Agri Marketing back issues from January 2008:
Welcome to the 2008 guide!(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... This year's annual AgriMarketing Services Guide contains over 15,000 valuable pieces of information. Many in the agricultural community report the Guide as one of their most valuable resources. First published 34 years ago, this year's edition contains the listings of over 1,100 ...
Companies.(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... ABS GLOBAL INC. 1525 River Rd, PO Box 459, DeForest, WI 53532; 608/846-3721, 800/227-7883, FAX: 608/846-6392 Web site: www.absglobal.com Year established: 1941 Fiscal year: July-June Parent company: Genus PLC Number of ...
The new legacy companies section.(LEGACY COMPANIES)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Last summer, one of AgriMarketing's faithful readers sent me an intriguing note. With it he included a two-page spread that ran in the magazine's October 1991 issue showing the mergers within the farm equipment industry. His note read, "This chart has been on my bulletin board ...
Independent seed corn companies.(LEGACY COMPANIES)(List)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AgVenture, Inc., Kentland, IN, www.agventure.com Beck's Superior Hybrids, Atlanta, IN, www.beckshybrids.com Bird Hybrids LLC., Tiffin, OH, www.birdhybrids.com Bo-Jac, Mount Pulaski, IL, www.bo-jac.com Burrus Bros. & Associated Growers, ...
Crop protection companies.(LEGACY COMPANIES)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Pre> CROP PROTECTION COMPANIES Editor's note: Following is a list of the crop protection chemical companies that have entered the North American market since 1980.HEADQUARTERS Name Country U.S. Website Advan ...
Direct marketing & list rental.(MARKETING SERVICES)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AGCALL INC. 251 Midpark Blvd S.E., Ste 150, Calgary, AB T2X 1S3; 403/256-1229,877/273-4333, FAX: 888/861-8333 Web site: www.agcall.com Year established: 1988 Number of employees: 14 Pres/CEO: Gordon Butcher ...
Editorial.(MARKETING SERVICES)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... ANDERSON & ASSOCIATES 305 Valley View Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62025; 618/656-0870, FAX: 618/656-0875 Web site: www.bbandersonandassociates.com Year established: 1994 Number of employees: 1 Pres: Barb Baylor Anderson ...
Market research/U.S. based.(MARKETING SERVICES)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... ABG 3905 Vincennes Rd, Ste 402, Indianapolis, IN 46268; 317/415-0500, 800/285-8859, FAX: 317/415-0501 Web site: www.abginc.com Branch offices: Washington, DC; Minneapolis, MN; St. Louis, MO; Ames, IA Year established: 1979 ...
Market research/Canadian based.(MARKETING SERVICES)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... BLACKSHEEP STRATEGY INC. 402-211 Bannatyne Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3P2; 204/927-9300, FAX: 204/927-9301 Web site: www.blacksheepstrategy.com Branch office: 3919 Varsity Dr N.W., Calgary Alberta T3A 0Z3 Year established: 2003 ...
Consulting/capital/M&A.(MARKETING SERVICES)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AGKNOWLOGY INC. 18957 Leslie St, Sharon, ON LOG 1V0; 905/478-2282 ext 226, FAX: 905/478-4122 Web site: www.agknowlogy.com Year established: 1999 Number of employees: 5 Services: Database development, Web-based data access, market ...
Personnel recruiting/executive search.(MARKETING SERVICES)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AGCAREERS.COM PO Box 1736, Clinton, NC 28329; 800/929-8975 Web site: www.agcareers.com Branch offices: Iowa, California, Ontario, Australia, New Zealand Pres: Eric Spell (eric.spell@agcareers.com) Services: Online career site and ...
Photography/video.(MARKETING SERVICES)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AGRILIFE STUDIOS 12660 135 1/2 Ave N., Dayton, MN 55327; 612/240-6979 Web site: www.agrilifestudios.com Year established: 2006 Co-owner/Client Svc Dir: Scott D. Whitman (scott@agrilifestudios.com) Co-owner/Creative Dir: Shawn Nielsen ...
