Agri Marketing articles from September 2004

Agri Marketing archives from September 2004

Marketing Services Guide.(Several items of interest ...)
September 1, 2004... If you haven't received them already, many of you and your businesses will be receiving entry listing forms and information about participating in our upcoming 2005 Marketing Services Guide. Initially, if you've been in the MSG before, you will...

Two NAMA events.(Several items of interest ...)(National Agri-Marketing Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Two NAMA Events: Planned for this fall are two events that will be very informative and educational, plus provide a great networking atmosphere for all members of this industry. In October, the 5th and 6th is the NAMA Boot Camp...

Five years ago.(For Openers)(Land O'Lakes Agronomy Co)(Ayers Advertising)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... * Cargill Inc., Minneapolis, completes the purchase of the marketing group of Continental Grain Co., New York. * Terra Industries Inc. has finalized the sale of its distribution unit to an affiliate of Cenex/Land O'Lakes Agronomy Co. for...

Ten years ago.(For Openers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... * A worldwide joint venture between Hoescht AG and Schering AG forms a new ag chemical company, AgrEvo. * "AgriTalk," a new call-in radio program directed at the ag market, begins weekday broadcast from Kansas City, Mo., to about 100 U.S....

Twenty years ago.(For Openers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... * Robert Giblin and Linda Basse join Morgan & Myers as PR associates. Giblin was in the practice development division of Foth & Van Dyke and Associates. Basse is a recent graduate from the University of Wisconsin. * The National Corn...

PotashCorp takes safety lessons to the road.(FYI News & Notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... PotashCorp marked the 10th year of its safety educational program with a nationwide tour of the Hazmat Rail Car. As part of the company's stewardship efforts, the free program was launched in 1994 to help educate hundreds of PotashCorp...

Secretary of Agriculture visits Farm Journal Media.(FYI News & Notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... In a visit and televised interview at the headquarters of Farm Journal Media in Philadelphia, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ann M. Veneman cited strong economic indicators for agriculture. "It is really quite remarkable what we're seeing in...

Today's special: putting beef on menus across the country.(FYI News & Notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Putting more beef items on restaurant menus across the country was the goal of an event held for dozens of U.S. chefs at the Culinary Institute of America in California. Funded through checkoff dollars, the event was coordinated by the...

Badger NAMA chapter showcases a Wisconsin commodity.(FYI News & Notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Badger Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association offered its members an informative and entertaining look at the dairy industry with a three-day dairy marketing tour. The event, which drew 48 members of the Wisconsin chapter,...

Young leaders receive inside look at the cattle industry.(FYI News & Notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Future cattle industry leaders broadened their knowledge of the cattle and beef business recently through the 25th annual Young Cattlemen's Conference Tour. Sponsored by the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, NCBA affiliates, Tyson Fresh...

Ridley Inc.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Ridley Inc., Mankato, Minn., and Winnipeg, Manitoba, names Steven VanRoekel, current president of Ridley Feed Operations, as president of Ridley Inc. Robert Gallaway, current president and CEO, will retain the CEO position until mid-2005 when...

Agri-Inject Inc.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Jim Fields is named national sales manager of Agri-Inject Inc., and its Irrigation Injection Technologies division, both headquartered in Yuma, Colo. Fields has 25 years of sales management experience in global markets of the turf, ornamental...

E-Markets Inc.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... E-Markets Inc., Ames, Iowa, appoints Scott Cavey to the position of chief executive officer. Cavey has served as president of the company since 2001. David Abbott, the current CEO and chairman of the board, will remain as chairman of the board....

Tyson Foods Inc.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Tyson Foods Inc.'s chief financial officer Steve Hankins has resigned to pursue personal and family interests. Hankins had a 21-year career at the world's largest meat producer, including six years in its top financial position. The Springdale,...

AGCO Corporation.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... AGCO Corporation, Duluth, Ga., appoints Jim Walker to the position of vice president of sale and marketing, North America. Walker most recently served as executive vice president of North America sales and marketing for Claas Corporation,...

Ahern International Seeds Inc.(At Closing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Ahern International Seeds Inc., San Diego, names Martin Pulido Sandoval as chief financial officer for the company and its subsidiary Ahern Internacional de Mexico, S.A. de CV. Pulido has been a co-leader of Ahern International's Finance and...

