en-us http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php News from the Livestock Publications Council. http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=85 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=85 Just returned from the 12th annual Ag Media Summit and will start catching up by posting results and news of the event. You can see the release about the Student Award winner Lisa Brown is now posted. Photos will follow. Stay tuned for much mo Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:29:47 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=84 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=84 TOPEKA Lisa Brown a senior agricultural communications student at Oklahoma State University OSU is the recipient of the 2010 Forrest Bassford Student Award given by IntervetScheringPlough Animal Health and the Livestock Publications Co Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:26:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=82 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=82 The final preregistration list is now available on the AMS site. The numbers continue to increase but as of now there are 560 people registered. Its going to be a great week in St. Paul and I hope you are one who will be there. You can still s Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:09:13 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=81 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=81 Wow I feel like I have been out of touch with you! But its because we are focusing so much on the AMS site and keeping it updated. So Ill try and catch up with this site too but in case you are looking for information tune in to the AMS sit Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:25:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=80 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=80 You know how you receive emails and have no idea how you got on the list. Well this link is from one of those email blasts but i have discovered that they offer some really good information. Here is a link with a soft sell attached but its a Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=79 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=79 Dont forget that the early deadline for registering for the Ag Media Summit is quickly approaching. After June 30th youll pay more. There are still plenty of rooms available at the hotel however they are going fast. Dont delay in that litt Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:29:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=78 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=78 ldquoFEATHERS HOOVES AND FRUITSrdquo ndash Sample some of the ldquobest ofrdquo Minnesota agriculture on this diverse tour. First up an innovative turkey operation near the Twin Cities where wersquoll learn why Minnesota leads the Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:50:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=77 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=77 ldquoNEW MEDIA MARKET BASKETrdquo Ag and food companies large and small are texting tweeting and FaceBooking their way to success. On this very special field trip yoursquoll learn how companies in farming are engaging with customers in Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:48:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=76 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=76 Here is option 1 FUELS OF THE FUTURE This tour will spotlight Minnesota companies taking a leading role in renewable fuels. Wersquoll kick off the tour at CHS Inc. which balances its biofuels business with producing and marketing petrole Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:19:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=75 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=75 Paul Andre Best of the Bunch Photo ContestGet your cameras out and start snapping away or find that winning photo in your files because itrsquos time for the Best of the Bunch Photo Contest! Held each year during the Agricultural Media Summit Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:43:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=74 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=74 Congratulations to these four finalists in the Forrest Bassford Student Award program. Each of these young ladies will receive a 750 travel scholarship for the Ag Media Summit in St. Paul Minnesota in July. They will present their portfolio to Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:13:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=72 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=72 Many of you tuned in to the Midwest Workshop last week in Des Moines after we sent out a quick note as it was getting ready to start. We are thrilled with the enthusiasm about this idea and it worked great as a test project. Here is the link to Fri, 14 May 2010 08:04:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=71 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=71 Want to book your hotel room online? Click here to make your hotel reservations for Ag Media Summit in St. Paul. Crowne Plaza Riverfront rate 125Ready to register? Click here to go directly to the registration site. Mon, 10 May 2010 21:57:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=70 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=70 American Ag Editors Assn. has invited you to join this webinar next Tuesday May 11 2 pm Central time.Creativity vs. Practicality one sings on the printed page the other draws readers to the WebOur Webinar presenters will help you excel at b Thu, 06 May 2010 11:39:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=67 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=67 Watch live streaming video from aaeamidwest at livestream.com Tue, 04 May 2010 10:46:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=66 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=66 I have arrived in Des Moines and ready to greet a big crowd scheduled to arrive in time for 8 am registration. If your plans have changed and you think you can make it let me know right away and maybe Ill give up my seat for you or well fin Mon, 03 May 2010 08:38:13 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=51 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=51 What lsquoFrontlinersquo Consumers Want to Know Most About How U.S. Foods are ProducedA Demeter Communications SegmenTrakTM Webinar For Media Only Wednesday April 28 2230 pm CT Agricultural producers foodmanufacturers and Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:22:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=48 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=48 Heres the first look at the confirmed schedule and speakers for......Livestock Publications Council Sales Marketing Workshop ndash second in a seriesJune 25 2010 800 a.m. ndash 500 p.m. bull Kansas City MO Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:37:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=47 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=47 We39ve got a great crowd coming to Iowa next Tuesday. Call me at 8173361130 or send me an email at dianejflash.net if you still want to come. I need to know by this Thursday April 29 please. It39s 60 for members of LPC and AAEA and on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:55:51 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=46 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=46 The AMS registration information program speakers fees and everything else we can tell you about this year39s event is now online in a downloadable format. Go to www.agmediasummit.com and you39ll see it posted there and on the Programs Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:24:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=45 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=45 Received this tip this morning from Jennifer Ryan a former ACT student and LPC travel award winner. It39s an easytoread article on how to link your Facebook and Twitter accounts. httpmashable.com20090525twittertofacebookAnyone hav Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:24:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=44 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=44 If you have been lucky enough to be in Texas in the month of April then you have been treated to seeing the beautfy of the official flower of Texas blooming in excess. The bluebonnets blanket the countryside and a drive south from Fort Worth is Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:14:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=43 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=43 Received this release about our newest LPC service member Wes Underwood. What a great project! Wes39 daughter wil be one of this year39s Ag Media Summit interns too. Pictured are L to R Jason Anderson Producer Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:40:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=42 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=42 I hope you are getting your entries ready for this year39s NEW Contest and Critique Review. The board has thought through this new process at length and feel that you are going to benefit greatly whether you are most interested in the contest Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:28:42 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=41 