Agri Marketing back issues from April 2007:
The mighty 1-80.(Agricultural industry growth)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007; ... I traveled through Iowa in mid-February, on the one route that is probably most traveled by those of us in the ag industry--Interstate 80. Many a traveler probably thinks that is a pretty dreary drive, particularly during that time of year. The fields are empty, the trees are ...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces joint funding with Broin Cos. in the development of a bio-refinery plant that will commercialize cellulosic ethanol technology developed by DuPont.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces joint funding with Broin Cos. in the development of a bio-refinery plant that will commercialize cellulosic ethanol technology developed by DuPont. The DOE funding accelerates the development of a bio-refinery at Broin's Emmetsburg, IA, ...
Cargill announces Gregory Page, will be its CEO/Pres.(appointment of Gregory Page)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Cargill announces Gregory Page, will be its CEO/Pres effective June 1, 2007. Page will succeed Warren Staley, Cargill's Chairman/CEO, when he retires as CEO on June 1, having reached the mandatory retirement age of 65 for Cargill executives. Page was named to his ...
Syngenta Seeds is launching capital improvements totaling over $25 million to significantly expand capacity at six of its Midwest corn and soybean seed supply centers.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Syngenta Seeds is launching capital improvements totaling over $25 million to significantly expand capacity at six of its Midwest corn and soybean seed supply centers. The seed supply facilities to be expanded are located in Jefferson, IA; Lone Tree, IA; Pekin, IL; Phillips, NE; Tuscola, ...
New Holland introduces new logo and equipment decals.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Company overview)
Apr 01, 2007 ... New Holland introduces new logo and equipment decals, symbolizing the brand's tradition of leadership and innovation to be used on all New Holland products, advertising and facilities worldwide. The yellow In the new logo and decals represents New Holland's longstanding legacy ...
Charlene Finck, editor of Farm Journal magazine, is named VP, editorial for Farm Journal Media.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Editorial)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Charlene Finck, Editor of FARM JOURNAL magazine, is named VP, Editorial for Farm Journal Media. She succeeds Sonja Hillgren, who passed away in December. Finck will oversee editorial for all Farm Journal Media magazines and work with the editors of Farm Journal Media's other ...
Deere & Company acquires LESCO Inc., Cleveland, OH, a leading supplier of consumable products, such as fertilizer, seed and chemicals, for lawn maintenance professionals and golf course superintendents.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Deere & Company acquires LESCO Inc., Cleveland, OH, a leading supplier of consumable products, such as fertilizer, seed and chemicals, for lawn maintenance professionals and golf course superintendents. Upon closing, the company will become part of John Deere Landscapes, a leading ...
Archer Daniels Midland.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Archer Daniels Midland announces CEO/Pres Patricia A. Woertz has been elected Chmn of the company's board of directors. Woertz, who ...
Correction.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Correction notice)
Apr 01, 2007 ... In the March article about Rabobank, we incorrectly reported the bank as the ...
Pioneer's media summit.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Pioneer Hi-Bred Int'l recently hosted ag journalists from around the country at its annual ag media summit held at its headquarters in Johnston, LA. Shown above are the journalists attending with host Jerry Harrington, Pioneer Sls & Mktg PR Mgr (center, right). This year's ...
ABM Agri Council.
Apr 01, 2007 ... Members of the American Business Media (ABM) AgriCouncil gather after their annual strategy meeting held last month. Shown are (L to R): Steve Custer, Farm Journal; Tom Davis, Successful Farming; Gary Fitzgerald, Meister Media; Gary Vorphal, Hoard's Dairymand and the Council's ...
2007 Commodity Classic.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Golden Harvest's booth (shown above) was packed throughout the recently held Commodity Classic in Tampa, FL. Participants dropped a chip through a maze and won a prize depending on the slot in which it ended. Squeals of delight could be heard throughout the exhibit hall. ...
Plant Health Symposium.
