Agri Marketing articles from October 2002

Agri Marketing archives from October 2002

We're ready for some positive news ... (For Openers).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Aren't you? Not that there isn't any. There is. And that's the point. Here is some good news that we've received over the past few weeks or so: * A publisher of a major farm media company called to tell me that it is having one of its best...

This month in Agri Marketing ... (For Openers).
October 1, 2002... Five Years Ago * Emil Lansu has been appointed executive vice president of Bayer Corp., Kansas City, Mo., and president of the company's agricultural division. * Hubbard Feeds Inc., Mankato, Minn., announces that Tom Koch is named...

Kent Feeds. (At Closing People).(Art Lurndal announces retirement )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Art Lurndal has announced his retirement from Kent Feeds, Muscatine, Iowa, effective Sept. 30, 2002. Lurndal served as vice president of advertising, promotion and public relations. Lurndal will continue to work on a part-time basis with the...

Delta and Pine Land Company. (At Closing People).(elects W.T. Jagodinski to board of directors )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Delta and Pine Land Company, Scott, Miss., announced that W. T. ("Jag") Jagodinski has been elected to the D&PL board of directors. Jagodinski's term will last until the company's 2003 annual meeting when the shareholders will vote upon his...

Philip Morris Corp. (At Closing People).(names Katherine E. Trent director of agricultural relations program )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Philip Morris Corp., Richmond, Va., has appointed Katherine E. Trent as director of the company's agricultural relations program. In a key part of her role, she will spearhead the Philip Morris agricultural initiative called Shared Solutions,...

AGCO Parts Division. (At Closing People).(hires Margaret Patterson, Richard Mehalic )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... AGCO Parts Division, Batavia, Ill., the replacement parts business for AGCO Corp., Duluth, Ga., announces personnel appointments in marketing and marketing communications. Margaret Patterson has been named communications manager, a newly...

Harvest States Foods. (At Closing People).(hires James Ferguson as vice president of manufacturing and operations )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Harvest States Foods, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.-based provider of tortillas and Mexican food products, appoints James Ferguson as vice president of manufacturing and operations. Ferguson's responsibilities include manufacturing, operations,...

Syngenta. (At Closing People).(Michael Mack is named president of Syngenta Crop Protection Inc. )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Syngenta, Greensboro, S.C., names Michael Mack president of Syngenta Crop Protection Inc., with responsibility for the company's North American operations, based in Greensboro. Mack was formerly president of the Atlanta-based worldwide paper...

AgVenture. (At Closing People).(appoints Mark Jacques to vice president of product and operations )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... AgVenture, Kentland, Ind., announced the appointment of Mark Jacques to the newly created position of vice president of product and operations. Jacques will be responsible for management of the selection and the selection process of the...

Farmland Industries Inc. (At Closing News).(wants to restructure fertilizer manufacturing assets as part of bankruptcy proceedings )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Farmland Industries Inc., Kansas City, Mo., is seeking to restructure its fertilizer manufacturing assets through a sale or strategic alliance as part of its bankruptcy reorganization process. The assets are the primary component of Farmland's...

Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, Ill., announces that Agri-Sales Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ADM and part of ADM Specialty Ingredients Division, will begin conducting business under the name ADM Edible Bean Specialties Inc. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, Ill., announces that Agri-Sales Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ADM and part of ADM Specialty Ingredients Division, will begin conducting business under the name ADM Edible Bean Specialties Inc. ADM...

Buhler Industries Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba, has negotiated the purchase of the Brekmar Industries Ltd. manufacturing plant and equipment located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Buhler Industries Inc., Winnipeg, Manitoba, has negotiated the purchase of the Brekmar Industries Ltd. manufacturing plant and equipment located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Brekmar has manufactured plastic components for the ag industry for...

Davisco Foods International, Le Sueur, Minn., broke ground on a $40 million state-of-the-art mozzarella cheese plant adjacent to its food ingredient plant in Lake Norden, S.D. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Davisco Foods International, Le Sueur, Minn., broke ground on a $40 million state-of-the-art mozzarella cheese plant adjacent to its food ingredient plant in Lake Norden, S.D. The result will create 60 new jobs at the cheese plant, secure the...

