Agri Marketing back issues from May 2007:
Product stewardship.(FOR OPENERS)(new technology introduced in agricultural market place)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007; ... The new technology that has been recently introduced to the ag marketplace, and that which is on its way, is truly revolutionary. It has allowed crop yields to thrive, in spite of what Mother Nature has thrown its way, be it drought, insects, fungus, or other pestilence. ...
Salute to Eldon White.(Eldon White has joined the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007; ... In this issue, we announce the news that NAMA's Exec VP Eldon White has joined the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association. We wish him the very best as he takes over the leadership of the 130-year old organization ....
Five years ago (2002).(THIS MONTH IN AGRIMARKETING)
May 01, 2007 ... * Bayer acquires Aventis agrochemical unit for $6.4 billion. In 2000, the unit had $540 million in sales. * The Agricultural ...
Then years ago (1997).(THIS MONTH IN AGRIMARKETING)
May 01, 2007 ... * Garst Seed Co. releases the first corn hybrid that is resistant to both IMI and liberty herbicides. * ARI Network Services and RAPID release an Allied Industry Directory to support electronic commerce in the ag industry. * Major fertilizer ...
Twenty years ago (1987).(THIS MONTH IN AGRIMARKETING)(Agri-News Publications)(Best of Show)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... * Lynn Barker is promoted to VP Sales/Mktg at Agri-News Publications. * Ciba-Geigy (C-G) wins NAMA's 1987 Best of Show for its "Weathering The Storm " TV campaign which shows the company's support for the American farmer. C-G Ad Mgrs are Jim Palmer and Michael Joyce. Agency is ...
USA Rice Federation.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Betsy Ward is named Pres/CEO of the USA Rice Federation. Ward served for two years as the USA Rice VP for ...
Chemtura Corp.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Chemtura Corp, Middlebury, CT, announces a restructuring in which it will have four, rather than the current six, business units. Group Presidents are: Crop Protection--interim Greg McDaniel. ...
BASF and Monsanto Company announce a joint research, development and commercialization collaboration in plant biotechnology focusing on high yielding crops and crops that are more tolerant to adverse environmental conditions.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... BASF and Monsanto Company announce a joint research, development and commercialization collaboration in plant biotechnology focusing on high yielding crops and crops that are more tolerant to adverse environmental conditions. The two companies will dedicate a joint budget of ...
Destron Fearing.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(appointment of Sue Brown )(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Destron Fearing, St. Paul, MN, announces the addition of Sue Brown as Product Mgr. For the past six years, Brown has owned and operated Brown + Associates, a virtual ...
Schering-Plough Corporation announces it will acquire Organon BioSciences N.V., the human and animal health care businesses of Akzo Nobel N.V. and parent company of Intervet.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Schering-Plough Corporation announces it will acquire Organon BioSciences N.V., the human and animal health care businesses of Akzo Nobel N.V. and parent company of ...
Alpharma Inc.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Alpharma Inc. moves its headquarters to Bridgewater, NJ. It had been in Ft. Lee, NJ. New address and phone ...
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) requests Syngenta not to release seed with the Agrisure Rootworm trait (MIR 604), which has not received full approval in Japan and currently lacks regulatory approval in most major export markets.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) requests Syngenta not to release seed with the Agrisure Rootworm trait (MIR 604), which has not received full approval in Japan and currently lacks regulatory approval in most major export markets. Syngenta responds that it is seeking ...
U.S. agricultural equipment industry.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... A new study reports the U.S. agricultural equipment industry generates over $82 billion in economic activity and is responsible for nearly 250,000 jobs in all 50 states, and industry exports represent a major source of revenue for U.S. manufacturers. The ...
Wilbur-Ellis Company acquires Krech Dakota Airspray's retail agronomy business, Huron, SD.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Wilbur-Ellis Company acquires Krech Dakota Airspray's retail agronomy business, Huron, SD. The ...