Apr 01, 2007 ... BASF hosted a "Plant Health" media symposium in conjunction with the Commodity Classic. Shown are presenters: (L to R) Ray Gilmer, BASF; Arlan Suderman, Farm Progress; Andy Lee, BASF; Dr. Dirk Voeste, BASF, and Dr. Gary Fellows, BASE Sunderman reported that a La Nina event may ...
DTN expands its AG Communications footprint.(AGRIMARKETER'S UPDATE)
Apr 01, 2007 ... With the recent purchase of The Progressive Farmer magazine from Time, Inc., DTN, Omaha, NE, continues to strengthen its position as a leading provider of agricultural information services and expanding its presence in the ag media marketplace. "We influence millions of readers ...
Building success through service.(Sales and Marketing Insights from Purdue University)
Apr 01, 2007; ... Growing an already strong brand and product portfolio is the daunting task that faces John Deere, says Doug DeVries, John Deere Company's Sr VP of Agricultural Marketing in North America, Australia and Asia. His perspectives on the future challenges and opportunities in agriculture and the ...
George E. Baird, IV, AFM, Collierville, TN, co-founder of Baird and Brunson Land Management Group, is named Professional Farm Manager of the Year.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... George E. Baird, IV, AFM, Collierville, TN, co-founder of Baird and Brunson Land Management Group, is named Professional Farm Manager of the Year, an award that has been sponsored by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA), Syngenta, and AgProfessional magazine ...
eMerge Interactive, Inc.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... eMerge Interactive, Inc., Sebastian, FL, announces it has filed for voluntary protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the federal bankruptcy court for the Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach division. eMerge also announces it and PRIME BioSolutions, ...
GROWMARK, Inc.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Jim Hoyt is named VP Strategic Planning and Corporate Services for GROWMARK, Inc. He replaces Vern McGinnis who retired after 42 years of service to the GROWMARK System. Hoyt is responsible for providing overall direction for the ...
Iowa State University.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Iowa State University introduces a new seed science, technology and business management master's degree program that combines course content from the first year of an MBA with the science and technology topics that are most directly used in seed. The material will be offered ...
Agricore United and James Richardson International Limited.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Agricore United and James Richardson International Limited (JRI) announce they have agreed to combine to create Canada's largest grain company and a leading global Canadian agri-business. "The combined company, Richardson Agricore Limited, will be a true Canadian champion, with ...
Kyntec Ltd, Newbury, UK, and Doane Marketing Research, Inc., St. Louis, MO, have merged to create a new and innovative marketing business.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Kyntec Ltd, Newbury, UK, and Doane Marketing Research, Inc., St. Louis, MO, have merged to create a new and innovative marketing business, dmrkynetec. Dmrkynetec becomes the leading global specialist provider of ...
Titan International, Inc.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Titan International, Inc. announces the promotion of Cara Junkins to Dir of Sls and Mktg. Junkins will be located in Quincy, IL, at the Titan Wheel ...
Kent Feeds, Inc.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Kent Feeds, Inc., announces the creation of a new Pet Solutions unit for its pet foods business. Plans for the Pet Solutions unit include a larger portfolio of performance pet foods and an expanded sales structure with a focus on regional and national accounts. John Howard is ...
Land O'Lakes Purina Feed.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Land O'Lakes Purina Feed announces the appointment of Carol Kitchen as VP of Business to Business for the organization. Her new responsibilities include managing ...
Case IH is establishing a company fleet of flex fuel Ford F150 pickups that will be fueled by the corn grown on America's farms.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Case IH is establishing a company fleet of flex fuel Ford F150 pickups that will be fueled by the corn grown on America's farms. Not surprisingly, the color of the new E85-powered fleet is red "Every day, every Case IH territory sales manager, technical manager ...
Monsanto announces it will provide academic researchers and public institutions free access to its state-of-the-art cyst nematode marker technology.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Monsanto announces it will provide academic researchers and public institutions free access to its state-of-the-art cyst nematode marker technology. Scientists and soybean breeders are expected to use this technology to effectively develop new soybean varieties aimed at resisting cyst ...