Premiums/incentives & displays.(MARKETING SERVICES)(Directory)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... BASS PRO SHOPS/OUTDOOR WORLD INCENTIVES 2500 E. Kearney, Springfield, MO 65898; 417/873-5000 Web site: www.basspro.com Contact: Bill Wagner (bhwagner@basspro.com) Services: Wearables, outfitters, gift certificates CABELA'S ...
Communication agencies.(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... 5METACOM 630 W. Carmel Dr, Ste 180, Carmel, IN 46032; 317/580-7540, FAX: 317/580-7550 Web site: www.5metacom.com Year established: 1977 Number of employees: 28 Pres: Chris Wirthwein PR Dir: Mike King (mking@5metacom.com) ...
Canadian agencies.(COMMUNICATION AGENCIES)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... (See advertisement in this section.) ADFARM (CANADA) 250, 333-24 Ave S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 3E6; 403/410-7600, FAX: 403/41007601 Web site: www.adfarmonline.com Branch offices: 100 E. Seventh St, Ste 301, Kansas City, Me 64106; 7, 130 ...
U.S. publications.(PRINT)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... NOTE: Data is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Contact the publisher for the most current information. AG ALERT 2300 River Plaza Dr, Sacramento, CA 95833; 916/561-5570, FAX: 916/561-5695 Web site: www.cfbf.com Parent company: ...
U.S. print units.(PRINT)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AGRIBUSINESS PUBLICATIONS 5100 N, Sixth St, Ste 154, Fresno, CA 93710; 559/222-7954, 800/364-4894, FAX: 569/222-5115 Web site: www.myagribusiness.com Year established: 1975 Number of employees: 10 Pres/CEO: Tom Van Nortwick ...
U.S. print media sales reps.(PRINT)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... ASSOCIATIONS INC. 319 E. Fifth St, Des Moines, IA 50309; 515/280-7234, 800/577-4638, FAX: 515/280-6399 Year established: 1994 Number of employees: 3 Pres: Tom Smull (tsmull@associationsinc.us) Publications: Journal of Soil ...
Canadian publications.(PRINT)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... ALBERTA BEEF 202-2915 19th St N.E., Calgary, AB T2E 7A2; 403/250-1090, 800/387-2333, FAX: 403/291-9546 Web site: www.beefnews.com Parent company: Creative Motion Publishing Publisher/Sls Mgr/Editor: Garth McClintock (beefmag@telusplanet.net) ...
Canadian print units.(PRINT)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... ANNEX PUBLISHING & PRINTING INC. (EXETER DIVISION) 145 Thames Rd W., Exeter, ON N0M 1S3; 519/235-2400, FAX: 519/235-0798 Year established: 1973 Number of employees: 12 Publisher/Editor: Peter Darbishire (pdarbishire@annexweb.com) ...
U.S. radio.(BROADCAST)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The following stations are member entities of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, and employ NAFB member broadcasters. CALIFORNIA Fresno, CA KMJ RADIO 1071 W. Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93711; 559/490-5840 Farm Broadcaster: Roy Isom# ...
U.S. radio networks.(BROADCAST)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AG INFO CENTER NETWORK 4104 Country Ln, St. Joseph, MO 64506; 816/233-8881, FAX: 816/279-8280 Web site: www.aginfocenter.com 18 stations in KS, MO and NE all carrying farm programming VP: Mark Vail (mark.vail@eagleradio.net) Farm ...
Canadian networks.(BROADCAST)(Directory)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... GOLDEN WEST BROADCASTING PO Box 950, Altona, MB R0G 0B0; 204/324-6464, 800/374-3315, FAX: 204/324-8918 27 stations in MB, SK and AB Sales reps: Canadian Broadcast Sales (416/961-4770); Golden West Media (800/374-3315) NEWCAP RADIO ALBERTA ...
Canadian television networks.(BROADCAST)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AGVISION INC. 1 Communications Rd, London, ON N6J 4Z1; 519/438-8747 Web site: ...
Television programs/channels.(BROADCAST)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... (See advertisement in this section.) AGDAY TELEVISION 25 Executive Dr, Ste A, Lafayette, IN 47905; 765/449-8000, FAX: 765/449-8010 Web site: www.agday.com 100-plus-station national network; regional buys available CEO: Andrew J ....
