Agri Marketing back issues from May 2003:
Observations.... (For Openers).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003; ... Largest Agencies. Agri Marketing is pleased to present its annual largest ag communications agency listing. As interesting as it is to see who ranks where, it is also insightful to view the mix of revenue sources for agencies. While it has been a challenging year for ag media and for ...
This month in Agri Marketing ... (For Openers).(events of 5, 10 and 20 years ago)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Five Years Ago * Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Des Moines, Iowa, sells its remaining 2 million shares of stock in Mycogen Corp., San Diego, to Dow AgroSciences, Indianapolis, for $40.1 million. * Colle & McVoy Marketing Communications, Minneapolis, elects Jim ...
Stock price at close of market. (AG Stock Index).(Illustration)
May 01, 2003 ... <Pre> STOCK PRICE AT CLOSE OF MARKET Month Ago Exchange: Ticker2/28/03 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, FARM MACHINERY AGCO Corp. NYSE:AG 16.24 Ag Bag ...
Doane Agricultural Services. (At Closing People).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Doane Agricultural Services, St. Louis, hires Rick Patton as vice president of marketing and sales. Prior to joining the company, Patton worked for BASF as U.S. crop protection marketing manager. He has ...
Novartis Animal Vaccines. (At Closing People).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Novartis Animal Vaccines, Overland Park, Kan., names Steve Boren as national account manager. He will be responsible for contract negotiations, sales pull-through and marketing ...
Farm Progress Companies. (At Closing People).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Farm Progress Companies, Carol Stream, Ill., announces an editorial reorganization. The following executive editors will report to president Chuck Roth. Dan Crummett will manage the editorial staff for Carolina/Virginia Farmer, Southern Farmer, Mid-South Farmer, The Farmer-Stockman, ...
Delta and Pine Land Company. (At Closing People).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Delta and Pine Land Company, Scott, Miss., appoints David Hansen as country manager for China. Based in Beijing, he will be responsible for strategic planning, product development and production, as well as marketing and sales of the company through its joint venture businesses. He will ...
Farm Journal Media. (At Closing People).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Farm Journal Media, Lafayette, Ind., selects Josh Turney as national account manager for broadcast media. He will handle sales for the "AgDay" and "WeekEnd MarketPlace" television programs. "Josh has a great handle on strategic client involvement and a multimedia mindset, ...
Garst Seed Company. (At Closing People).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Garst Seed Company, Des Moines, hires Dennis Penland for the newly created position of specialty products manager. He will be responsible for the marketing of the ...
Monsanto Co. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Monsanto Co., St. Louis, rolls out a new company tagline--Imagine. To incorporate the tagline, the company has redesigned its logo artwork and Web site. "Our Imagine tagline invites people to reflect on the real-life benefits ...
Southern States Cooperative, Richmond, Va., forms an alliance with Farm Plan, a division of John Deere Credit. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Southern States Cooperative, Richmond, Va., forms an alliance with Farm Plan, a division of John Deere Credit. SSC initiated the conversion to Farm Plan with a pilot program focused on three stores. The project ...
Chr. Hansen BioSystems, the agriculture business unit of Chr. Hansen Inc., Milwaukee, changes its name to Chr. Hansen Animal Health and Nutrition. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Chr. Hansen BioSystems, the agriculture business unit of Chr. Hansen Inc., Milwaukee, changes its name to Chr. Hansen Animal Health and Nutrition. "The name change is just one in a number ...
Doane Agricultural Services Co. (At Closing News).(will debut Ag Professional magazine)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Doane Agricultural Services Co., St. Louis, announces it will launch Ag Professional magazine in July. The nationally circulated publication will be sent to 22,000 qualified crop input retailers and distributors, crop consultants, Certified ...
Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation, Union, N.J., forms an agreement to acquire from Pfizer Inc., New York, the U.S. distribution and marketing rights to Pfizer Animal Health's intramammary antibiotic infusion products Dariclox[R], Amoxi-Mast[R] and Orbenin-DC[R]. (At Closing News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation, Union, N.J., forms an agreement to acquire from Pfizer Inc., New York, the U.S. distribution and marketing rights to Pfizer Animal Health's intramammary antibiotic infusion products Dariclox[R], Amoxi-Mast[R] and Orbenin-DC[R]. Dariclox (sodium ...