Monsanto Company comments it is disappointed that a preliminary injunction will stop the sale of Roundup Ready alfalfa to farmers.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Monsanto Company comments it is disappointed that a preliminary injunction will stop the sale of Roundup Ready alfalfa to farmers. The injunction was issued in a lawsuit currently pending due to a court ruling that the USDA had failed to follow procedural requirements of the ...
New Holland.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(appointment of Troy Price)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... New Holland North American sales names Troy Price as VP of Sales. Price most recently was VP of N.A. Sls and Mktg for CNH Capital's agricultural and construction sales and ...
MachineryLink, Inc., Kansas City, MO, and Agri-Trend Agrology Ltd., Red Deer, AB, announce they have entered into a co-marketing agreement which gives Canadian farmers access to MachineryLink's harvest equipment cost analysis tools and Managed Lease programs for late model combines.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... MachineryLink, Inc., Kansas City, MO, and Agri-Trend Agrology Ltd., Red Deer, AB, announce they have entered into a co-marketing agreement which gives Canadian farmers access to MachineryLink's harvest equipment cost analysis tools and Managed ...
BouMatic acquires Strangko A/S, a leading dairy equipment manufacturer with headquarters in Varde, Denmark.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... BouMatic acquires Strangko A/S, a leading dairy equipment manufacturer with headquarters in Varde, Denmark. BouMatic has also introduced several new products ...
DuPont announces its subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. has successfully concluded its patent infringement dispute with Genome and Agricultural Biotechnology (GAAB), LLC.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... DuPont announces its subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. has successfully concluded its patent infringement dispute with Genome and Agricultural Biotechnology (GAAB), LLC, over in-plant protection against soybean ...
Testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirms the presence of trace levels of genetic material not yet approved for commercialization in Clearfield 131 (CL131) rice seed.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Testing by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirms the presence of trace levels of genetic material not yet ...
Floating hospitality suite.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
May 01, 2007 ... One of the more memorable hospitality suites at this year's Commodity Classic was Successful Farming's (SF) yacht. Shown here are the welcoming crew, including (L to R) SF's Jana Rieker, the yacht's owners Michael Frazier and his wife Mell Meredith-Frazier, SF's Scott Mortimer ...
Top management panel.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
May 01, 2007 ... At last month's 2007 National Agri-Marketing Association's (NAMA) Conference and Trade Show, a panel of agri-marketers shared their comments on "What Keeps Senior Managers Awake" at night. Participants included (l to r) Travis Dickinson, VP Mktg, Syngenta Crop Protection; ...
Agrimarketing's board meets.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... The 2007 AgriMarketing editorial advisory board met last month. Attending the meeting were (l to r, front row) Bob Wilhelm, AdFarm; Tommy Keith, John Deere Crop Insurance; Erika Brandt, AgCareers.com, and Bev Larson, NK Brand seeds. Back row: Bob McNaughton, Dog & Pony Productions; Jim ...
National Ag Day awards.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
May 01, 2007 ... The celebration of National Ag Day began on Thursday, March 15, 2007, with a luncheon on "The Convergence of Food and Fuel" at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Shown above are representatives from a few of the events sponsors (l to r) Krista Knigge, Case IH; Jerry ...
Adam Skolnik joins the International division of Valmont Industries as VP of International Project Business.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Adam Skolnik joins the International division of Valmont Industries as VP of International Project Business. Prior to ...
CLAAS.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... CLAAS is sponsoring an around the world journey on one of its tractors to raise funds for the CARE charity, an organization that tackles the underlying causes of poverty. In 300 days, Matthias Lause, Bad Dribung, Germany, is expected to travel through 17 countries in five ...
Monsanto states letters from more than 500 concerned individuals have been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting action to stop deceptive milk labeling and advertising.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Monsanto states letters from more than 500 concerned individuals have been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting action to stop deceptive milk labeling and advertising. The letters outline how certain milk labels ...
