Agri Marketing back issues from May 2006:
Our youth ... our future.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... It has been my honor over the past few years to be a member of the National 4-H Council Board of Trustees. As a youth, I was very active in 4-H and I would venture a guess that many AgriMarketing readers were as well. 4-H has gone through many changes over the past decade ...
Vermont dairy installs biodigester--sells energy it generates to utility company.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Green Mountain Dairy, Sheldon, VT, recently installed a biogester which utilizes unprocessed cow manure as a renewable resource and greatly reduces pathogens, fly and insect larvae, weed seeds and odor. The remaining bio solids are pumped from the effluent pit at the end of the ...
Trimble E-Z Steer system awarded at World Ag Expo.(agricultural)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Tim Simonich, center, a specialty and field crop grower from Strathmore, CA, placed first in the Growers Division of the "We Believe in Growing Contest" at the 2006 World Ag Expo held last winter in Tulare, CA. The contest was one of the educational features in the ...
Irrigation training in Caribbean.(Irrigation Association teaches extension agents about irrigation techniques)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... The Irrigation Assn, Falls Church, VA, went to Jamaica to teach efficient irrigation techniques to extension agents who will help Caribbean farmers grow vegetables and attain greater self sufficiency. Irrigation Association Education Director Dennis McKernan said the event ...
Case IH dealership featured on ABC-TV's extreme makeover program.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... When ABC-TV's hit show, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," visited East Bernard, TX, to build a new house for the Kubena family, local Case IH dealer Hlavinka Equipment Company rolled out the red carpet--and rolled up their sleeves. "About mid-December, the Extreme Makeover ...
DuPont and Syngenta announce the formation of a 50-50 joint venture and licensing agreements that will provide broad access to the companies' proprietary corn and soybean genetic lines and biotechnology traits.(E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... DuPont and Syngenta announce the formation of a 50-50 joint venture and licensing agreements that will provide broad access to the companies' proprietary corn and soybean genetic lines and biotechnology traits. The two companies also agree to cross-license certain com and soy ...
Nitragin, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, announces the acquisition of Cambridge, Ontario-based Agribiotics Inc. through its Canadian affiliate Nitragin Holding Inc.(Wisconsin)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Nitragin, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, announces the acquisition of Cambridge, Ontario-based Agribiotics Inc. through its Canadian affiliate Nitragin Holding Inc. Agribiotics has an impressive portfolio of yield-enhancing technologies that align closely with Nitragin's offerings. This ...
BASF announces the formation of BASF Plant Science, a unit dedicated to developing the next-generation plant biotechnology products.(BASF Corp.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... BASF announces the formation of BASF Plant Science, a unit dedicated to developing the next-generation plant biotechnology products. It supports the company's business focus of enhancing crops that offer benefits for farmers, human and animal nutrition, and the environment. The company ...
Arysta LifeScience North America Corporation, Cary, NC, and BASF Corporation announced that they have completed the transaction in which Arysta has acquired major assets of Micro Flo Company LLC, Memphis, TN, from BASF.(North Carolina)(Tennessee)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Arysta LifeScience North America Corporation, Cary, NC, and BASF Corporation announced that they have completed the transaction in which Arysta has acquired major assets of Micro Flo Company LLC, Memphis, TN, from BASF. The acquisition will significantly broaden the ...
Gehl Company.(product discontinuation of Gehl Company)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Gehl Company, West Bend, WI, announces plans to discontinue the manufacturing and distribution of its agricultural implement product lines. The Company's West Bend, WI, agricultural implement manufacturing operations will permanently close following the wind down of operations. ...
MachineryLink, Inc., Kansas City, MO, the leading agricultural equipment leasing and asset management company, announces that Scott D. Hazlett has joined the company as CEO.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... MachineryLink, Inc., Kansas City, MO, the leading agricultural equipment leasing and asset management company, announces that Scott D. Hazlett has joined the company as CEO. Hazlett most recently served as a Group President of TriMas Corporation's Transportation Accessories ...
American Vanguard Corporation, Newport Beach, CA, announces that its subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement with Bayer CropScience LP to market, sell and distribute Bayleton fungicide, in the United States.(California)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... American Vanguard Corporation, Newport Beach, CA, announces that its subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation, entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement with Bayer CropScience LP to market, sell and ...
