Our diamond anniversary!(VIEW FROM THE TOP: CROPLIFE
AMERICA)(Interview)
Name: Jay Vroom
Title: Pres/CEO CropLife America (CLA)
Career: Prior to joining CLA in 1989, he had served in executive
management for the National Fertilizer Solutions Association, . . .
CLA: 75 years of service.(SALUTE TO CROPLIFE AMERICA!)
1924 Several agricultural chemical manufacturers organized the
Agricultural Insecticides and Fungicides Manufacturers Association
(AIFMA). The organization's objective was to develop markets . . .
Lea S. Hitchner Service Award honorees over the years.(SALUTE TO
CROPLIFE AMERICA!)(Table)
LEAS. HITCHNER SERVICE AWARD
HONOREES OVER THE YEARS
Editor's Note: For over 40 years, CropLife America has presented the
Lea S. Hitchner Service Award annually to a representative of one
its . . .
Leadership over the years.(SALUTE TO CROPLIFE AMERICA!)
LEADERSHIP OVER THE YEARS
CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD
Over its 75 year history, 42 people have served as Chairman of
the Board of CropLife America. Now elected for two-year
terms, these leaders have . . .
2008-2009 CLA board of directors.(SALUTE TO CROPLIFE
AMERICA!)
Chairman: Eric Wintemute
AMVAC Chemical Corp.
Jay Vroom (ex officio)
CropLife America
Steve Barwick
GROWMARK, Inc.
Peter Bromley
United Phosphorus, Inc.
Lynn Brookhuser, Advan LLC
. . .
The crop protection industry: past-present-future.(SALUTE TO
CROPLIFE AMERICA!)
How has the consumer benefited from the Crop Protection industry?
by Vern Hawkins, VP/Commercial Operations, Syngenta Crop Protection
How is it possible to feed a burgeoning population and . . .
CLA'S current activities.(SALUTE TO CROPLIFE
AMERICA!)(CropLife America )
CropLife America (CLA) undertakes a myriad of scientific,
regulatory, legislative, legal and communication activities on behalf of
its 65 member companies.
CLA members develop and commercialize . . .
Croplife America: its history and accomplishments.(SALUTE TO
CROPLIFE AMERICA!)
CropLife America (CLA), a national trade association which
represents virtually all the leading U.S. crop protection companies, has
encountered a remarkable mosaic of twists and turns during its . . .
Crop protection: the vital tool.(SALUTE TO CROPLIFE
AMERICA!)(CropLife America)
A hearty congratulations to CropLife America, the trade association
whose members include crop protection manufacturers, formulators, and
distributors, on its 75th anniversary.
This special . . .
The booming fertilizer business.(VIEW FROM THE TOP: TERRA
INDUSTRIES INC.)(Interview)
Name: Mike Bennett
Title: President/CEO, Terra Industries, Sioux City, IA
Career: Began his career with Terra as an Operations Technician in
its Port Neal, IA, plant. He has worked his way up . . .
Updates for Agri marketers.(Calendar)
MARCH
MAR. 31-APR.5: Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, Brandon, MB;
www.brandonfairs.com.
APRIL
APR. 16-18: NAMA Conference & Trade Show, Kansas City, MO;
www.nama.org.
APR: 17-19: Southern . . .
Regional best of NAMA results.(SPECIAL MEMBER BONUS)(National
Agri-Marketing Association)(Table)(Company rankings)
Regional Best of NAMA judging took place during November in Kansas
City. From the six regions 509 were eligible to advance to the national
competition, held during February in Kansas City. Those . . .
Regional best of NAMA events.(National NAMA News: News and
information for members and friends of NAMA)
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REGION II
BEST OF NAMA
Date: January 22, 2008
Location: VooDoo Lounge, Harrah's Casino, Kansas City,
Missouri
Turnout: 130+
Details: Honored the best work of . . .
What happens in Vegas ...(National NAMA News: News and
information for members and friends of NAMA)
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On January 15-17, 2008, NAMA's Executive Committee met in Las
Vegas to begin planning for the year and conduct other association
business.
Front Row: Robert Ratliff, . . .
Excitement builds for 2008 conference.(National NAMA News: News
and information for members and friends of NAMA)(Conference
news
Are you ready to "Lead the Charge" with NAMA? Please make
plans to join us April 16-18, 2008, in Kansas City, Missouri. With a
stellar speaker lineup featuring prominent authors and industry . . .
Pfizer veterinarian re-establishes animal Ag in war-torn
Afghanistan.(THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX)
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In a mountainous region in Afghanistan, along the Pakistan border,
fighting and drought had decimated the animal population. What was once
a thriving livestock region had . . .
Van Eck's MOO: the right place at the right time.(Cover
Story)(Company overview)
Cover Story
When it comes to successfully launching a new product, timing is a
critical factor. Throw in a solid sales and marketing strategy with
great execution, and companies have a . . .
About the rural lifestyler.(FOCUS ON: MARKETING TO THE RURAL
LIFESTYLER)
The perception of what defines agriculture and farms has changed
dramatically over the past few years. It's not just the large
traditional farmers that are influencing our economy and shaping . . .
Developing successful programs.(FOCUS ON: MARKETING TO THE RURAL
LIFESTYLER)
BROADHEAD+CO
Minneapolis, MN
www.broadheadco.com
by Craig Roads, Creative Dir
He commutes to a full-time job in Minneapolis in a new flex-fuel
pickup. After work, he trades the pickup for a . . .
Serving this important consumer.(FOCUS ON: MARKETING TO THE RURAL
LIFESTYLER)(Allied Insurance and Nationwide)
MASSEY FERGUSON
by Steve Gorsuch, Director
Livestock, Dairy, & Rural Lifestyle
Duluth, GA
In 2008, Massey Ferguson recognizes the importance of the rural
lifestyle market as core of its . . .
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