The Progressive Agricultural Foundation, Birmingham, AL, creates the Methamphetamine Awareness Program.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The Progressive Agricultural Foundation, Birmingham, AL, creates the Methamphetamine Awareness Program. Monsanto, Agriliance, Agrium, PotashCorp and the Rosen Family Foundation have ...
A multi-state, multi-disciplinary research and education program for the Midwest dairy industry has been launched by ten Midwestern land-grant universities and will be headquartered in the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... A multi-state, multi-disciplinary research and education program for the Midwest dairy industry has been launched by ten Midwestern land-grant universities and will be headquartered in the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences. The new program--the Midwest Dairy ...
WestfaliaSurge, Naperville, IL, announces the acquisition of J. Houle & Fils Inc., the leading manufacturer of livestock manure-handling equipment in North America.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... WestfaliaSurge, Naperville, IL, announces the acquisition of J. Houle & Fils Inc., the leading manufacturer of livestock manure-handling equipment in North America. Houle will operate independently as a sister company to WestfaliaSurge, Inc. WestfaliaSurge is dedicated to ...
Agrium Inc. announces it has acquired a 19.6% equity position in a Chinese specialty fertilizer company, Hanfeng Evergreen Inc. (Hanfeng) for $63 million.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Agrium Inc. announces it has acquired a 19.6% equity position in a Chinese specialty fertilizer company, Hanfeng Evergreen Inc. (Hanfeng) for $63 million. In addition, Agrium has the opportunity to participate in a proposed joint ...
Montana Tractors.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Montana Tractors, Springdale, AR, announces Ted Wade, Vice Chmn and Co-Owner of the company will assume the responsibilities of CEO. Montana Tractors also promotes Tom Patterson to VP of Mktg & Sls, creating two new RSD positions, one ...
KINZE Manufacturing, Inc. and Ag Leader Technology, Inc. partner to develop new planting technology that significantly improves the precision and control of rowcrop planters while expanding the farmer's crop management capabilities.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... KINZE Manufacturing, Inc. and Ag Leader Technology, Inc. partner to develop new planting technology that significantly improves the precision and control of rowcrop planters while expanding the farmer's crop management capabilities. The new KINZE Vision system is based on the Ag ...
Broin Companies announce they will build their 30th ethanol production facility near Fostoria, OH.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The Broin Companies announce they will build their 30th ethanol production facility near Fostoria, OH. In other news, the Broin Companies announce their name change to Poet. Poet President and CEO Jeff Broin says they wanted a name that would reflect the unique ...
John Deere acquires Conserva Pak Seeding Systems from Vale Farms Ltd., Saskatchewan, Canada.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... John Deere acquires Conserva Pak Seeding Systems from Vale Farms Ltd., Saskatchewan, Canada. Vale Farms Ltd., will continue to market and support existing Conserva Pak branded products for the remainder of the spring 2007 seeding season. ...
Dow AgroSciences LLC announces a realignment of its field sales territories and responsibilities.(MARKETING NEWS)(Financial report)
May 01, 2007 ... Dow AgroSciences LLC announces a realignment of its field sales territories and responsibilities. Sales representatives now will service both crop protection products and its line of range and pasture herbicides. The Range & Pasture sales force becomes part of the Crops group, ...
The Alamo Group Inc. announces it has acquired Henke Manufacturing Corporation.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The Alamo Group Inc. announces it has acquired Henke Manufacturing Corporation. The former principal owners of Henke, Todd ...
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announce the approval of the first U.S. and Canada joint label for a pesticide product under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The North Dakota Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announce the approval of the first U.S. and Canada joint label for a pesticide product under the North American ...
Komie Hossini joins Bayer CropScience Canada, as Corp Comms Specialist.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Komie Hossini joins Bayer CropScience Canada, as Corp Comms Specialist. Hossini will be ...
