Airing on the Side of Agriculture

Boyer Wins National CrossFit Team Competition

Lorrie Boyer, farm news director for KSIR Radio, and two other teammates won their division at the CrossFit Festivus Games in April 2024 in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Jahnke Travels to Brazil

DeLoss Jahnke, senior audio specialist for RFD Radion Network in Illinois, visited Brazil in January 2024 to learn about agricultural practices.

Littlefield Celebrates Milestone

Susan Littlefield, farm director for KRVN and the Rural Radio Network, is celebrating her 30th anniversary of becoming a volunteer firefighter/EMT.

Sjeklocha Starts New Position

Rebel Sjeklocha began her new role as a podcast host/multimedia producer at the Nebraska Rural Radio Association March 1, 2024.

Steever Shares AI Experience

In April 2024, Sara Steever, chief technology officer at Paulsen, spoke to college students at Iowa State University about her experience with AI.

Metropolitan Station Adds Farm Broadcasting

WTMJ, a major metropolitan radio station, added the hour-long Mid-West Farm Report to its show lineup. Pam Jahnke, farm director for Mid-West Farm Report, says the morning show is farm-centered and focused on providing a high-energy atmosphere.

Ag Communications Companies Celebrate 20 Years

Two agricultural communications companies, Agri-Pulse Communications and ZimmComm, are celebrating their 20th anniversaries in 2024.

College Student Travels Abroad

Michelle Stangler, a graduating senior from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls, spent her last semester in college studying abroad in Europe.

Texas Farm Bureau Creates New Radio Station

KTFB is the newest radio station in the Texas Farm Bureau Radio Network and will be based in Waco, Texas.

Zortman Honored by National Farmers Union

Bill Zortman, anchor for KELO-AM radio, received the Milt Hakel Award for Excellence in Agricultural Journalism from the National Farmers Union (NFU) at their convention last month.

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