Terra Industries Inc. agrees to buy bankrupt Mississippi Chemical Corp. for $107 million in stock in a deal that would expand Terra's fertilizer-making capabilities.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Terra Industries Inc. agrees to buy bankrupt Mississippi Chemical Corp. for $107 million in stock in a deal that would expand Terra's fertilizer-making capabilities. Under the terms of the deal, Sioux City, Iowa-based Terra said it will also...

Dean Foods Company.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Dean Foods Company, Dallas, plans to consolidate its three branded businesses: White Wave, Horizon Organic and the Dean National Brand Group. The newly combined operation will be headquartered in the Boulder, Colo., area and is expected to have...

Tyson Foods.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Tyson Foods, Springdale, Ark., unveils a new strategy to communicate the strengths of the Tyson brand to the company's stakeholders. The strategy, a product of 18 months of comprehensive research, recognizes Tyson's position as the premier...

Rabobank and Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), one of the largest agricultural lenders serving Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming, announce an agreement for Rabobank to acquire FCSAmerica.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Rabobank and Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica), one of the largest agricultural lenders serving Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming, announce an agreement for Rabobank to acquire FCSAmerica. Rabobank will acquire all of the...

A.E. Staley Manufacturing Co.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... A nearly decade-old legal case involving several corn processors who allegedly fixed the price of high fructose corn syrup ended when the last of the companies settled a class-action lawsuit. A.E. Staley Manufacturing Co. agreed to pay $100...

Ridley Inc., Mankato, Minn., and Winnipeg, Manitoba, announces the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of the livestock feed supplement business of Sweetlix LLC for US$16.7 million, subject to certain adjustments made at close.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Ridley Inc., Mankato, Minn., and Winnipeg, Manitoba, announces the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of the livestock feed supplement business of Sweetlix LLC for US$16.7 million, subject to certain adjustments made at...

Sparks Companies Inc. officially changes its name to Informa Economics Inc.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Sparks Companies Inc. officially changes its name to Informa Economics Inc. When T&F Informa Group plc, a publicly owned British company, acquired the firm in December 2003, the firm's focus and activities expanded, and, as such, the firm is...

DTN, Omaha, Neb., acquires Technova Research, based in Overland Park, Kan.(At Closing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... DTN, Omaha, Neb., acquires Technova Research, based in Overland Park, Kan. The company says the acquisition of the software reseller will enable DTN to expand its customer base for DTN ProphetX[TM], its real-time agricultural and energy market...

Stock price at close of market.(AG Stock Index)(Illustration)
September 1, 2004... Stock Price At Close Of Market Exchange: Month Ago This Month Year Ago Ticker 6/30/04 7/30/04 7/31/03 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, FARM MACHINERY AGCO Corp. ...

Run showcases Iowa agriculture.(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends of NAMA)(2004 Field to Food Run)
September 1, 2004... The 2004 Field to Food Run, sponsored by the Iowa NAMA chapter, as a successful event with strong participation from runners, walkers and volunteers. A beautiful evening provided the perfect setting for the 174 participants who completed...

Boot Camp focuses on the basics.(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends of NAMA)
September 1, 2004... If you didn't grow up on a farm or major in ag in college, where do you get ag knowledge? If you grew up on a farm or majored in ag in college where do you get your marketing knowledge? The Agri-Marketing Boot Camp, scheduled for October...

Chapter enjoys strong leadership.(Leader Profile)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... In addition to being managing editor for CHS and Land O'Lakes Marketing Communications, Jessica Lamker is president of North Central NAMA, one of the organization's largest chapters. She feels comfortable stepping into this role because of the...

New NAMA members.(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends ofNAMA)(National Agri-Marketing Association)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Welcome new NAMA members that joined in June & July, 2004. AT LARGE Brad White, Prime Pro Jennifer Thomas, Hudye Soil Services Inc. BADGER Jane Hillstrom, Integer Group Jennifer W. Dinehart, Alpha Advertising Lauren Volcheff, All Tech...

The only thing constant is change.(National NAMA news: news and information for members and friends of NAMA)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... This familiar idiom resides at the core of life--just in my lifetime we've evolved from manual typewriters to Blackberries; from stereo turntables to MP3 players--and the same holds true for our industry. I doubt Cyrus McCormick or Henry...

Managing hyper change.(Agribusiness Forum)(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... November 16-17 Kansas City What will the U.S. Agriculture sector look like in the next decade, or even next year? Who are our core customers? What will they look like and how should we market to them? Understanding the dynamic changes in...