Syngenta announces the acquisition of the Fischer group, headquartered in Germany, specializes in the breeding and marketing of flower crops.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Syngenta announces the acquisition of the Fischer group, headquartered in Germany, specializes in the breeding and marketing of flower crops. ...
Carhartt.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Carhartt, Dearborn, MI, introduces a new line of durable and comfortable workwear especially for Rural lifestyle women. The line will be widely ...
Randy Podany joins ABG as a Dir on the Alignment Solutions team.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Randy Podany joins ABG as a Dir on the Alignment Solutions team. As Dir, Podany will lead strategy projects and coach members of ABG's strategy team. With more than 20 years of experience in ...
BASF.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Farmers nationwide who purchased the BASF herbicide POAST, may now be eligible for cash benefits from a $62.5 million fund established from a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit claims BASF fraudulently marketed the same herbicide as different products--POAST and POAST Plus--at ...
Scott Whitman, Minneapolis MN, announces the launch of AgriLife Studios, offering custom assignment photography and campaign-ready stock images to the ag production and rural lifestyle market.(MARKETING NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Scott Whitman, Minneapolis MN, announces the launch of AgriLife Studios, offering custom assignment photography and campaign-ready stock images to the ag production and rural lifestyle market. AgriLife Studios teams Whitman, a veteran agrimarketer and founder of MWI ...
Farmland prices in the western Cornbelt continue to soar.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Farmland prices in the western Cornbelt continue to soar. Landowner newsletter reports: For the second time in two months, another piece of prime Iowa farmland sold for more than $6,500 an acre in late March. The buyer is a farmer who intends to farm the land. What's ...
AdFarm announces the acquisition of the consulting division of Issues Ink, Winnipeg, MB, which focuses on providing agribusiness insights to strengthen business and marketing performance.(AGENCY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... AdFarm announces the acquisition of the consulting division of Issues Ink, Winnipeg, MB, which focuses on providing agribusiness insights to strengthen business and marketing performance. Robynne Anderson, the current Pres of Issues Ink will join AdFarm's consulting practice, as ...
Brighton Agency, Inc.(AGENCY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Brighton Agency, Inc., moves its offices to 231 South Bemiston, Suite 1000, Clayton, MO ...
Swanson Russell Associates (SRA).(AGENCY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Swanson Russell Associates (SRA) announces the addition of Judy Pickens as Media Planner and Jill Kreikemeier as Acc't Coordinator in its Omaha office ....
ICL Performance Products LP, Creve Coeur, MO, names Osborn & Barr Communications (O&B) its agency of record.(AGENCY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... ICL Performance Products LP, Creve Coeur, MO, names Osborn & Barr Communications (O&B) its agency of record. Lisa Harris is named Acc't Lead and Nicole Traycoff is named PR lead. ...
The Hondo Group, Ft. Worth, TX, announces the opening of an office in Darlington, WI.(AGENCY NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... The Hondo Group, Ft. Worth, TX, announces the opening of an office in Darlington, WI. The Midwest office will focus on agriculture and dairy clients. Kim Jones has been named VP over the new Midwest branch. She has been with Charleston | Orwig, Bader Rutter and Miller Meester. ...
Gibbs & Soell Public Relations (G&S).(AGENCY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Gibbs & Soell Public Relations (G&S) promotes Ann Camden and Kerry Henderson to Sr VPs. Camden and Henderson collectively have more than 23 years of G&S experience. Both have led account teams serving a variety of ...
Charleston / Orwig, Inc.(AGENCY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Charleston | Orwig, Inc. promotes-Laura Henke to Dir of Media Services. Her new responsibilities include administrative input and ...
Colle+McVoy, Inc.(AGENCY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Colle+McVoy, Inc. names Alicia Patrick as Sr Interactive Strategist. Previously, Patrick was with Target Corporation and has worked for Capsule, Hanley Wood, and Larsen Design + Interactive. Brian Sandom joins the agency as Sr Interactive Strategist from Target. Amy ...