ARM & HAMMER.(Brandon Covey joins Arm and Hammer Animal Nutrition Group)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... ARM & HAMMER Animal Nutrition announces the addition of Brandon Covey as a field marketing coordinator based in Lubbock, TX. Covey works closely with Dr. Phillip Modesitt and Dr. David Weber, who both concentrate on technical services and dairy enterprise sales for ARM & HAMMER ...
In memoriam.(death of Brayton Wilbur)(Obituary)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Brayton Wilbur, Jr., Chairman of Wilbur-Ellis, San Francisco, CA, passed away on March 24, 2006. Wilbur-Ellis is a leading international marketer and distributor of ag products and is one of the United State's largest distributors and retailers of crop inputs. Wilbur was a ...
Washington-based Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Ron Perkins is named to the newly created position of executive director of the Washington-based Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC). The ACRC is a non-profit organization that collects and recycles plastic pesticide containers from U.S. farmers and applicators, mostly free of charge. To ...
Agri-Center.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Jerry Sinift, interim general manager of the International Agri-Center, Tulare, CA, is officially appointed to the post by the Board of Directors. For ...
Erin Machado.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Erin Machado, is promoted to facility director for Heritage Complex. Machado began her ...
American Soybean Association (ASA).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... The American Soybean Association (ASA) announces the launch of its new Internet-based "Weed Resistance Management Learning Center." The Center allows ...
The 4-H Youth Development Program's "exceptional service" to children, youth and families of military personnel around the world has been recognized with a Department of Defense "Certificate of Commendation" signed by Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... The 4-H Youth Development Program's "exceptional service" to children, youth and families of military personnel around the world has been recognized with a Department of Defense "Certificate of Commendation" signed by Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. National 4-H ...
The National FFA Foundation has announces that Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, in conjunction with Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., has contributed $250,000 for support of the National FFA Convention to be held in Indianapolis, IN, beginning in 2006 through 2012.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... The National FFA Foundation has announces that Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, in conjunction with Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., has contributed $250,000 for support of the National FFA Convention to be held in Indianapolis, IN, beginning in 2006 through 2012. It joins Dow AgroSciences, ...
The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC).(appointment of Christy Couch Lee)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) in West Lafayette, IN, announces that Christy Couch Lee has been named the organization's new communications director. ...
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Dr. Bernice Slutsky is named the new VP for Scientific and International Affairs of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). She joins the association from the USDA, where she has served as senior advisor for biotechnology to the secretary of agriculture. Prior to ...
Animal Health Institute.(members of the executive committee)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... The Animal Health Institute recently elected its 2006-2007 Executive Committee. The seven member Executive Committee consists of representatives from AHI's licensed member companies. The AHI Executive Committee oversees all association policies and procedures and provides ...
Tips for hosting an intern.(The Scoop on Recruiting)
May 01, 2006 ... An internship is a meaningful work or service learning experience in which a student has intentional learning goals and is carefully monitored to enhance a positive learning environment--the keyword here being "meaningful." As you prepare to host summer interns, we would like to share five ...
Stock price at close of market.(Table)
May 01, 2006 ... <Pre> STOCK PRICE AT CLOSE OF MARKETExchange: Month Ago Ticker 3/31/06 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT, FARM MACHINERY AGCO Corp.NYSE:AG20.74 Art's-Way ...
Monsanto announces a $1 million gift to establish the Monsanto Center for Biotech Education within the FFA Enrichment Center which is being built on the Ankeny.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Monsanto announces a $1 million gift to establish the Monsanto Center for Biotech Education within the FFA Enrichment Center which is being built on the Ankeny, IA, campus of the Des Moines Area Community College. "The Center for Biotech Education will showcase opportunities ...
DuPont announces it has formed DuPont Biofuels, a business unit, to expand into the global biofuel market.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... DuPont announces it has formed DuPont Biofuels, a business unit, to expand into the global biofuel market. The unit will be headed by John P. Ranieri, VP and general ...
MetLife, Inc., announces the recent expansion of its agricultural investments timberland finance operations with the formation of the National Timber Office located in Memphis, TN.(Tennessee)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... MetLife, Inc., announces the recent expansion of its agricultural investments timberland finance operations with the formation of the National Timber Office located in Memphis, TN. MetLife and its affillates oversee an $8 billion agricultural mortgage portfolio. MetLife's ...