Eli Lilly Co's Dir of its newly formed Companion Animal Health Unit, Eric Graves, announces it has selected four national channel partners including Butler Animal Health Supply, Dublin, OH.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Eli Lilly Co's Dir of its newly formed Companion Animal Health Unit, Eric Graves, announces it has selected four national channel partners including Butler Animal Health Supply, Dublin, OH; MWI Veterinary Supply, Nampa, ID; Professional Veterinary Products, Ltd., Omaha, NB, and Webster ...
Garst Seed provides free one-year leases for new Chevy 1500 Flex Fuel pickup trucks to 11 growers who were grand prize winners.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Garst Seed provides free one-year leases for new Chevy 1500 Flex Fuel pickup trucks to 11 growers who were grand prize winners in its "Blue + Yellow = Green (BYG)" sweepstakes. The BYG initiative highlights Garst's continued efforts to support growers and the ...
Allflex USA, Dallas, TX, promotes Scott Holt to Assoc Nat'l Sls Mgr.(promotions)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Allflex USA, Dallas, TX, promotes Scott Holt to Assoc Nat'l Sls Mgr. In his new role, Holt will provide additional sales, marketing and communications support to Allflex RSMs across the country. He will retain his role as Northwestern Reg'l Mgr. Brian Rainey is promoted to ...
DuPont Crop Protection reaches an agreement with Valent U.S.A. to access flumioxazin to create new combination herbicide products for soybeans.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... DuPont Crop Protection reaches an agreement with Valent U.S.A. to access flumioxazin to create new combination herbicide products for soybeans, to be marketed under the DuPont brand. With its patented blending technology, DuPont will use flumioxazin to complement current ...
The National Council for Agricultural Education announces a new collaborative effort with Project Lead the Way Inc.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The National Council for Agricultural Education announces a new collaborative effort with Project Lead the Way Inc. to develop national student curriculum and teacher training course materials in agricultural science education. The program of study will include a series of two ...
An eastern Iowa banker reports a 230-acre tract of farmland with no commercial development potential was sold last month at auction for a record $6,010 per acre.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... An eastern Iowa banker reports a 230-acre tract of farmland with no commercial development potential was sold last month at auction for a record $6,010 per acre. The previous record price for similar land was two weeks ago at $5,350/acre. The property, located in northern ...
Global energy firm British Petroleum announces it has selected the University of California-Berkeley, in partnership with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Global energy firm British Petroleum announces it has selected the University of California-Berkeley, in partnership with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, to lead an unprecedented $500 million research effort to develop new ...
Millennium Research, Inc., Apple Valley, MN, hires two employees to its marketing research team.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Millennium Research, Inc., Apple Valley, MN, hires two employees to its marketing research ...
Agriliance opens its first California-based Service Center in Fresno, CA, where it will distribute crop nutrients, crop protection products and seed to retail and wholesale customers in the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Agriliance opens its first California-based Service Center in Fresno, CA, where it will distribute crop nutrients, crop protection products and seed to retail and wholesale customers in the San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys. Agriliance has actively pursued business expansion in this ...
Westchester, Champaign, IL, announces its auction partner, Schrader, will now be marketed separately from Westchester Group, Inc.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Westchester, Champaign, IL, announces its auction partner, Schrader, will now be marketed separately from Westchester Group, Inc. The firms specialize in marketing ...
U.S. Bank's Food and Agribusiness division, Denver, CO, hires four new regional managers.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... U.S. Bank's Food and Agribusiness division, Denver, CO, hires four new regional managers to oversee its new geographic regions. Jamey Grating manages the bank's Central Region and was previously Sr VP of the Farm Credit System's Commercial Finance Group. Clay Jackson ...
DuPont announces it is executing its $100 million reinvestment plan that was announced late last year to increase its speed-to-market for new seed products.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... DuPont announces it is executing its $100 million reinvestment plan that was announced late last year to increase its speed-to-market for new seed products. The plan includes the addition of more than 400 positions, mainly in research and development in its wholly owned subsidiary Pioneer ...