Smithfield Foods Inc. (At Closing News).(will merge two pork processing plants)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Smithfield Foods Inc., Smithfield, Va., plans to merge two major pork processing plants in an effort to reduce costs. The company will combine the Smithfield Packing Co. and Gwaltney of Smithfield Ltd. ...
Aventis. (At Closing News).(settles methionine antitrust case)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Aventis, New York, settles antitrust lawsuits regarding the animal feed methionine. The lawsuit alleged that Rhone-Poulenc Animal Nutrition, the former animal nutrition business of Aventis, and other companies engaged in concerted pricing ...
NAMA meets in sunny San Diego. (FYI News & Notes).(National Agri-Marketing Association Conference & Trade Show)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... The 2003 National Agri-Marketing Association Conference & Trade Show, held April 15-17 in San Diego, attracted more than 1,100 members and guests. Marketers were inspired by keynote speakers and educated through ...
American Farm Bureau Federation joins happiest place on earth. (FYI News & Notes).(organization is new exhibitor at Walt Disney World's Epcot)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... The American Farm Bureau Federation, Park Ridge, Ill., is the newest exhibitor at Walt Disney World's Epcot, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Beautiful Science exhibit at Innoventions in Epcot came to Farm Bureau courtesy of Monsanto Co., St. Louis. The exhibit provides guests with an ...
Missouri grower captures top prize in Gustafson Sweepstakes. (FYI News & Notes).
May 01, 2003 ... Dallas Tritten says he couldn't have received a better birthday present, especially with planting season just around the corner. That's because the Helena, Mo., grower is now the proud owner of a Twister 1600 utility vehicle from Toro, the ...
Robert Thevis selected as Louisiana Farmer of the Year. (FYI News & Notes).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... The Louisiana Farmer of the Year award was presented to Robert Thevis of Simmesport. The program is sponsored each year by the Louisiana Dodge Dealers, John Deere Dealers and the Louisiana Network, in cooperation with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry and Louisiana State ...
California Dancing Raisins visit the Golden Gate City. (FYI News & Notes).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... The California Dancing Raisins, the well-known icon for the California Raisin Marketing Board, made a visit to the 66th annual Snaxpo in San Francisco. In addition to appearing at the international snack food trade show and exhibition, the characters made their presence known ...
Doug Moore named Manager of the Year. (FYI News & Notes).(by Tractor Supply Co.)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Tractor Supply Company, Nashville, Tenn., named Doug Moore as Manager of the Year. Moore serves as manager at the Bentonville, Ark., store. The award is the most prestigious presented by the company and is given based on sales growth, profits, store standards and employee training. Moore ...
Holstein Association USA Inc. (Association News).(selects Barbara McQueen Casna as chief financial officer)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Holstein Association USA Inc., Brattleboro, Vt., appoints Barbara McQueen Casna as chief financial officer Casna joins Holstein Association USA with 20 years of financial management experience ....
American Lamb Board. (Association News).(new group represents U.S. lamb industry)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... The newly formed American Lamb Board, comprised of 13 U.S. lamb industry representatives, made its official debut at the Annual Meat Conference. "At a time when other commodity groups' checkoff ...
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. (Association News).(announces new board members, officers)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Farm Safety 4 Just Kids, Earlham, Iowa, elects new board members and officers. Murray Madsen with the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa will serve as chairman of the board. Alan Korn with SAFEKids will serve as vice chairman; Deb Lemar of Farmland Insurance will be ...
North American Equipment Dealers Association. (Association News).(hires Michael C. Williams)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... The North American Equipment Dealers Association, Fenton, Mo., hires Michael C. Williams to serve as director of professional development and outdoor power equipment (OPE) programs. He joins the association ...