Ft Dodge Animal Health, announces the launch of its new livestock Web site, www.fortdodgelivestock.com.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Ft Dodge Animal Health, announces the launch of its new livestock Web site, www.fortdodgelivestock.com. "This site is a fully functional and significant online resource for veterinarians, producers and horse owners," says Craig Wallace, vice president of marketing. The new site ...
Kent Feeds.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Kent Feeds announces a new package look and name to their poultry product line. The new line is called "Home Fresh Poultry Feeds ... ...
Glades Crop Care (GCC).(Glades Crop Care recieves achievement award at the National Integrated Pest Management Symposium)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Glades Crop Care (GCC), Jupiter, FL, was awarded the first ever 2006 IPM Achievement Award at the National Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Symposium held in St. Louis, MO. GCC provides scouting and ...
Brock Associates.(Jason Moss joins Brock Associates)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Jason Moss joins Brock Associates, Milwaukee, WI, as marketing consultant. In addition to providing grain producers with customized marketing strategies that include cash marketing, futures and options, Moss is director of Brock Associates' risk ...
Rabobank.(25th year of Rabobank )(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Rabobank celebrates 25 years of presence in the United States which began with the opening of its New York city office in 1981. Since then, it has grown to become one of the leading financiers to the food and agriculture industry in the Americas, as well as specialists in ...
USDA announces the release of an implementation plan that outlines timelines and benchmarks for the establishment of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), along with a plan for the initial integration of private and state animal tracking databases with NAIS.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... USDA announces the release of an implementation plan that outlines timelines and benchmarks for the establishment of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), along with a plan for the initial integration of private and state animal tracking databases with NAIS. ...
Dow AgroSciences Canada, Inc.(locations of Dow AgroSciences Canada, Inc. and Dow Chemical Canada Inc.)
May 01, 2006 ... Dow AgroSciences Canada, Inc. moves its head office to downtown Calgary. The organization is moving from its current location in the northeast to the Trans Canada building in the heart of downtown Calgary. Dow Chemical Canada Inc.'s western ...
In response to devastating wildfires that charred more than a million acres, claimed 11 lives and killed more than 10,000 head of livestock in the Texas Panhandle last winter, Pfizer Animal Health has contributed a variety of products to help veterinarians provide emergency relief to their livestock clients.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... In response to devastating wildfires that charred more than a million acres, claimed 11 lives and killed more than 10,000 head of livestock in the Texas Panhandle last winter, Pfizer Animal Health has contributed a variety of products to help veterinarians provide emergency relief to their ...
BMG (Barlow Marketing Group).(www.barlowmktg.com)(website launching)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... BMG (Barlow Marketing Group), Ft. Wayne, IN, a sales development, research and marketing firm working exclusively with manufacturers in the construction, mining & aggregate, environmental & recycling and agriculture industries--has launched an updated version of its Web site. ...
Becker Underwood, Inc., Ames, IA, announces the acquisition of the SubSahara International, Richmond, TX, a company specializing in seed enhancement products.(Iowa)(Texas)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Becker Underwood, Inc., Ames, IA, announces the acquisition of the SubSahara International, Richmond, TX, a company specializing in seed enhancement products. Sub-Sahara's product line also includes bio-active seed enhancements, micronutrients and plant growth hormones. ...
Chemtura Corporation, Middlebury, CT, announces the acquisition of the Trace Chemicals business from Bayer CropScience.(Connecticut)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Chemtura Corporation, Middlebury, CT, announces the acquisition of the Trace Chemicals business from Bayer CropScience. "Trace Chemicals is a leader in grower-applied seed treatments. With this acquisition, Chemtura will be able to apply the benefits of its global experience to ...
The Scotts Company Professional Business Group, Marysville, OH, announces that Bernie Bross is named as marketing director for the Pro Hort Americas team.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... The Scotts Company Professional Business Group, Marysville, OH, announces that Bernie Bross is named as marketing director for the Pro Hort Americas team. Bross will be responsible for the strategic direction of all Pro Hort Americas marketing efforts, strategic alliances and partnerships, ...
Theodore Crosbie, vice president of global plant breeding at Monsanto receives Iowa State University's Order of the Knoll Corporate and Foundation Award.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Theodore Crosbie, vice president of global plant breeding at Monsanto receives Iowa State University's Order of the Knoll Corporate and ...