More than eight out of ten soybean, corn, wheat and cotton growers who use precision technology on their farming operations say that this factor has increased their profitability, according to preliminary research findings from an effort conducted by dmrkynetec, formerly Doane Marketing Research, Inc.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... More than eight out of ten soybean, corn, wheat and cotton growers who use precision technology on their farming operations say that this factor has increased their profitability, according to preliminary research findings from an effort conducted by dmrkynetec, formerly Doane Marketing ...
BASF announces the new Secure Optimal Yield Scholarship program.(MARKETING NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... BASF announces the new Secure Optimal Yield Scholarship program. The annual $5,000 scholarship will be sponsored by BASF and managed by ASA. The first award will be for the fall 2008 semester and will be announced in honor of Kip Cullers to recognize his excellence and outstanding yield ...
WestfaliaSurge, Inc., selects Charleston / Orwig, Inc. to handle its industry public relations.(AGENCY NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... WestfaliaSurge, Inc., selects Charleston | Orwig, Inc. to handle its industry public relations and strategic planning. Charleston | Orwig will work to position WestfaliaSurge as the leading manufacturer of premier milking systems and dairy hygiene and supply products. ...
Osborn & Barr Canada hires Melain LaBelle as Managing Dir.(AGENCY NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Osborn & Barr Canada hires Melain LaBelle as Managing Dir. LaBelle has held senior account management positions with Canadian and International marketing communication firms for more than 20 years. Ron ...
Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications (R&K) hosts eight students for the third year.(AGENCY NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications (R&K) hosts eight students for the third year from the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences (CHSAS) as part of Groundhog Job Shadowing Week. "Helping prepare tomorrow's leaders means taking time today to show the opportunities ...
Valent BioSciences Corporation, Libertyville, IL, names The Meyocks Group as its agency of record for marketing communications.(contracts)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Valent BioSciences Corporation, Libertyville, IL, names The Meyocks Group as its agency of record for marketing communications. The agency will continue to handle corporate communications responsibilities for the company. "As a global leader in the ...
Swanson Russell Associates (SRA), Lincoln, NE, promotes Robin Barrett.(AGENCY NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Swanson Russell Associates (SRA), Lincoln, NE, promotes Robin Barrett to Media Buyer. Cindi Coulter is promoted to AssocArt Dir where she will develop advertising concepts and supervise SRA's production designers. Tony Sattler joins SRA's Interactive Dept as an ...
Colle+McVoy, Inc. hires Davis Jones as Contact Planner.(AGENCY NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Colle+McVoy, Inc. hires Davis Jones as Contact Planner. Prior to joining Colle+McVoy, Jones was with Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, San Francisco, where he was a media analyst for ...
The Hondo Group, Fort Worth, TX, joins the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Panhandle Slim (western wear) and the Susan G. Komen Foundation in celebrating "Stock Show Goes Pink.".(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Hondo Group, Fort Worth, TX, joins the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Panhandle Slim (western wear) and the Susan G. Komen Foundation in celebrating "Stock Show Goes Pink." The event honors all breast cancer survivors and supports the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. ...
Nicola Freeman joins the Paulsen Public Relations team as PR Coordinator/Writer.(AGENCY NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Nicola Freeman joins the Paulsen Public Relations team as PR Coordinator/Writer. ...
Betsy Francoeur joins Bader Rutter & Associates as an Acc't Exec.(AGENCY NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Betsy Francoeur joins Bader Rutter & Associates as an Acc't Exec in the agency's Public Relations Group ....
The National Cottonseed Products Association, Inc., Cordova, TN, selects Harvest PR & Marketing, Inc., Portland, OR.(AGENCY NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The National Cottonseed Products Association, Inc., Cordova, TN, selects Harvest PR & Marketing, Inc., Portland, OR, as its public relations agency of record. ...
Phil Gayter joins Nicholson Kovac, Inc..(AGENCY NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Phil Gayter joins Nicholson Kovac, Inc., as Dir of Creative Services. Gayters 30 years of agency experience includes ...
Dick Damrow, founder of Contract Marketing Resources.(AGENCY NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Dick Damrow, founder of Contract Marketing Resources, purchases interest in the Cedar Rapids, IA-based creative service firm North 40. North 40 will serve as an outsource partner for both in-house marketing departments and advertising agencies. Co-founders Gerard Estella and ...