Japan's largest chemical maker, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., will sell its agricultural chemicals business in October to agrochemicals maker Nihon Nohyaku Co. Ltd. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Japan's largest chemical maker, Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., will sell its agricultural chemicals business in October to agrochemicals maker Nihon Nohyaku Co. Ltd. The exit from the agrochemicals business fits with Mitsubishi Chemical's announced...

Tyson Foods Inc. (At Closing News).(will restructure live swine operation )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Tyson Foods Inc., announces a restructuring within the company's live swine operation in order to more effectively position the group for the future. The restructuring will result in the elimination of approximately 200 jobs, the closure of...

Agrilink Foods Inc., Rochester, N.Y., and Vestar Capital Partners announced the completion of a $175 million equity investment in Agrilink by affiliates of Vestar. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Agrilink Foods Inc., Rochester, N.Y., and Vestar Capital Partners announced the completion of a $175 million equity investment in Agrilink by affiliates of Vestar. The change in control transaction, originally announced on June 21, 2002, values...

Farm equipment maker CTB International Corp., Milford, Ind., has signed a $180 million agreement to be purchased by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Omaha, Neb., the investment firm of Warren Buffett. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Farm equipment maker CTB International Corp., Milford, Ind., has signed a $180 million agreement to be purchased by Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Omaha, Neb., the investment firm of Warren Buffett. Under terms of the deal, CTB shareholders will...

Farm Progress Companies, Carol Stream, Ill., and IRON Solutions LLC, Fenton, Mo., formed a joint marketing venture to better serve the equipment needs of U.S. farmers and dealers and to provide unparalleled access to the used equipment market. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Farm Progress Companies, Carol Stream, Ill., and IRON Solutions LLC, Fenton, Mo., formed a joint marketing venture to better serve the equipment needs of U.S. farmers and dealers and to provide unparalleled access to the used equipment market....

Shareholders of Minnesota Corn Processors LLC, Marshall, Minn., approved a $396 million merger with Archer Daniels Midland Co., Decatur, Ill., linking the top two players in the U.S. ethanol market. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Shareholders of Minnesota Corn Processors LLC, Marshall, Minn., approved a $396 million merger with Archer Daniels Midland Co., Decatur, Ill., linking the top two players in the U.S. ethanol market. The combined company will have about 50...

Farm Journal Media. (At Closing News).(reports higher advertising revenue in fourth quarter )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Farm Journal Media, Philadelphia, is seeing a sharp upturn in fourth quarter spending leading into 2003. Company print and broadcast advertising revenues booked for fourth quarter 2002 exceed last year's fourth quarter revenue by more than 25...

AG stock index.(stock prices for agricultural industry )(Illustration)
October 1, 2002... [GRAPHICS OMITTED] STOCK PRICE AT CLOSE OF MARKET Month Ago Exchange:Ticker 7/31/02 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, FARM MACHINERY...

NAMA leader's message. (National NAMA News).(National Agri-Marketing Association)
October 1, 2002... Are you ready for some fresh ideas? As we head into a fresh NAMA year this fall, a key platform of our organization is the Best of NAMA Awards program. These awards, along with the Golden ARC competition for Public Relations, recognize the...

Professional Development Awards of Excellence.(from the National Agri-Marketing Association)
October 1, 2002... The Professional Development Area Awards of Excellence honor NAMA members based on outstanding achievement in the four areas of (1) Marketing Communications, (2) Product/Species Management, (3) Public Relations, and (4) Sales. These new awards...

Badger/Chicago NAMA host Golf Outing/Publisher's Cup. (NAMA News).
October 1, 2002... The Farm Journal Media Team recently won top honors at the first Badger/Chicago NAMA Publisher's Cup. The July 18th Competition was held at Hawk's View Golf Club in Lake Geneva, WI. The event was held in conjunction with the 2002...