Fast Genetics, Saskatoon, SK, announces the addition of Chad Nicholas as the sales and marketing manager.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Fast Genetics, Saskatoon, SK, announces the addition of Chad Nicholas as the sales and marketing manager. He will ...
In memoriam.(death of Doan Helms)(Obituary)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Doan Helms Jr., 85, passed away following a bout with cancer in Attica, IN. Mr. Helms was director of corporate communications for International Harvester and worked out its corporate headquarters in Chicago, IL. He was raised on a farm near Attica and served in the Marines in ...
Precision selling. (Sales and Marketing Insights from Purdue University.
May 01, 2006; ... It is no secret that selling to commercial producers in today's agricultural market is challenging. Fewer, larger, more sophisticated and demanding farmers; complex, new technologies; tougher, more aggressive competition, even among farmers, all of these factors force customers to question ...
NAMA chapters celebrate Ag Day.(National NAMA News: News and information for members and friends of NAMA)
May 01, 2006 ... This year many NAMA chapters held Ag Day events. Below is a brief description of some of those chapter programs. Gateway NAMA In honor of Ag Day, the Gateway Chapter of NAMA, in conjunction with the St. Louis Ag Business Club, invited members to participate in a ...
Leading the Organization: 2006-2007 NAMA Executive Committee: the 2006-2007 Executive Committee is set to lead the organization into the new program year. Below is information on each member of the committee.(National Agri Marketing Association)
May 01, 2006 ... President Stephanie Gable (Carolinas/ Virginia/ Bayer CropScience) Stephanie Gable is communications manager for Bayer CropScience in Durham, North Carolina. She served on the national Careers committee for three years. She has served on the Executive Committee since ...
New NAMA members.(National Agri Marketing Association)
May 01, 2006 ... The following are NAMA members that joined from March 15, 2006 to April 14, 2006 AT LARGE Asa Britten, Quarry Integrated Comm. Derek Benthem, AgWeb.com--Farm Journal Media Janet Porchak, Quarry Integrated Comm. BADGER Amy ...
Another 50 years for NAMA.(National Agri Marketing Association)
May 01, 2006; ... The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) is coming upon its golden anniversary--50 years strong! NAMA has seen many changes and so has our industry. Whether it's technology changes from slide presentations to PowerPoint, typewriters for correspondence to blackberries, traditional ...
Iowa Farmer Today (IFT), Cedar Rapids, IA, announces that it has given a $50,000 gift to help build the new state FFA Enrichment Center near Ankeny, IA.(MEDIA NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Iowa Farmer Today (IFT), Cedar Rapids, IA, announces that it has given a $50,000 gift to help build the new state FFA Enrichment Center near Ankeny, IA. "We're always looking for ways to better serve Iowa's farmers," says IFT Publisher Steve DeWitt, who also serves as the FFA ...
Spending on custom publishing has more than doubled since 2000, according to a new study from the Custom Publishing Council and the custom publishing newsletter, Publications Management.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Spending on custom publishing has more than doubled since 2000, according to a new study from the Custom Publishing Council and the custom publishing newsletter, Publications Management. The study, titled "Characteristics Study: A Look at ...
Successful Farming magazine's Agriculture Online Web site, along with the site's "StopSoybeanRust.com Web site/Brazilian Crop Tour', received a Media Industry News (MIN) Best of the Web Award in the Integration with Print category.(MEDIA NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Successful Farming magazine's Agriculture Online Web site, along with the site's "StopSoybeanRust.com Web site/Brazilian Crop Tour', received a Media Industry News (MIN) Best of the Web Award in the Integration with Print category. Online and the magazine's "Farmers for the Future" program ...
DTN, Omaha, NE, introduces the "DTN Six Factors Market Strategies" service.(Data Transmission Network Corp.)(Nebraska)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... DTN, Omaha, NE, introduces the "DTN Six Factors Market Strategies" service. It simplifies commodity marketing by reducing market analysis to six factors and combines it with an unbiased market analysis package that caters to various marketing experience levels. The simplicity of ...
James Evans was awarded the Kansas State University Distinguished Service in Agriculture Award for teaching and research in a ceremony last month on the Kansas State campus.(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... James Evans was awarded the Kansas State University Distinguished Service in Agriculture Award for teaching and research in a ceremony last month on the Kansas State campus. Evans began his career as the associate farm director for WBAY Radio and Television ...