More than a fad: addressing animal welfare issues helps company reach western producers.(Livestock/Dairy Marketing)
September 1, 2004... In an era when 4-H and FFA livestock show participants are cautioned to keep watch for animal-loving photographers who may be animal rights activists, it's little wonder animal welfare issues raise producers' eyebrows. Even sound, science-based...

Industry by the numbers.(Livestock/Dairy Marketing)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... * HOGS: * U.S. inventory: 60.1 million head (as of June 1, 2004) * Breeding herd: 5.9 million head (the second lowest on record) * Largest states for production: Iowa: 26 percent of U.S. inventory North Carolina: 17 percent of U.S....

Marketing in mayhem: the effects of one BSE case are far from over in Canada. Agriculture companies that serve Canadian cattle producers have had to get creative to lend a hand to their customer base and see them through these tough times. Some companies are finding unique ways to keep front and center with clients--even in disaster.(Livestock/Dairy Marketing)(Bovine Spongiform Encephalomyelitis )
September 1, 2004... As the saying goes, desperate times call for desperate measures--and in marketing that can mean scrapping three months of strategic planning or stepping outside the realm of your target audience. The current BSE-related financial crisis for...

Cool: where does it stand?(country-of-origin labeling regulations)
September 1, 2004... There are many mixed views of country-of-origin labeling. The proverbial political pendulum has been swinging back and forth since the Country-of-Origin Labeling Act was passed by Congress and signed into law as a piece of the 2002 Farm Bill by...

Blue Seal Feeds Inc.(Marketing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Blue Seal Feeds Inc. promotes Claudia A. Carpinone to director of marketing. In this position, Carpinone will be responsible for leading all of the marketing department activities to increase sales in all Blue Seal divisions including Dealer,...

Brakke Consulting.(Marketing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Brakke Consulting, Dallas, Texas, announces that Dr. David B. Goodnight has rejoined the company as senior consultant in the corporate consulting group. Goodnight first joined Brakke Consulting in 1997 after 19 years in veterinary practice. In...

Doane Agricultural Services Co.(Marketing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Doane Agricultural Services Co., St. Louis, hires David Asbridge as AgServ & Market Research business development manager. His responsibilities will revolve around sales efforts of the existing AgServ and Market Research product portfolio, as...

American Vanguard Corporation.(Marketing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... American Vanguard Corporation, Newport Beach, Calif., hires Mark H. Blincoe as chief administrative officer. In the newly created position at the company, Blincoe will manage human resources and IT, conduct strategic and financial analysis of...

IRON Solutions LLC.(Marketing People)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... IRON Solutions LLC, Fenton, Mo., announces two senior vice president promotions: Kevin Ryan, senior vice president of finance and administration; and Scott Derksen, senior vice president of technology and development. As senior vice president,...

Mycogen Corporation.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Mycogen Corporation is granted U.S. patent rights to glyphosate resistance in cotton. "The issuance of this significant patent demonstrates that Dow was the first to invent glyphosate-tolerant cotton," said Pete Siggelko, Dow AgroSciences vice...

DuPont acquires the animal health business assets of BioSentry Inc.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... DuPont acquires the animal health business assets of BioSentry Inc. The acquisition furthers DuPont's strategy and positioning as a global leader in the safety and protection industry. BioSentry offers a comprehensive biosecurity program,...

Lindsay Manufacturing Co., Omaha, Neb., announces that its subsidiary, Lindsay Manufacturing Africa (Pty) Ltd., has acquired Stettyn, a manufacturer of center pivots in South Africa.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Lindsay Manufacturing Co., Omaha, Neb., announces that its subsidiary, Lindsay Manufacturing Africa (Pty) Ltd., has acquired Stettyn, a manufacturer of center pivots in South Africa. Because Stettyn serves a different market segment than the...

Archer Daniels Midland Company and Stellamaris Internacional form a joint venture to construct and operate a port facility at Nueva Palmira, Uruguay.(Marketing News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Archer Daniels Midland Company and Stellamaris Internacional form a joint venture to construct and operate a port facility at Nueva Palmira, Uruguay. ADM will have a 75 percent interest in the port operations. The new port capacity will serve...

Rising tide.(agricultural industry)
September 1, 2004... "A rising tide raises all boats" is an old saying that can be applied to the Agricultural economy in 2004. Certainly not every sector of agriculture or every individual producer shared in the overall enhancement of the "bottom line," but it is...

Ag radio, never in a stronger position.(agriculture)
September 1, 2004... What does it take to be successful in times of change? Is it a plan developed to meet the future, is it the right people with the savvy it takes to make changes, is it a concept that no one else has or is it just simply being in the right place...