NAMA calendar.(Calendar)
October 1, 2002... October 8-10 Agribusiness Forum--Kansas City 15 AMC Presentation Proposal Deadline 25 Best of NAMA Deadline November 7 Region 2 Best of NAMA Judging--Kansas City 8 Region 1,5 & 6 Best of NAMA Judging--...

Fort Dodge Animal Health helps retired thoroughbreds. (FYI News & Notes).(with donations to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... For the past three years, Fort Dodge Animal Health, Overland Park, Kan., has provided equine health care products to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides lifetime homes for retired racehorses. With 425...

Monsanto opens new facilities in Iowa. (FYI News & Notes).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Monsanto celebrated the opening of its new state-of-the-art seed-corn processing facilities in Grinnell, Iowa, on Aug. 27. The dedication ceremony was attended by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Patty Judge, along with other government officials....

Crop fairs held across Iowa. (FYI News & Notes).(by Iowa Soybean Promotion Board, Iowa Corn Promotion Board)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Iowa community colleges, in conjunction with the Iowa Soybean Promotion Board and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board, hosted educational crop fairs throughout the state during September. The fairs gave producers an opportunity to speak with experts...

GrowSmart holds truck giveaway. (FYI News & Notes).
October 1, 2002... Phyllis McClure, office manager for McClure Farms, Stafford, Kan., was the winner of a new 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD pickup, courtesy of GrowSmart, a division of Lindsay Manufacturing, Omaha, Neb. McClure entered the drawing at the 3i...

Cowgirl Museum opens. (FYI News & Notes).(National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, Texas )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame held its grand opening this summer in Fort Worth, Texas. The museum honors and documents the lives of women who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit of the American...

Milk and Moms recognized. (FYI News & Notes).(by Midwest Dairy Association at Iowa State Fair )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Midwest Dairy Association sponsored the Milk and Moms Day promotion at the Iowa State Fair on Aug. 10, 2002, distributing more than 1,500 "Thanks Mom! Got Milk" pins and receiving more than 1,000 entries in the Milk's "Mom of the Fair"...

Bowling Bonanza winners. (FYI News & Notes).
October 1, 2002... During the fourth annual Agricultural Publications Summit held in Reno, Nev., July 22-25, 2002, the ABM Agri-Council bowling team scored big. In addition to the best scores, the team received the highest bid in the scholarship auction, bringing...

American Horse Publications. (Media News).(names Frank Lessiter president )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Frank Lessiter of Lessiter Publications, Inc., Brookfield, Wis., was named 2002-03 president of American Horse Publications, an organization that represents 150 publications serving the equine industry.

Dairy Today, Philadelphia, has joined the International Dairy Foods Association as a co-sponsor of the 2002 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award. (Media News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... DAIRY TODAY, Philadelphia, has joined the International Dairy Foods Association as a co-sponsor of the 2002 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year award. The Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year will be named at the 2003 Dairy Forum, January 19-22...

Doane Agricultural Services, St. Louis, promotes Greg Scheer to economist. (Media News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Doane Agricultural Services, St. Louis, promotes Greg Scheer to economist. Scheer has worked for the company for the past six years as AgLine product manager. In his new position, Scheer will manage the dairy market analysis for the Doane's...

"U.S. Farm Report". (Media News).(moving to Fox Regional Sports Studio)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... "U.S. Farm Report" will be moving production to the Fox Regional Sports Studio this fall, which includes a modern TV news set, edit-bays, green room and state-of-the-art camera equipment and office space. In addition, "U.S. Farm Report" is now...

Learfield Communications, Inc., Jefferson City, Mo., appoints Jeff Samantha Winters, former director of communications for the National Watermelon Promotion Board. (Media News).
October 1, 2002... Learfield Communications, Inc., Jefferson City, Mo., appoints Jeff Samantha Winters, former director of communications for the National Watermelon Promotion Board, Orlando, Fla., has left the association and signed on as the director of...