Foundation for Agricultural Resource Management (FARM). (Association News).(will locate agricultural museum in East Texas)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... The Foundation for Agricultural Resource Management (FARM), Tyler, Texas, selects East Texas as the future home of a museum complex dedicated to agriculture. The museum will have eight permanent exhibits on topics such as ...
Association of Equipment Manufacturers. (Association News).(elects chairman, vice chairmen)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... The Association of Equipment Manufacturers elects Ronald DeFeo, chairman and CEO of Terex Corp., as chairman. Charles Stamp, vice president of public ...
Weasels & opportunity ... (NAMA Leader's Message).(National Agri-Marketing Association provides opportunity to active members)
May 01, 2003; ... About two months ago as incoming Chamber Chairman, I had the honor of giving a little speech at our local Chamber annual banquet (some might say "putting people to sleep" would be a better description.) Be that as it may, my presentation focused around one simple word ... Opportunity. ...
2003-2004 NAMA Executive Committee.(National Agri-Marketing Association)
May 01, 2003 ... * President Mike Gustafson (Missouri-Kansas Chapter/John Deere) Mike Gustafson is Manager, Creative Group, for the John Deere Agricultural Marketing Center in Lenexa, Kansas. Gustafson has been involved with NAMA on the local and national level since 1978. He was elected to the ...
NAMA chapters celebrate Ag Day Iowa NAMA. (National AG Day).
May 01, 2003 ... National Ag Day celebrated 30 years on March 21, 2003. In recognition of this milestone, Iowa NAMA chapter decided to sponsor an event for 150 metro students at Living History Farms. "National Ag Day has helped increase public awareness about American agriculture. As ...
Cornbelt NAMA. (National Ag Day).
May 01, 2003 ... Cornbelt NAMA took part in the Cedar Rapids 17th Annual Celebration of Agriculture Dinner on March 20, 2003. It was an evening of networking, education and philanthropy. The goal of the dinner was to demonstrate the strength of farming and agribusiness and its ...
Chicago NAMA. (National Ag Day).
May 01, 2003 ... Chicago NAMA assembled a farmer panel March 19 at Walter Farms in DeKalb, Illinois, that consisted of five high-volume progressive farmers. The ...
2003 National Ag Day poster. (National Ag Day).
May 01, 2003 ... This year's national Ag Day poster entitled "A Celebration of Agriculture" featured ag photography of the West Coast. The poster is the first in a series that will depict agriculture around ...
NAMA new members.(National Agri-Marketing Association)
May 01, 2003 ... Many new members joined NAMA, CAMA, and affiliated councils since January 1, 2003. The diverse agribusiness background represented by our members makes NAMA the foremost organization for agri-marketing professionals. Share the Value of NAMA with a co-worker or friend today. It will ...
Seaver keeps AGCO sales & marketing on par.(Jim Seaver is named 2003 NAMA Marketer of the Year)
May 01, 2003; ... Editor's Note: Jim Seaver, senior vice president of AGCO sales and marketing worldwide, was selected as the 2003 NAMA Marketer of the Year. As a golf enthusiast for most of his life, AGCO Corporation's Jim Seaver knows that golf is largely a solitary game in which one plays ...
Leadership by example. (2003 Agribusiness Leader of the Year).(Richard Clauss of Hilmar Cheese Company Inc. is honored)
May 01, 2003 ... Leadership is a skill that one either possesses or must practice to achieve. For Richard Clauss, longtime dairy farmer and co-founder of Hilmar Cheese Company Inc., the skill seems to come as naturally as breathing. His role as a prominent leader is widely illustrated through many facets ...
A history of Hilmar Cheese Company. (2003 Agribusiness Leader of the Year).(Company Profile)
May 01, 2003 ... 1982 Twelve Jersey dairymen, looking to add value to their high-protein milk, began researching the possibility of starting their own cheese plant. 1984 Hilmar Cheese Company was founded in Hilmar, Calif., located in the heart of California's fertile ...