Monsanto Dairy, St. Louis, MO, a division of Monsanto Co. specializing in health and breeding products for dairy animals, has selected Osborn & Barr Communications as its agency of record.(Missouri)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Monsanto Dairy, St. Louis, MO, a division of Monsanto Co. specializing in health and breeding products for dairy animals, has selected Osborn & Barr Communications as its agency of record. Osborn & Barr is charged with developing and executing a ...
Monsanto Canada has selected Osborn & Barr Canada of Guelph, Ontario, as marketing agency of record for its seed and traits business in Ontario and Quebec.(Osborn and Barr Communications)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Monsanto Canada has selected Osborn & Barr Canada of Guelph, Ontario, as marketing agency of record for its seed and traits business in Ontario and Quebec. The assignment includes Dekalb brand corn and soybean seed as well as crop traits such as Roundup Ready and YieldGard ....
AdFarm, Kansas City, MO, announces it has hired Ted Haller to lead the agency's media strategy, planning and placement services.(Missouri)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... AdFarm, Kansas City, MO, announces it has hired Ted Haller to lead the agency's media strategy, planning and placement services. Haller and his firm, The Jordan Group, St. Louis, MO, will work exclusively for AdFarm in agricultural markets. Haller has ...
Woodruff Sweitzer, Columbia, MO, announces the addition of two account executives for its Columbia office.(AGENCY NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Woodruff Sweitzer, Columbia, MO, announces the addition of two account executives for its Columbia office. Jocelyn Knaebel joins the agency as Acct Exec with primary focus on the Arysta LifeScience and Diamond Per Food accounts. She had been with Cumulus Broadcasting. Carolyn ...
Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications names Scott McClure as management supervisor leading the Bayer CropScience cotton, rice and peanut accounts.(AGENCY NEWS)
May 01, 2006 ... Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications names Scott McClure as management supervisor leading the Bayer CropScience cotton, rice and peanut accounts. McClure is based in St. Louis, but also works out of the Rhea & Kaiser ...
Davis named NAMA marketer of year for 2006.(National Agri Marketing Association)(Tom Davis)
May 01, 2006 ... Some people look at a magazine and see paper and ink. When Tom Davis, this year's National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Marketer of the Year, sees a magazine, he sees a living, breathing product that has power to connect, inspire, educate, motivate and solve problems. ...
Successful farming: keeping an eye on the past to pursue the future.
May 01, 2006; ... Ask an employee--any employee--of Successful Farming what the magazine's mission is and you inevitably get the same answer: solutions for its readers and advertisers. Each might phrase it a bit differently, but the thought is the same. Just as interesting is the fact that it's the same ...
Integrated marketing: the new "traditional" advertising?(marketing management)
May 01, 2006; ... What does traditional advertising mean today? Or more importantly, how long will that term mean something to the industry? How long was television advertising around before it became part of the "traditional" media mix? Was direct mail ever in the traditional arena, or was that all ...
Communication agency leaders review what's new at their shops.
May 01, 2006; ... ADFARM, CALGARY, AB by Kim McConnell, CEO Three key aspects of AdFarm's ongoing growth are performance leadership, greater insights into large-production agriculture, and truly "connecting with customers." All are critical to our clients' short- and long-term ...
What clients are expecting from their agencies.
May 01, 2006; ... As marketing departments are increasingly expected to do more with less, they are demanding more from their marketing communications agencies. So what makes an agency exceptional and why do some remain run-of-the mill? For several high profile clients, the key lies with the ...
North American ag communications agencies report steady growth in 2005.(AGENCY UPDATE)(AgriMarketing magazine reports annual survey of the largest Agricultural Marketing Communication Agencies)
May 01, 2006 ... In AgriMarketing magazine's annual survey of the largest Agricultural Marketing Communication Agencies, the 56 agencies reporting stated their income from agribusiness and producer-funded clients grew an average of 4% over the prior year. Total annual income for the ag communication agency ...
AG communicators score big.(AWARDS)
May 01, 2006 ... FIRST AG MAGAZINE IN HISTORY TO CAPTURE BUSINESS JOURNALISM'S "PULITZER" by Sonja Hillgren, Sr. vice president, Editorial, Farm Journal Media, Inc. Pam Henderson, crops and issues editor of Farm Journal, is the first agricultural journalist to be awarded the Grand ...