Holstein Association USA. (Associations News).(Dan Meihak appointed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Dan Meihak has been named executive director of herd advancement services at Holstein Association USA in Brattleboro, Vt. Meihak previously worked in marketing for the Brown Swiss Association. Prior to working for Brown Swiss, Meihak worked as...

American Soybean Association. (Associations News).(Sue Derscheid appointed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Sue Derscheid joins the American Soybean Association, St. Louis, as the director of membership and marketing. Derscheid comes to ASA from the Iowa Soybean Association, where she served as director of member services and then director of...

American Feed Industry Association. (Associations News).(Richard Frasch named chairman)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Richard Frasch, president of Cargill Animal Nutrition, Minneapolis, has assumed the chairmanship of the board of directors of the American Feed Industry Association, Arlington, Va. He succeeds Dwight Armstrong of North American Nutrition...

Moore and Paul Roberts as sales account executives for its News and Ag Division. (Media News).(appointments, Learfield, US)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Moore and Paul Roberts as sales account executives for its News and Ag Division. As account executives, Moore and Roberts are responsible for advertising sales, account management and account service for Learfield's news and agriculture...

The National Association of Farm Broadcasters and NFBS completed the final move to Platte City, Mo. (Associations News).
October 1, 2002... The National Association of Farm Broadcasters and NFBS completed the final move to Platte City, Mo. The new address is P.O. Box 500, Platte City, MO 64079, and the street address is 700 Branch St., Suite 8. The new phone number for both offices...

National FFA, Merial. (Associations News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Continuing its commitment to the National FFA, Merial, Duluth, Ga., has awarded project grants for FFA members to help fund work-based learning experiences. As the first corporate sponsor of the National SAE Grant Program, Merial provided 16...

The Beltwide Cotton Conferences: global champion of cotton technology transfer.
October 1, 2002... Each January, most everyone with a stake in the U.S. cotton industry gathers at "the Beltwide." That's short for the Beltwide Cotton Conferences--a unique forum that has evolved from a small gathering of researchers 70 years ago into the global...

Farm Safety 4 Just Kids: biggest challenge is to be proactive rather than reactive in PR efforts. (Thinking Outside The Box).
October 1, 2002... As Marilyn Adams, founder and president of Farm Safety 4 Just Kids (FS4JK), accepted congratulations recently in Reno, Nev., after becoming the recipient of the 2002 American Agricultural Editors' Association's Distinguished Service Award, a...

Publications professionals `hit the jackpot'. (Agricultural Publications Summit, LLC).(Agricultural Publications Summit)
October 1, 2002... Publications professionals from around the country "hit the jackpot" at the fourth annual Agricultural Publications Summit, held July 22-25 in Reno, Nev. Professional improvement, networking and fun were all a part of the combined meeting of...

Successful Farming[R] celebrates century milestone.
October 1, 2002... Imagine life at the beginning of the 1900s when Edwin T. Meredith launched Successful Farming magazine. The average life expectancy in the United States was 47 years. Only 8 percent of U.S. households had a telephone, and a three-minute phone...

Creative learning pays: distance learning takes root as more is asked of those selling agribusiness. (Marketing On The Web).
October 1, 2002... "Oh, great. Another e-mail forcing us to attend a day-long training session. Doesn't management get it? We know what we're doing and we have more important work to do. This is ridiculous," say Joe and Jane Slicksales. OK, raise your hand...

Making the most of the web: Ag companies try unique electronic tools to reach audiences. (Marketing On The Web).
October 1, 2002... We have all received them--e-mails advertising the newest weight loss gimmick or the lowest interest rates in history. Don't forget the outrageous number of newsletters offering tips on how to find the right spouse or ways to fireproof your...

Staying on target. (International Marketing).(cross-border marketing)
October 1, 2002... In a time of struggling agricultural markets, corporate downsizing and consolidation, it's no wonder today's ag companies are seeking new ways to reduce costs and increase efficiency. But when it comes to cross-border advertising, is selling a...