Broadcast media sales reps.(BROADCAST)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... (See advertisement in this issue.) CLEAR CHANNEL KATZ ADVANTAGE AGRI-MARKETING 222 S. Ninth St, Ste 3310, Minneapolis, MN 55402; 612/359-3332, FAX: 612/338-8916 Year established: 1979 Number of employees: 1 CEO/Pres: Stu Olds ...
E-services.(E-BUSINESS)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... ADFARM 100 E. 7th St, Ste 301, Kansas City, MO 64106; 816/842-5983, 888/903-5983, FAX: 816/221-5833 Web site: www.adfarmonline.com Branch offices: 101 N 10th, Ste 110, Fargo, ND 58102; 250,333- 24th Ave SW, Calgary, AB, T2S 3E6; 7, 130 Research Lane, ...
E-information.(E-BUSINESS)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AGFAX MEDIA 142 Westlake Dr, Brandon, MS 39047-9020; 601/992-9488, 888/327-6329, FAX: 601/992-3503 Web site: www.agfax.com Year established: 1978 Number of employees: 3 Partner: Owen Taylor (owen@agfax.com) Services: ...
E-commerce.(E-BUSINESS)(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AGCAREERS.COM PC Box 1736, Clinton, NC 28329; 910/592-9417, FAX: 910/592-9410 Web site: www.agcareers.com Pres: Eric Spell (eric.spell@agcareers.com) Services: Online career site and human resource service provider for agriculture, food, natural ...
Associations.(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION 1156 15th St N.W., Ste 302, Washington, DC 20005; 202/457-0825, 800/535-6272, FAX: 202/457-0864 Web site: www.arade.org CEO/Exec Dir: Jack Eberspacher (jack@aradc.org) VP, Corp Relations & Regulatory Policy: ...
Association mgmt firms.(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... DRAKE & COMPANY 16020 Swingley Ridge Rd, Ste 300, Chesterfield, MO 63017; 636/449-5050, FAX: 636/449-5051 Web site: www.drakeco.com Year established: 1992 Number of employees: 20 New Business Contacts: Steve Drake ...
Telephone directory.(Directory)
Jan 01, 2008 ... <Pre> TELEPHONE DIRECTORY A 5METACOM 49 317/580-7540 ABG36 317/415-0500, 800/285-8859 ABS GLOBAL INC. 4 608/846-3721, ...
What a year!(FOR OPENERS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008; ... 2007 goes down in the book as a record shattering one for agriculture and agri-marketers and one that has meant prosperity for most in the industry. It is long overdue for this magnificent market which has had to slug it out for 30 years since its last boom time in the 1970s. ...
Five years ago (2003).(THIS MONTH IN AGRIMARKETING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... * AGCO acquires Sunflower Manufacturing. * Kuhn, Saverne, France, acquires Knight ...
Ten years ago (1998).(THIS MONTH IN AGRIMARKETING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... * Doane Marketing Research acquires Maritz Marketing Research. * Koch Industries, Wichita, KS, acquires Purina Mills, Inc. * AGCO acquires substantially all of Massey-Ferguson North America. * Monsanto promotes Hugh Grant to co-Pres of the company's ...
Twenty years ago (1988).(THIS MONTH IN AGRIMARKETING)
Jan 01, 2008 ... * The courts rule in favor of Pioneer Hi-Bred in its case against Holden's that claimed the latter had wrongfully obtained Pioneer's genetics and used them in their corn breeding program. * Dow Chemical acquires United AgriSeeds. "The seeds business ...
Nicholson Kovac, Inc.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Bob McEwen joins Nicholson Kovac, Inc., as VP/Dir of Public Relations. During his career, he has been ...
The U.S. Supreme Court lets stand without comment a lower court's ruling against a farmer in Mississippi who re-planted Monsanto's soybean seed.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The U.S. Supreme Court lets stand without comment a lower court's ruling against a farmer in Mississippi who re-planted Monsanto's soybean seed. In 1999, Monsanto sued Homan ...
