Airing on the Side of Agriculture

Mike Pearson is the new broadcast director for Farm Progress, and he has big plans for his new position.

Christine Tew, senior communications manager for Valent USA, was recently recognized for her positive impact within the sales team with the Game Changer Award.

The Red River Farm Network (RRFN) hosted its tenth annual Know Your Farmer Tour, July 25-26, 2023. 

Seth Ruff, NAFB events manager, recently completed his training to become a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). 

After 48 years of farm broadcasting, Max Armstrong has officially retired.

Jerry Harrington recently published a new book detailing the life of Iowa Governor and U.S. Senator Harold Hughes. 

Hoosier Ag Today (HAT) showed its support for the 2023 Indiana State Fair through hosting a photo contest and participating in the Celebrity Showmanship Exhibition that celebrated the grand opening of the Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion.

Anita Vanderwert, director of business development for Brownfield Ag News, was recognized with the RC Ferguson Award from the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) at the group’s spring conference this year. 

The Linder Farm Network (LFN) hosted its most recent Listener Tour in Canada, July 15-24, 2023, to offer their audience a unique opportunity to see unique locations.

Sara Wyant, president and CEO of Agri-Pulse Communications, recently received the Rueben Brigham Award. The award is given by the Association of Communication Excellence (ACE) to a communicator who has made a major contribution in the field of agriculture, natural resources, or life and human sciences.