DTN.(Data Transmission Network Corp. appoints Marcia Zarley Taylor )(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... DTN hires Marcia Zarley Taylor as Exec Editor. Taylor will assist DTN in its efforts to expand its editorial coverage of the rapidly changing agriculture ...
AdVance Broadcast & Communication, Ltd., founders of the Buckeye Ag Radio Network (BARN) acquires the Agri Broadcast Network (ABN), Lima, OH.(MEDIA NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... AdVance Broadcast & Communication, Ltd., founders of the Buckeye Ag Radio Network (BARN) acquires the Agri Broadcast Network (ABN), Lima, OH. ...
AgriNews Publications was honored by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA).(MEDIA NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... AgriNews Publications was honored by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) at the group's 77th annual convention and trade show in February. The publisher of Illinois AgriNews, Indiana AgriNews and CountryNews, ...
Brownfield, Ag News for America, announces Julie Harker joins the Brownfield team.(MEDIA NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Brownfield, Ag News for America, announces Julie Harker joins the Brownfield team ...
Glacier Ventures Int'l Corp., parent company of Farm Business Communications (FBC), Winnipeg, MB, and publisher of Manitoba Co-operator acquires Farmers' Independent Weekly (FIW).(MEDIA NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Glacier Ventures Int'l Corp., parent company of Farm Business Communications (FBC), Winnipeg, MB, and publisher of Manitoba Co-operator acquires Farmers' Independent Weekly (FIW) whose weekly publication is distributed throughout Manitoba. The publications are merged under the ...
High Plains.(MEDIA NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Board of Directors of High Plains Publishers names Tom Taylor as Publisher of High Plains Journal and VP/COO of High Plains Publishers. Prior to ...
After more than a decade of co-sponsoring the annual No-Till Innovator Awards to honor leaders in conservation tillage, Syngenta Crop Protection turned the tables on Lessiter Publications, presenting the group with a special No-Till Innovator Award.(MEDIA NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... After more than a decade of co-sponsoring the annual No-Till Innovator Awards to honor leaders in conservation tillage, Syngenta Crop Protection turned the tables on Lessiter Publications, presenting the group with a special No-Till Innovator Award. The surprise recognition took place last ...
Stan Bird receives the Western DairyBusiness magazine's 2007 Outstanding Dairy Industry Pioneer/ Service Provider Award.(MEDIA NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Stan Bird receives the Western DairyBusiness magazine's 2007 Outstanding Dairy Industry Pioneer/ Service Provider Award. The award recognizes Bird for his lifetime dedication to the dairy industry and his long time efforts to organize, market, and promote its activities. ...
Farm Progress Show.(MEDIA NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The 2008 Farm Progress Show, scheduled for August 26-28, will be held on a new, permanent biennial site east of Boone, IA. This long-term ...
Annex Publishing & Printing Inc. announces the acquisition of Manure Manager magazine from Vancouver.(MEDIA NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... Annex Publishing & Printing Inc. announces the acquisition of Manure Manager magazine from Vancouver based Manure Manager Partnership. Annex's agricultural publications ...
The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) elects Sam Bartee, CAC, as its new Pres.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC) elects Sam Bartee, CAC, as its new Pres. Bartee is president of Bartee Agrichemical Consultants, Inc., Olathe, KS. Also newly elected are: Pres-elect Ken Hilton, CAC, Red Wing Software, Red ...
The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers(ASFMRA) elects Ray L. Brownfield.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) elects Ray L. Brownfield, AFM, ARA, as it Pres. Brownfield is an Accredited Farm Manager (AFM) and Accredited Rural Appraiser ...
The Biopesticide Industry Alliance.(appointment of Michael H. Beevers )(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2007 ... The Biopesticide Industry Alliance (BPIA) appoints Michael H. Beevers as its new Exec Dir. Beevers' responsibilities will include strengthening BPIA's relationship with key regulatory agencies, increasing ...