Cashing in on Cuba: at long last, agricultural sales to our nearest island neighbor look promising. (International Marketing).
October 1, 2002... Turn back the clock five memorable decades and picture post-World War II Americans gathered in front of the burgeoning media phenomenon, the family TV. Capturing viewers' attention and their hearts is an irrepressible, wide-eyed redhead who's...

World Congress addresses AG's concerns. (International Marketing).(World Agricultural Forum meeting)
October 1, 2002... Earlier this year, world experts and leaders in agriculture convened as part of the World Agricultural Forum (WAF) Advisory Board of Directors, chaired by The Right Honorable James B. Bolger, ONZ. Their goal was to define the issues and...

Observations on open trade with Cuba. (Washington Perspectives).(Column)
October 1, 2002... It was an unlikely tour group: three U.S. Congress members, an actress from the television show "ER," members of the tourism industry--and myself. But on my recent trip to Cuba, sponsored by the Center for International Policy, I had the unique...

ACAR Industries, a market-share leader in the development, manufacture and sale of trailer hitches and towing accessories, has been acquired by Rainmaker Holding Company, Streetsboro, Ohio, parent firm of the Farmex group of companies. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... ACAR Industries, a market-share leader in the development, manufacture and sale of trailer hitches and towing accessories, has been acquired by Rainmaker Holding Company, Streetsboro, Ohio, parent firm of the Farmex group of companies. ACAR...

BEELINE Technologies Inc., Westminster, Colo., has strengthened its global market leadership position in steering assist technology with the new BEELINE Arro[TM] after-market product range. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... BEELINE Technologies Inc., Westminster, Colo., has strengthened its global market leadership position in steering assist technology with the new BEELINE Arro[TM] after-market product range. The BEELINE Arro is positioned to complement the...

ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Neb., and ESPN Regional Television announced a three-year agreement, beginning in 2002, for ConAgra Foods to become the title sponsor of the highly popular Skins Game, the Senior Skins Game and the LPGA Skins Game. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... ConAgra Foods, Omaha, Neb., and ESPN Regional Television announced a three-year agreement, beginning in 2002, for ConAgra Foods to become the title sponsor of the highly popular Skins Game, the Senior Skins Game and the LPGA Skins Game. The...

American Soil Technologies Inc., Pasadena, Calif., has entered into an exclusive distributorship agreement with Stockhausen Inc., the Greensboro, N.C.-based division of Degussa. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... American Soil Technologies Inc., Pasadena, Calif., has entered into an exclusive distributorship agreement with Stockhausen Inc., the Greensboro, N.C.-based division of Degussa. American Soil Technologies will distribute the Stockhausen...

Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, has officially opened its new Champaign, Ill., Research Center. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., Des Moines, Iowa, has officially opened its new Champaign, Ill., Research Center. The center is dedicated to cutting-edge research in both corn and soybeans and aims to deliver superior corn hybrids and...

Perdue Farms Inc., Salisbury, Md., plans to close its Petersburg, W. Va., deboning plant. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Perdue Farms Inc., Salisbury, Md., plans to close its Petersburg, W. Va., deboning plant. It will also phase out production of its DeLuca line of refrigerated entrees and seek to sell the DeLuca Foods business. The company said the closing of...

Seaphire International, Phoenix, acquires exclusive worldwide licenses to technologies that have resulted in the development of plants that grow and thrive when fertilized with significantly lower levels of nitrogen than normally required. (Marketing News).(licenses technology from AgriGenomics Inc. )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Seaphire International, Phoenix, acquires exclusive world wide licenses to technologies that have resulted in the development of plants that grow and thrive when fertilized with significantly lower levels of nitrogen than normally required....

CTB International Corp., Milford, Ind., has, through a wholly owned subsidiary, finalized the purchase of substantially all the assets of Harrisonburg, Va.-based Shenandoah Manufacturing Co. Inc., a leading manufacturer of poultry heaters, nests and incinerators, as well as certain commercial heating products. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... CTB International Corp., Milford, Ind., has, through a wholly owned subsidiary, finalized the purchase of substantially all the assets of Harrisonburg, Va.-based Shenandoah Manufacturing Co. Inc., a leading manufacturer of poultry heaters,...