Roy Leidahl launches editorial services for agribusinesses, focusing on North American animal feed, feed ingredients and animal agriculture industries.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Editorial)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Roy Leidahl launches editorial services for agribusinesses, focusing on North American animal feed, feed ingredients and animal agriculture industries. He previously was with Watt Publishing and has been with Capital Press, and The Miller Publishing Co. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
WildBlue Communications, Inc., Denver, CO, which provides high-speed Internet access over its satellite-based network to consumers and small businesses in rural communities, signs an agreement with Google, Inc. to provide a suite of enhanced Web services.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... WildBlue Communications, Inc., Denver, CO, which provides high-speed Internet access over its satellite-based network to consumers and small businesses in rural communities, signs an agreement with Google, Inc. to provide a suite of enhanced Web services. The result ...
Pro Farmer newsletter names the U.S. corn grower as its "Person of the Year" for 2007, recognizing that, collectively, growers "grew enough corn to satisfy demand in the food, fuel, export and feed industries.".(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Pro Farmer newsletter names the U.S. corn grower as its "Person of the Year" for 2007, recognizing that, collectively, growers "grew enough corn to satisfy demand in the food, fuel, export and feed industries." The National Corn Growers Assoc. received an honorable mention for ...
Tyson Foods and USDA agree to new more informative labeling for the company's "Raised Without Antibiotics" chicke program.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Tyson Foods and USDA agree to new and more informative labeling for the company's "Raised Without Antibiotics" chicken program. The new label on its packages will read: "Chicken Raised Without Antibiotics that impact ...
AgriMarketing's top five events in 2007.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... 1. Record net farm income: buoyed by booming demand of crops for biofuel production and record exports, net farm income for 2007 soared to $87.5 billion. This is a nearly 50% increase over 2006, and $30 billion more than the 10-year average. Land and cash rent prices are at record levels. ...
Nat'l Assoc. of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB).(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Nat'l Assoc. of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) names Mike Parry, Waseca, MN, as consultant to represent NAFB member stations and networks in making marketing, research and ...
Theresa Cannavo joins Kent Feeds, Muscatine, IA, as Equine and Specialty Brand Mgr.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Theresa Cannavo joins Kent Feeds, Muscatine, IA, as Equine and Specialty Brand Mgr. A long-time ...
Farm Credit Services of Mid-America.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(appointment of Summer Goldman)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Summer Goldman is named VP-Financial Services for Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Louisville, KY. She will be responsible for the five Farm Credit offices and will be accountable for over ...
USDA.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Patricia P. Klintberg is named Dir of USDA's Farm Service Agency's Office of External Affairs. She had been Dir USDA's Constituent Affairs and previously has been with Farm Journal and Doane's Agricultural Report. Titan Machinery Inc., Fargo, ND, announces it has acquired ...
Monsanto.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The State of Pennsylvania bans dairies from labeling the milk in their containers as produced by cattle that have never been treated with rBST, a product marketed by Monsanto under the brand name Posilac. The product has been approved for use in ...
TYM-USA, the U.S. unit of South Korean farm tractor-maker Tong Yang Moolsan Co., is investing and building a $1.1 million, 88,000 sq ft farm tractor assembly plant in Wilson County, NC.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... TYM-USA, the U.S. unit of South Korean farm tractor-maker Tong Yang Moolsan Co., is investing and building a $1.1 million, 88,000 sq ft farm tractor assembly plant in Wilson County, NC. The company will start ...
Redball, LLC.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Redball, LLC, Benson, MN, names Mike Snyder Sis and Mktg Dir. He most recently was with AMVAC and before that has been with Monsanto, FMC and UAP. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Grant Lien is named Prod Mgr for its Model 7830 self-propelled sprayer, which was introduced in ...
Chr. Hansen Animal Health and Nutrition.(AT CLOSING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Chr. Hansen Animal Health and Nutrition, Milwaukee, WI, announces the appointment Steve Vale as Reg'l Sls Mgr for the Pacific Northwest, Southwestern ...
In memoriam.(AT CLOSING NEWS)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Gintarius (Ginty) Frank Jocius, 62, Guelph, ON, lost his two-year baffle with brain cancer on January 2, 2008. Born in post-war Germany of Lithuanian parents who had fled their Baltic homeland in 1944, they immigrated to Canada in 1949, settling in Rodney, ON. ...
