Airing on the Side of Agriculture

KFEQ went on air in 1923 from Oak, Nebraska, and made a name for itself over the past century by reporting agriculture news.

Dustin Hoffmann, supervising editor and farm broadcaster for Iowa Agribusiness Radio Network, recently traveled to Brazil for 12 days to learn about the country’s agriculture industry.

Janet Adkison grew up in FFA, and the skills she learned prepared her for a career in agricultural communications.

Dale Minyo, Ohio Ag Net farm broadcaster, recently received medical treatment that saved his life from an unexpected seizure.

One of the oldest agricultural news radio networks in the country is celebrating half a century in the business of broadcasting. Cyndi Young, director of Brownfield and Learfield Ag, said it all started with an idea from a master’s thesis.

Bob Meyer started his career in farm broadcasting in the mid-1970s; and now, 50 years later, he is being inducted into the Wisconsin Broadcaster Hall of Fame.

Sabrina Halvorson, national correspondent for AgNet Media, recently started contributing agricultural media to Hoosier Ag Today (HAT) and Michigan Ag Today (MAT). Halvorson will continue in her current position at AgNet Media while contributing to HAT and MAT, and says she is excited about the new collaboration.

Mark Oppold, president of Mark V Media Group, creates one-minute features about agriculture history to serve as a filler for radio stations. 

Julie Busse began her work at the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) in 2018 and recently accepted a new position within the organization as the director of renewable fuels in December 2022.

NAFB provides college students with opportunities to get involved and grow their skills, with Michelle Stangler, a junior at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls being one.