Monsanto Company, St. Louis, plans to transfer important cotton technology to Cotton Incorporated. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Monsanto Company, St. Louis, plans to transfer important cotton technology to Cotton Incorporated. The announcement reinforces Monsanto's Pledge commitment to growers and consumers and is expected to boost Cotton Incorporated's goal of...

Novartis Animal Vaccines Inc., Larchwood, Iowa, has restructured its sales force to better serve geographical and specialized market segments. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Novartis Animal Vaccines Inc., Larchwood, Iowa, has restructured its sales force to better serve geographical and specialized market segments. The restructure combines the field staff of Grand Laboratories, a division of Novartis Animal...

En Chem Inc., Green Bay, Wis., has acquired U.S. Analytical, the laboratory division of U.S. Oil. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... En Chem Inc., Green Bay, Wis., has acquired U.S. Analytical, the laboratory division of U.S. Oil. En Chem is currently the largest environmental testing laboratory in Wisconsin, with lab operations, research and development, and sales/service...

Mycogen Seeds, Indianapolis, and KINZE Manufacturing Inc., Williamsburg, Iowa, have teamed up to offer growers an opportunity to plant Mycogen Seeds when they purchase a new KINZE planter. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Mycogen Seeds, Indianapolis, and KINZE Manufacturing Inc., Williamsburg, Iowa, have teamed up to offer growers an opportunity to plant Mycogen Seeds when they purchase a new KINZE planter. Growers who purchase a KINZE planter through Dec. 15,...

GROWMARK Inc., Bloomington, Ill., and Agway Inc., Syracuse, N.Y., announced the signing of a letter of intent. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... GROWMARK Inc., Bloomington, Ill., and Agway Inc., Syracuse, N.Y., announced the signing of a letter of intent that provides GROWMARK with exclusive rights to negotiate for the possible acquisition of Agway's Agronomy and Seedway businesses and...

SureBeam Corporation, San Diego-based innovator of the electron beam technology that safely removes dangerous bacteria and environmental pests from food, has entered into an equipment and processing licensing agreement with Thai Electron Pasteurized Products Company, Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand, to build a new state-of-the-art facility in Thailand. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... SureBeam Corporation, San Diego-based innovator of the electron beam technology that safely removes dangerous bacteria and environmental pests from food, has entered into an equipment and processing licensing agreement with Thai Electron...

Minneapolis-based Cargill AgHorizons[TM] and Shelby, Neb.-based United Farmers Cooperative intend to form a limited liability company (LLC) that would operate both organizations' grain elevator businesses in Bradshaw, Neb. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Minneapolis-based Cargill AgHorizons[TM] and Shelby, Neb.-based United Farmers Cooperative intend to form a limited liability company (LLC) that would operate both organizations' grain elevator businesses in Bradshaw, Neb. As part of the...

Dow AgroSciences LLC's new Keystone herbicide has received EPA registration and will be available for field use next spring. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Dow AgroSciences LLC's new Keystone herbicide has received EPA registration and will be available for field use next spring. Keystone combines the proven activity of acetochlor with "Next Generation" atrazine from Dow AgroSciences,...

Chemorse Ltd., Urbandale, Iowa, announces that Dennis Albaugh of Albaugh Inc., Ankeny, Iowa, has aqcuired a minority equity position in Chemorse. (Marketing News).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Chemorse Ltd., Urbandale, Iowa, announces that Dennis Albaugh of Albaugh Inc., Ankeny, Iowa, has aqcuired a minority equity position in Chemorse. Chemorse is a manufacturer / distributor of agricultural adjuvants, feed ingredients and...

Landec Ag. (Marketing People).(Dr. Natarajan Balachander promoted to vice president of research and manufacturing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Landec Ag, Monticello, Ind., promotes Dr. Natarajan Balachander to vice president of research and manufacturing. He joined the company as senior chemist in 1995 and became manager of product and development in 1997. As project manager in 1998,...