AMR results available on NAFB website.(Agro Marketing Research, National Association of Farm Broadcasters )
September 1, 2004... The latest research on the effectiveness of Farm Broadcasting is now available on www.nafb.com. The NAFB recently commissioned Ag Marketing Research (AMR) to conduct Qualitative Research to confirm media use by farmers and ranchers, trends in...

The continued success of the Red River Farm Network.(Company Profile)
September 1, 2004... Challenges facing the Ag radio industry are well known and broadcast companies are restructuring to deal with change. Starting a network in the mid 1990's and working from a small base of radio stations in the Red River Valley area, the Red...

Good feelings at national NAMA.(National Agri-Marketing Association )
September 1, 2004... Anyone involved in agricultural marketing in general can tell you the last few years have been tough. From consolidation to just plain lay offs it has been a rocky road. From a personal perspective I was amazed, since I launched my business in...

Ag economy heading for a strong finish in 2004.(agricultural)
September 1, 2004... These are optimistic times for American agriculture and the businesses that support it. The U.S. farm economy is the strongest it has been in years, according to recent data from the United States Department of Agriculture. Virtually every...

IRON Solutions LLC.(Association News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... IRON Solutions LLC, Fenton, Mo., names Paul E. Kindinger chairman of the board. Kindinger is CEO of the North American Equipment Dealers Association (NAEDA) and president of NAEDA Services Inc. IRON Solutions is the technology joint venture of...

Biotechnology Industry Organization.(Association News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), Washington, D.C., names Congressman James C. Greenwood as its next president. Greenwood has represented the Eighth District of Pennsylvania in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1993 and...

United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association.(Association News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association names Mark Overbay as its new communications manager. He comes from The Advisory Board Company, an advisory and publications firm servicing the health care industry, where he served as staff...

Holstein Association USA Inc.(Association News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Holstein Association USA Inc., Brattleboro, Vt., announces the addition of Angie Kennedy to its regional representative team. In her new position, Kennedy will serve dairy producers in Arizona, Southern California, and southern Nevada. She was...

National Grain Sorghum Producers.(Association News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... National Grain Sorghum Producers, Lubbock, Texas, names Christi Scherler as the organization's communications director. Previously, she was the communications coordinator for Producers Cooperative Association in Bryan, Texas.

U.S. Grains Council.(Association News)(United States)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The U.S. Grains Council Board of Delegates elected a new slate of officers. Paul Williams of Davenport, Wash., was elected chairman and will provide leadership, speak and travel on behalf of the Council in support of its efforts. Also elected...

American Farm Bureau Federation.(Association News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The American Farm Bureau Federation selects Richard W. Newpher to serve as its new chief administrative officer. Newpher previously served 12 years as the executive director of public policy for AFBE Mark Maslyn is selected to replace Newpher...

Animal Agriculture Alliance.(Association News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Animal Agriculture Alliance Board of Directors names Don Dalton, president of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, to chair the nonprofit organization. In addition, Don Butler, director of government relations and public affairs at...

Rubes[R] .(Association News)
September 1, 2004... ... DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF REASONABLY CONTENET?... DO YOU THINK THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER ELSE WHERE?... IF MILK WAS SPILLED WOULD YOU CRY OVER IT OR TRY TO LAUGH IT OFF?

Wheat's tightrope: growers balance technological advances with consumer acceptance.(Cover Story)
September 1, 2004... Many sighs of relief accompanied Monsanto's May announcement that the company would indefinitely suspend all efforts to commercialize Roundup Ready wheat. During six years of development, consumers and growers gradually became more ambivalent...

Morgan&Myers Inc. contributes its creative talents to a new advertising campaign for National Dairy Shrine.(Agency News)(National Dairy Shrine)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Morgan&Myers Inc. contributes its creative talents to a new advertising campaign for National Dairy Shrine, a nonprofit organization that supports the dairy industry through youth scholarships, awards and outreach programs. As part of the pro...

NKH&W Inc.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Bob Rumpza has been named senior vice president of public relations in the Minneapolis office of NKH&W Inc. Rumpza formerly was executive vice president at Weber Shandwick in Minneapolis, serving nearly 18 years with the firm and most recently...

Post-patent chemical manufacturer United Phosphorus Inc. names Minneapolis-based Broadhead + Co as agency of record.(Agency News)(Broadhead + Co)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Post-patent chemical manufacturer United Phosphorus Inc. names Minneapolis-based Broadhead + Co as agency of record for all marketing communication services for its agriculture and turf & ornamental business units.

