Airing on the Side of Agriculture

Farm Broadcaster of The Year

Posted on December 3rd, 2014 by Mindy Oberly

“What a tremendous honor it was for me to receive the 2014 Farm Broadcaster of the Year Award,” Ken Anderson (Brownfield Network, Lincoln, NE) said after the November convention in Kansas City. “I attended my first NAFB Convention in 1977, at the ripe old age of 22, and have watched many great farm broadcasters receive this prestigious award over the years.”

Horizon Award Winner

Posted on December 3rd, 2014 by Mindy Oberly

Nicole Heslip (Michigan Farm Radio Network, East Lansing, MI) said she enjoys being a spokesperson for agriculture. “With less than two million farmers in the nation, I whole heartedly believe not only farmers, but family, friends and agribusiness professionals need to do their part in sharing the agricultural story. I love what my family has done on the farm. Being someone who speaks not only for my family but also for the industry is an amazing opportunity.” 

Farm & Ranch News Award

Posted on December 3rd, 2014 by Mindy Oberly

Bill Zortman (KELO/KELQ, Sioux Falls, SD) was recognized for his diligent coverage of farm and ranch news by the South Dakota Farmers Union during their 99th convention held November 20-21 in Aberdeen.

Army Recruiting in Oklahoma

Posted on December 2nd, 2014 by Mindy Oberly

AAaron Corbetaron Corbet, former NAFB Member Services staff member, has begun a new career in Army recruiting in Oklahoma. “Things are going great for us. We have almost fully settled in Bartlesville, OK, home of Phillips 66.

New Host for U.S. Farm Report

Posted on October 2nd, 2014 by Mindy Oberly

John Phipps announced on the final show in September that the program is transitioning to a new host. Tyne Morgan will take over the helm starting this weekend. Morgan said, “John will still be on the show each week; he’s just doing so from his farm.

Seeing Soybean Checkoff Dollars At Work in Panama and Ecuador

Posted on September 4th, 2014 by Mindy Oberly

Meghan Grebner (Brownfield Ag News, Fishers, IN) returned August 22 from travel with a group of young farmers to Panama and Ecuador to see their soybean checkoff dollars at work. The annual See For Yourself Tour is sponsored by the United Soybean Board. Participants represented a variety of agricultural regions, but shared at least one common bond – soybeans. To put this in perspective, Meghan said, “A recent study from Texas A&M showed that for every $1 that goes into the soybean checkoff, a farmer sees a $5.20 return on investment.”

NAFB Foundation Internship Grants

Posted on August 4th, 2014 by Mindy Oberly

Over the next several months Airing on the Side of Agriculture will be highlighting the 2014 student interns at NAFB member stations and networks. The internships are made possible through the NAFB Foundation and a generous donation from DuPont Pioneer.

Winnekins Celebrates 10th Anniversary at WRDN

Posted on May 9th, 2022 by Erin Nash

Community responsibility. That is the theme that has guided Brian Winnekins through his 30+ year-long career as a farm broadcaster.

Where Are They Now? - Suzanne Hubbard

Posted on December 11th, 2020 by Tom Brand

Suzanne Hubbard, a former farm broadcaster with KKOW Radio in Pittsburg, Kansas, has a family of five and is remains active in agriculture...

 

 

NAFB EXCLUSIVE: President Trump Addresses America's Farmers

Posted on July 2nd, 2020 by Tom Brand

For the second time in the last 10 months, NAFB worked with officials from the White House to share remarks from President Donald J. Trump to the nation’s farmers, ranchers, and agricultural community. Utilizing the NAFB News Service, NAFB shared the update with its broadcast members.

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