Agribusiness Leader of the Year.(Richard Clauss)
May 01, 2003 ... The Agribusiness Leader of the Year award recognizes leadership achievement in agriculture and the food and fiber industry. This award is the most prestigious recognition that is bestowed by the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA). The award's name was changed from the Agri-Marketer ...
National Agri-Marketing Association Agribusiness Leader of the Year * honor roll.
May 01, 2003 ... <Pre> 2003 Richard Clauss, Hilmar Cheese Company 2002 Charlie Fischer, Dow AgroSciences 2001 Emmett Barker, Equipment ManufacturersInstitute 2000 R.W. "Bud" Porter, John Deere 1999 Bruce Bickner, DeKalb Genetics (MonsantoGlobal Seed Group) 1998 William F ....
Michelin North America Agricultural Tires. (E-Business News).(has launched a redesigned Web site)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Michelin North America Agricultural Tires, Greenville, S.C., launches a new, redesigned Web site at www.michelinag.com. "From enhanced traction to soil compaction, we realize producers are looking for information on a variety of issues related to agricultural tires," ...
PigCHAMP. (E-Business News).(handheld production data collection system for pork producers)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... PigCHAMP, Ames, Iowa, introduces a new handheld production data collection system for pork producers. Using the Instant Data System (IDS), producers can now record data in the barns and download the information right away into their computer system. "We have the system in use on a ...
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA). (E-Business News).(has selected eMerge Interactive Inc. as its exclusive cattle data services provider)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), Fort Worth, Texas, selects eMerge Interactive Inc., Sebastian, Fla., to act as the exclusive cattle data services provider for the association's Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program. TSCRA ...
Hay&Forage Grower, a publication of PRIMEDIA Business Magazines and Media, Minneapolis, plans to launch eHayWeekly, an e-newsletter designed to provide hay growers with market price updates, production information and regional news. (E-Business News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Hay&Forage Grower, a publication of PRIMEDIA Business Magazines and Media, Minneapolis, plans to launch eHayWeekly, an e-newsletter designed to provide hay growers with market price updates, production information and regional news. In addition to a ...
Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC). (E-Business News).(in cooperation with Business Advisory Services, introduces a new Web)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC), Ames, Iowa, in cooperation with Business Advisory Services, introduces a new Web site to help producers and other potential investors analyze potential ethanol facility investments. The site, which can be found at ...
`Polly public' gets the `real story' about ag from food forethought. (Thinking Outside The Box).(Food Forethought Foundation)
May 01, 2003; ... I heard a new "label" the other day for consumers. In ag, we hear labels all the time--especially when it comes to the issue of the environment and those outside of ag who always seem to think they know what's best for the ag community. Some of those label names are unprintable. ...
Does the brand really matter? (Brand Building G).(brand management)
May 01, 2003; ... The world of marketing is always creating and evaluating new concepts and ideas that will boost sales or profitability in the marketplace. As theories come and go, the concept of brand management still remains a constant for growth of market share and long-term profitability. ...
Largest agencies broadening client base. (Agency update).(Panel Discussion)
May 01, 2003 ... Editor's Note: Agri Marketing magazine recently spoke with executives from the top five agriculture agencies to discuss the changes in agriculture and marketing communications and how their agencies are responding. The executives are: * Kim McConnell and Roger Reierson, AdFarm ...
The joy of the chase. (Agency update).(AdFarm)
May 01, 2003; ... One wonders why a successful businessman enjoying semi-retirement at a young age might want to re-enter the fray. By 40, Kim McConnell had built and sold Fieldstone, an ad agency based in Calgary. He was working in a strategic and creative capacity for the past few years and enjoying board ...
CMF&Z ... the good years: an insider's look back at a great agency in its prime. (Agency update).
May 01, 2003; ... "Madison Avenue in a cornfield field" they liked to call it for a while. And most everyone who ever worked there--especially in the `70s and `80s--will tell you it was quite a ride. It started out unpretentious enough in 1939 as the W.D. Lyon Company. The goal was to be a good ...