Imre Communications.(Agency News)(Imre Communications)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... John Deere, Moline, Ill., selected Imre Communications, Baltimore, to provide public relations efforts for the national ride-and-drive campaign, "Put the Best to the Test," which is an interactive driving event that gives people the chance to...

Bader Rutter & Associates.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Jacci Buehl is promoted to agricultural media director at Bader Rutter & Associates, Milwaukee, in the agency's media group. Buehl joined Bader Rutter in 1996 as a media buyer. Ronda Pick is promoted to account executive in the agency's public...

Osborn & Barr Communications.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Osborn & Barr Communications, St. Louis, announces a new addition and promotions within its staff. Tracy Floeh joins the agency as a recruiter/ human resource generalist, pro viding training and recruiting services to the staff. In addition,...

Georgia-Pacific selects Gibbs & Soell Inc., New York, to handle public relations for the company's Nitamin[TM].(Agency News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Georgia-Pacific selects Gibbs & Soell Inc., New York, to handle public relations for the company's Nitamin[TM] nitrogen fertilizer technology.

Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications.(Agency News)(Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications, Naperville, Ill., promotes Julia Goebel to senior account executive working with Pfizer Animal Health. Goebel joined Rhea & Kaiser in August 2003 as account executive. Prior to Rhea & Kaiser, Goebel was...

Jones and Thomas, Decatur, Ill., adds Amanda McCampbell, Brad Urban, Sean King and Laura Hunt to its team.(Agency News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Jones and Thomas, Decatur, Ill., adds Amanda McCampbell, Brad Urban, Sean King and Laura Hunt to its team. McCampbell is a media planner/buyer. She most recently worked for Finelight Strategic Marketing, Bloomington, Ill., as a media...

AgriNews Publications.(Media News)(AgriNews Publications)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... AgriNews Publications, LaSalle, Ill., names James Henry executive editor. He is promoted to the position following the retirement of Warren Pufahl. Previously, Henry was the managing editor of Indiana AgriNews. He joined AgriNews as a field...

News Radio 1470 WMBD.(Media News)(News Radio 1470 WMBD)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... News Radio 1470 WMBD, Peoria, Ill., announces that Tricia Braid Terry has joined the station as agribusiness director. Terry most recently served as director of development for the Macon County Farm Bureau and is well known in Illinois...

Lessiter Publications, Brookfield, Wis., acquires the assets of Farm Equipment magazine, the Farm Catalog and the Ag Industry Watch newsletter from Cygnus Business Media, Fort Atkinson, Wis.(Media News)(Lessiter Publications)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Lessiter Publications, Brookfield, Wis., acquires the assets of Farm Equipment magazine, the Farm Catalog and the Ag Industry Watch newsletter from Cygnus Business Media, Fort Atkinson, Wis. "Farm Equipment will be a focal point of our growing...

Relationship of chance: an award-winning relationship begins in the pages of Agri Marketing.
September 1, 2004... In late summer of 2002, the senior management team of Champaign, Ill.-based Farm Credit Services of Illinois was searching for an experienced marketing communications firm to help re-energize the Farm Credit brand. After 85 years in business,...

Farm show rallies through rough times.(Thinking Outside The Box)(World Ag Expo)
September 1, 2004... I was one of those geniuses about five years ago who predicted the fall from grace for big outdoor farm shows. My theory was that those "real" farmers/ranchers left in the U.S. (and internationally as well for that matter) were so busy...

Change and risk management: managing time and options.(Sales/Marketing Insights)
September 1, 2004... Many perceive change and uncertainty as a threat, and there is a natural tendency to resist threatening environments. But change and uncertainty also provide opportunities, and anticipating them enables managers to not just adjust but also...

Upcoming meetings for agri marketers.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... OCTOBER OCT. 3-6: Association of Equipment Manufacturers Customer Support Seminar, San Antonio. Contact Heide Kraus at 414/298-4143 or visit www.aem.org. OCT. 5-6: Western Expo, Las Vegas. Contact 800/748-6214 or visit...

APS 'Spring Break' in Tampa informs, entertains, rejuvenates.(Print Perspectives)(Agricultural Publications Summit)
September 1, 2004... More than 400 ag communications professionals from across the United States and around the world attended the Sixth Annual Agricultural Publications Summit (APS), held July 25-28 at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Fla. The joint annual...