association's former president)(In memoriam)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Dr. Warren Stickle, former Pres of the Chemical Producers and Distributors Assoc (CPDA), Washington, D.C., passed away on Sept. 25, 2007. He was born in West Orange, NJ, on June 17, 1943. Received his Ph.D. in History at Georgetown Univ. in...

POET Nutrition names Paulsen AgriBranding as their agency of record, both headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.(AGENCY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... POET Nutrition names Paulsen AgriBranding as their agency of record, both headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD. The division of POET market ethanol feed co-products. POET Nutrition is responsible for one of the more important achievements in...

The Hondo Group.(AGENCY NEWS)(appointment of Ashley Woodward, Cara Blackwell and Tina Hong)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Ashley Woodward joins The Hondo Group, Ft. Worth, TX, as an Acc't Exec for Wyffels Hybrids and Badger Veterinary Hospital. Prior to joining the agency, she served as an intern at Remington Hybrid Seed Co. She recently completed her term as Pres...

Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications.(AGENCY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications (RK) announces the promotion of Kim Lynch to Mgt Supvr/Acc't Svcs. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In her new role she oversees all communication programs for the Bayer CropScience horticulture portfolio,...

Colle+McVoy is the recipient of the America Business Media's (ABM) 2007 Creative Excellence in Business (CEBA) Award for its New Holland North America "Innovation" campaign, which was presented at the 12th Annual ceremony in New York City.(AGENCY NEWS)(Colle and McVoy Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Colle+McVoy is the recipient of the America Business Media's (ABM) 2007 Creative Excellence in Business (CEBA) Award for its New Holland North America "Innovation" campaign, which was presented at the 12th Annual ceremony in New York City. The...

Swanson Russell Associates.(AGENCY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Jennifer Windrum is promoted to PR Mgr at Swanson Russell Associates (SRA), Omaha, NE. Previously, she has worked for former Omaha Mayor Hal Daub and with KMTV. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Laura Liggett joins SRA as a PR Associate. She has...

Karwoski & Courage Public Relations.(AGENCY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Karwoski & Courage Public Relations, an operating company of Martin | Williams, Minneapolis, MN, hires Jill Spiekerman-Carrothers as Acc't Dir where she will lead the agency's agricultural and home products clients. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Filament Marketing, LLC.(AGENCY NEWS)(Jolene Griffin as a Marketing Executive)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Filament Marketing, LLC, Madison, WI, announces the hiring of Jolene Griffin as a Mktg Exec. She will be responsible for strategic marketing plan implementation for several of the firm's clients. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Griffin had been...

Nick Nicholson, co-founder of Nicholson Kovac, Inc. (NK), announces his retirement.(AGENCY NEWS)
November 1, 2007... Caption: Nick Nicholson, co-founder of Nicholson Kovac, Inc. (NK), announces his retirement. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To commemorate his achievements, NK employees commissioned artist Ted Burn to paint a watercolor of the Nicholson Kovac...

Three chapters present legislative update.(Chapter Events)
November 1, 2007... The Eastern, Chesapeake and Carolinas/Virginia NAMA chapters hosted a Tri-NAMA Chapter Agricultural Legislative Update meeting on Monday, October 1, at the Phoenix Park Hotel in Washington, DC. Nearly 40 attendees from these chapters received...

NAMA announces award winners.(National NAMA News)(National Agri-Marketing Association)
November 1, 2007... NAMA has announced the 2007 Professional Development Awards of Excellence recipients. The Professional Development Awards of Excellence recognize NAMA members for achievement in the areas of Marketing Communications, Product/Species Management,...

Badger NAMA meets at the "big show".(National NAMA News)(National Agri-Marketing Association)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Nearly 50 NAMA members from California, North Central, MoKan and other chapters joined Badger members at a NAMA reception sponsored by the Badger chapter at World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin on Thursday, October 4th. Badger NAMA hosted the...

Podcasting connects purchasing incluencers with product messaging.(THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX)(Report)
November 1, 2007... While traditional information sources have proven helpful for a product launch, the Bayer CropScience, Research Triangle Park, NC, and Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications, Naperville, IL, account team searched for an innovative way to launch...

Certificate in Agri-Marketing update.(ONTARIO NEWS)
November 1, 2007... The Certificate in Agri-Marketing is a partnership between CAMA and Agri Studies and has been designed to provide value to CAMA members through education in agricultural marketing. Since its inception in the fall of 2005, there have been over...

2008 certificate in Agri-Marketing course schedule.(ONTARIO NEWS)(Brief article)(Calendar)
November 1, 2007... Marketing to Farm Businesses January 22-25, 2008 Guelph, ON Marketing to Farm Businesses is a 3-day introductory marketing course which focuses on the fundamentals of market planning from a local, regional, or national market...

Educational approach.(ONTARIO NEWS)(Agri Studies)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... All courses in the Certificate are taught using a combination of lecture/discussions and case studies. This approach gives participants an opportunity to develop a conceptual understanding of sales and marketing concepts and then apply this...

About the award.(PRODUCT OF THE YEAR)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... AgriMarketing magazine's "Product of the Year" was developed to recognize the outstanding new technology, and the inventive marketing activities that support it, that has been introduced into the agricultural marketplace. Past winners read...

This year's honoree.(PRODUCT OF THE YEAR)
November 1, 2007... Ethanol, this year's AgriMarketing Product of the Year, has truly ushered in a new renaissance age for crop producers. Those providing products and services to crop producers, rural communities, storage and transportation, landowners, all...