Erin Jarolimek and Carina Emil join AdFarm's, Fargo, ND, office as Acc't Execs.(AGENCY NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Erin Jarolimek and Carina Emil join AdFarm's, Fargo, ND, office as Acc't Execs. Prior to joining AdFarm, Jarolimek was Mktg Comms Dir for Progressive Ag. ...
Agri-Pulse Communications acquires the Webster Agricultural Letter.(MEDIA NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Agri-Pulse Communications acquires the Webster Agricultural Letter. Subscribers to the semi-monthly, Arlington, VA-based Webster Agricultural Letter, will now receive the Agri-Pulse newsletter on a weekly basis. Jim Webster will continue to contribute his highly ...
Farm Journal Media.(MEDIA NEWS)(appointments)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Farm Journal Media promotes Jim Dickrell, long-time editor of DAIRY TODAY, to Assoc Publisher. In addition to his new responsibilities, Dickrell will also continue to serve as editor of DAIRY TODAY and Elite Producer magazines. Farm Journal Media also expands its ...
BowTie Inc., Irvine, CA, has redesigned HobbyFarms.com, the accompanying site to Hobby Farms and Hobby Farm Home magazines (www.hobbyfarms.com).(MEDIA NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... BowTie Inc., Irvine, CA, has redesigned HobbyFarms.com, the accompanying site to Hobby Farms and Hobby Farm Home magazines (www.hobbyfarms.com). Features ...
Rick Haines, Northern Ag Network, receives R-CALF's annual "Wheel Horse Hall of Fame" Award.(MEDIA NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Rick Haines, Northern Ag Network, receives R-CALF's annual "Wheel Horse Hall of Fame" Award, presented each ...
Meredith Corp. and Learfield Communications, Inc., create a joint venture to serve the rural lifestyle market.(MEDIA NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Meredith Corp. and Learfield Communications, Inc., create a joint venture to serve the rural lifestyle market. Learfield is purchasing an ownership stake in the Living the Country Life brand which will be managed jointly by the two companies under the name Living the Country ...
Managing your second season.(Sales and Marketing Insights from Purdue University)
May 01, 2007; ... In a recent conversation with a west coast nursery supplier, he talked with us about working with his sales team on their off-season selling activities--a time of year he called his "Second Season." This term got us thinking about how sales managers in agribusinesses could help their staff ...
Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Ft. Worth, TX, names Eldon J. White as Exec VP. White was the Exec VP of the National AgriMarketing Association (NAMA), Overland Park, KS, serving the ...
Dr. Thomas L. Jensen joins the staff of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) as Northern Great Plains Reg'l Dir.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief article)
May 01, 2007 ... Dr. Thomas L. Jensen joins the staff of the International Plant Nutrition Institute (IPNI) as Northern Great Plains Reg'l Dir. He will be based in the Saskatoon, SK, office of the Institute, with responsibility for agronomic programs of the organization in the provinces of Alberta, ...
The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) announces the results of the Continuation Referendum for the California Pistachio Commission (CPC) stating the California pistachio producers did not achieve the required vote to continue the CPC.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Financial report)
May 01, 2007 ... The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) announces the results of the Continuation Referendum for the California Pistachio Commission (CPC) stating the California pistachio producers did not achieve the required vote to continue the CPC. This is the first check-off ...
Cattlemen's Beef Board.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... The Cattlemen's Beef Board (CBB) names Tom Ramey CEO. He will replace Monte Reese, who retires after 17 years of service to CBB. Ramey has served as CBB's CFO for 13 ...
Tom Hance joins Gordley Associates, Washington, D.C., where he will provide government relations services for the American Soybean Association (ASA).(ASSOCIATION NEWS)
May 01, 2007 ... Tom Hance joins Gordley Associates, Washington, D.C., where he will provide government relations services for the American Soybean Association (ASA). Most recently, Hance served as the Federal Policy Dir and head of ...