At the NAFB Convention.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Ted Hailer, AdFarm/Jordon Group hosted a panel of fellow marketing communication agency executives at the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention. Participating were Colleen Church McDowall, Osborn & Barr Communications; Judy ...
AG Council meets.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Board of Directors of the Agricultural Council of America recently gather to plan its annual Ag Day activities. Shown are Chairman Gerald Tumbleson, NCGA; Linda Tank, CHS; Greg Webb, ADM. Standing Jim Bone, DuPont; Barry Nelson, Deere; Terry Gilbert, Farm Bureau; Kent ...
Farm Journal forum.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Farm Journal hosted its annual Forum last month in Washington, D.C. Shown are a few of its participants Andrew Burchett, Monsanto; Sen. Tom Harkin (IA-D), and Farm Journal's Roger Bernard and Charlene Finck. Policy makers, regulators, USDA ...
Ad award winner.(FYI NEWS & NOTES)(Tom Taylor,Pete Weil recognized by AgriMarketing Publisher Lynn Henderson )(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] AgriMarketing Publisher Lynn Henderson presents a plaque to High Plains Journal (HPJ) Publisher Tom Taylor and Nat'l Acct's Mgr Pete Weil recognizing HPJ as having the highest scoring ad in AgriMarketing's annual study conducted by Readex ...
Eli Lilly and Co.(MARKETING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Eli Lilly and Co. promotes Jeff Simmons to Pres of its Elanco Animal Health division. He replace Pat James who is named Special Advisor on ...
Ice Miller LLP.(MARKETING NEWS)(Ice Miller Donadio and Ryan)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Ice Miller LLP, Indianapolis, IN, forms an agricultural law initiative to provide legal services specifically tailored to the food and agribusiness industry. Melissa Proffitt Reese will chair the initiative. Joining the firm is Beth ...
Vermeer Manufacturing Co. and the Dutch-based Lely Group announce plans to jointly acquire 100% of the assets of German agricultural baler and bale-wrapper manufacturer Welger Maschinenfabrik GmbH.(MARKETING NEWS)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Vermeer Manufacturing Co. and the Dutch-based Lely Group announce plans to jointly acquire 100% of the assets of German agricultural baler and bale-wrapper manufacturer Welger ...
The Risk Management Agency of the USDA announces it plans to implement the Biotech Yield Endorsement (BYE) for the 2008 crop year that features lowered premiums for crop insurance for non-irrigated corn producers in the pilot states of IL, IN, IA, and MN.(MARKETING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Risk Management Agency of the USDA announces it plans to implement the Biotech Yield Endorsement (BYE) for the 2008 crop year that features lowered premiums for crop insurance for non-irrigated corn ...
John Deere.(MARKETING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... John Deere Agricultural Equipment Division announces the realignment of advertising and marketing communications responsibilities at its Lenexa, KS, office. David Pauli is named Division Mgr, Large Ag Equipment; Rick Haun, ...
EMD Crop BioScience.(MARKETING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Paul Schmidt joins EMD Crop BioScience as Pres, succeeding Tom Winkofske, who has retired. Previously, Schmidt was VP, New Business Ventures ...
VeraSun Energy Corp., Brookings, SD, and US BioEnergy Corp., St. Paul, MN, announce they plan to merge to create the nation's largest ethanol manufacturer.(MARKETING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... VeraSun Energy Corp., Brookings, SD, and US BioEnergy Corp., St. Paul, MN, announce they plan to merge to create the nation's largest ethanol manufacturer. The merger, expected to close during the first quarter of 2008, is pending shareholder approval, anti-trust regulatory ...
Pioneer Hi-Bred.(MARKETING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Pioneer Hi-Bred names Bill Belzer as Sr Mktg Mgr, North American Sales (NAS) for Corn. He had previously managed the Pioneer www.GrowingPoint.com Web site. ...
Cargill.(MARKETING NEWS)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Cargill launches www.CargillAg.com, a Web site developed to give grain producers a one-stop, online grain marketing resource. The new site offers streaming grain and livestock ...