ADM Alliance Nutrition Inc. (Marketing People).(appoints Mike Hooper show feed marketing manager)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... ADM Alliance Nutrition Inc., Quincy, Ill., names Mike Hooper to lead the company's show feed division as show feed marketing manager. Hooper, a 19-year veteran of the company, is a successful swine specialist with vast experience in sales and...

Fort Dodge Animal Health. (Marketing People).(promotes Mike Zumer to regional manager for Livestock Business Group)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Mike Zumer is promoted from livestock pharmaceutical product manager to regional manager for the Livestock Business Group with Fort Dodge Animal Health, Overland Park, Kan. Zumer has been with the company for nearly 10 years. He began as a...

Fontanelle Hybrids. (Marketing People).(appoints Wendy Martin public relations and communications director)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Fontanelle Hybrids, Fontanelle, Neb., hires Wendy Martin to fill the newly created position of public relations and communications director. Along with her responsibilities in marketing communications and public relations, Martin will also be...

Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd. (Marketing People).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Golden Acres Genetics, Ltd., Waco, Texas, adds Brian Markwardt as marketing product manager. In this new position, Markwardt will manage marketing operations and serve as an integral member of the customer service team. He has extensive...

AGCO Corp. (Marketing People).(appoints Art Williams general marketing manager of hay equipment for Challenger Div.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... AGCO Corp., Duluth, Ga., announces that Art Williams has accepted the position of general marketing manager of hay equipment for the Challenger Division. Williams brings professional agricultural experience to the division, working for many...

Novartis Animal Vaccines, Inc. (Marketing People).(appoints Gary Anderson, D.V.M., Ph.D. director of swine business unit)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Novartis Animal Vaccines, Inc., Bucyrus, Kan., has named Gary Anderson, D.V.M., Ph.D., director of its newly formed swine business unit. Anderson brings years of swine industry experience to Novartis. Prior to establishing ImmTech Biologics LLC...

Kemin Americas, Inc. (Marketing People).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Michael Dees has been named director of operations for the Kemin Americas, Inc., business unit of Kemin Industries, Inc., Des Moines, Iowa. Dees replaces Dan Clark, who moved to the position of director of operations for Kemin Petfood...

AMVAC Chemical Corporation. (Marketing People).(appoints Ted Ramirez director of marketing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... AMVAC Chemical Corporation (AMVAC), Newport Beach, Calif., hires Ted Ramirez for the newly created position of director of marketing. Ramirez brings more than 25 years experience in sales, marketing and management in the domestic and...

eMerge Interactive Inc. (Marketing People).(appoints Richard D. Stroman to executive vice president of VerifEYE[TM] technology and operations)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... eMerge Interactive Inc., Sebastian, Fla., appoints Richard D. Stroman to executive vice president of VerifEYE[TM] technology and operations. Stroman, previously the VP of intellectual property and advanced technologies, will be responsible for...

Bader Rutter & Associates. (Agency People).(promotes Jeff Young to vice president)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Jeff Young is promoted to vice president at Bader Rutter & Associates, Milwaukee, in the account services group. He joined in 1990 and previously served as group supervisor.

Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications. (Agency People).(hires Melanie Acklin as account coordinator)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications, Naperville, Ill., welcomes the addition of Melanie Acklin in account services. Acklin joins Rhea & Kaiser as an account coordinator and will provide day-to-day support on several accounts while developing...

Charleston/Orwig, Inc. (Agency People).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Charleston|Orwig, Inc., Hartland, Wis., adds Zachary Stigler as art director/interactive development. Stigler supports Charleston|Orwig's award-winning interactive creation and design capabilities. He also provides print and collateral art...

Jones and Thomas Marketing Communications. (Agency People).(appoints Patrick Kronin vice president/executive creative directo)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Patrick Kronin joins Jones and Thomas Marketing Communications, Decatur, Ill., as vice president / executive creative director. Kronin has more than 16 years of experience in business and has held creative positions at several world-renowned...