2003 North American ag communications agencies. (Agency update).(Directory)
May 01, 2003 ... It is time for Agri Marketing magazine's annual listing of agricultural communications agencies throughout North America. As part of the survey, agencies were asked to provide third-party documentation to verify that the amounts supplied are representative of their actual business ....
The Meyoks Group. (Agency News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Donna Tweeten is selected as the new president of The Meyocks Group, West Des Moines, Iowa. She has been with the agency and its predecessor agencies for 15 years. Most recently, she ...
Bodkin Associates Inc. (Agency News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Bodkin Associates Inc., Indianapolis, announces additions to the firm's staff. Jim Walton is named account director in charge of business development. He previously worked with the Agri America Network and also served as marketing manager at Agri-News Publications. Deb Colton is selected ...
Woodruff Communications Inc. (Agency News).
May 01, 2003 ... Woodruff Communications Inc., Columbia, Mo., opens a Canadian office in Calgary, Alberta. The office will be managed by Jeff Groeneveld, with Susan Groeneveld serving as director of strategic planning and public relations. Together, they bring more than 12 ...
Osborn & Barr Communications Inc. (Agency News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Osborn & Barr Communications Inc., St. Louis, opens a new office in Des Moines, Iowa. The new location is the company's third expansion within four years. Joy Johnson will lead the Des Moines office; she was most recently employed as marketing director at Prinicpal ...
Ginty Jocius & Associates. (Agency News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Ginty Jocius & Associates, Guelph, Ontario, promotes Frances Marciniak to vice president. She will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, providing creative direction, client liaison and new business ...
Latorra, Paul & McCann. (Agency News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Latorra, Paul & McCann, Syracuse, N.Y., promotes Kristi Ostroski to associate media buyer. She will be responsible for assisting in buying media space, issuing insertion orders, tracking campaign ...
McCormick Company. (Agency News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... McCormick Company, Kansas City, Mo., hires Tom Stofac as creative director and Dean Loftis as senior account executive. Stofac will have primary responsibilities on the Pioneer-DuPont seed and crop protection account. He was most recently with Valentine Radford Advertising, where he ...
NKH&W Inc. (Agency News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... NKH&W Inc., Kansas City, Mo., announces personnel additions and a promotion. Gail Wordekemper is promoted to management supervisor Her new position includes management of one of the agency's client service teams. She has been with the agency five years after joining as senior account ...
Reiter Thomas Innnovative Marketing. (Agency News).(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Michelle Bartelt joins Reiter Thomas Innovative Marketing, Neenah, Wis., as director of marketing strategy. She will be responsible for developing marketing communication plans ...
Morgan & Myers. (Agency News).(Matt Hamrin and Ellen Runge LaRose promoted)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Morgan&Myers, Milwaukee, promotes Matt Hamrin and Ellen Runge LaRose from senior associates to counselors. Hamrin joined the agency in June 2000 and was previously employed by Sargent & Potratz, which was ...
Doane Agricultural Services. (Media News).(John Harris hired as the new producer for "AgriTalk" radio)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Doane Agricultural Services, St. Louis, hires John Harris as the new producer for "AgriTalk" radio. Harris joins the company after serving for nearly five years as chief spokesman for the Illinois Department of Agriculture. His ...
DairyBusiness Communications. (Media News).(Ron Goble new senior associate editor)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... Ron Goble joins DairyBusiness Communications, Tulare, Calif., as senior associate editor for Western DairyBusiness and managing editor for World Ag Expo magazine. Goble most recently served as editor for a specialty crops magazine and has ...
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service. (Media News).(introduces Amber Waves, a new magazine devoted to research and analysis on food, farming, natural resources and rural America)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service introduces Amber Waves, a new magazine devoted to research and analysis on food, farming, natural resources and rural America. The , print ...
J.L. Farmakis Inc. (Media News).(representing the Minnesota Farm Guide)(Brief Article)
May 01, 2003 ... J.L. Farmakis Inc., New Canaan, Conn., announces its decision to represent the Minnesota Farm Guide, the newest agriculture newspaper published by Lee Agri-Media, Bismarck, N.D. Minnesota Farm ...