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=41 It39s time to register for the upcoming Midwest Regional Workshop! Just send your name address company and email to Diane at the LPC office. It39s a great bargain only 60 for members of LPC and AAEA and only 80 for nonmembers. Rea Mon, 05 Apr 2010 16:30:02 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=40 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=40 ... the LPC Best of the Bunch Photo Contest. This year39s contest will take on some big changes and we want to be sure you are aware of them. It39s springtime so I39m sure there are some great photos that will be ta Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=39 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=39 We have posted a very comprehensive schedule with workshop descriptions. This is being created into another format that will be easier to read but for now you can find it at httpwww.agmediasummit.comprograms Dates for this year39s AMS Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:58:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=38 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=38 Tentative schedule 89 a.m. Registration with cinnamon rolls 9 a.m. Welcome ndash Karen Simon AAEA president and Marilyn Brink LPC president 910 a.m. Videography session Crystal Young American Angus Association Assistant Director of Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:43:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=37 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=37 Through the last few months I have heard more rumblings than usual from my friends and acquaintances about their satisfaction at their jobs. It makes me sad to know that people are going to work and not happy about it. I39ve been trying to pu Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:44:01 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=36 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=36 LPC board member Cindy Cunningham assistant vice president of communications for the National Pork Board will present a session at the upcoming National Agri Marketing Assn NAMA Convention in Kansas City. She39ll share how they developed Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:31:05 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=35 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=35 Be sure you have your calendars marked for Tuesday May 4 for the workshop cosponsored by Livestock Publications Council and American Agricultural Editors39 Association. The workshop will feature sessions mainly on writing and photography a Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:46:11 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=34 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=34 Congratulations to Cheryl Oxley who has just announced her retirement from Angus Productions Inc. effective April 30 2010. She has been an integral part of API and also has been extremely involved in LPC. She is a member of the LPC Hall of Fame Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:36:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=33 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=33 The time has come to unveil the new rules for what has been known as the Critique Contest for the past 25 years. After much discussion by the committees and the Board of Directors we have taken the Critique Contest and split it into two parts. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:37:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=32 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=32 We are in the final stages of reviewing the newly revamped Contest and the brand new Critique division. A couple things we can let you know is when you enter the Contest there will be no critiques. But if you want to have indepth critiques i Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:32:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=31 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=31 Carey and her husband Bryan Berry welcomed a new little girl to the family on January 14. Carey is this year39s Ag Media Summit chairman and is the publication coordinator at the Kentucky Cattlemen39s Assn in Lexington Kentucky. The lit Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:28:32 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=30 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=30 This was seen in a San Francisco paper. Any ideas on what to do next? Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:51:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=29 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=29 httpmoney.cnn.com20100217smallbusinesssmallbusinesslendingfallsindex.htmCheck out this story about EDJE Technologies from owner Ed Tlach. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:48:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=28 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=28 Zack T. Wood Jr. who served many years as executive director of the National Cutting Horse Association passed away this Saturday Feb. 13. In 1955 Wood helped form the Delta Cutting Horse Association and he was working for the Agricul Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:43:20 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=27 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=27 Bob Weaber is a longtime friend of mine and is an assistant professor in the Animal Science department at the University of Missouri. He has a Ph.D from Cornell and master39s from Colorado State and is a brilliant young man. I39m proud to Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:05:39 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=26 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=26 Just watched the new video from Drovers looks like its their first. These editors are now having to learn the video business too. You can see Greg Henderson and John Maday have put their pens down and picked up a microphone. I like it this Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:01:15 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=25 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=25 DENVER mdash The names of three livestock professionals were added to the Livestock Marketeers Hall of Fame wall at the National Western Stock Show Club on Jan. 16.The Livestock Marketeers mdash an informal fraternity of livestock fieldmen Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:51:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=24 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=24 A twoday photography workshop will be held on July 2425 2010 prior to the Agricultural Media Summit AMS in St. Paul Minn. Wersquore building an intense learning session that will give attendees instruction from professional photographer Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:34:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=23 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=23 Are you interested in combining all facets of agricultural communications into one summer internship? Do you want to gain experience in writing photography and digital media?Read full description here httpwww.livestockpublications.composti Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:40:42 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=22 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=22 You can see a story picked up by AgWeb on the EMHE story that we have been following. The bus will move tomorrow afternoon! Brand new house for a deserving Skaggs family. httpwww.agweb.com Sat, 06 Feb 2010 14:08:18 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=21 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=21 LPC member Oklahoma Pork Council is a proud sponsor here at the Extreme Makeover Home Edition site near Lexington Oklahoma. Word is they were the sponsor of last night39s dinner for area realtors. I39m proud of them too for being a part Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=20 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=20 The National Ag Communicators of Tomorrow are hosting their annual conference in Stephenville Texas. Several LPC members are helping as workshop leaders and are listed in bold. For more information httpwww.tarleton.eduACTact2010conf.html Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:56:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=8 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=8 Scholarship applications for the Forrest Bassford Student Award sponsored by LPC and IntervetScheringPlough are available on the Web site and due on February 15 2010. The top winner will receive a 1500 scholarship and a 500 travel scholars Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:08:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=19 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=19 Calling all parents with kids who are in the 7th to 12th grades. The Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest with a theme of quotAmerican Agriculture Abundant Affordable Amazing.quot Great theme! Deadline is Feb. 12 c Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:07:56 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=18 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=18 The premiere of the HBO original movie quotTemple Grandinquot will air this Saturday February 6 on HBO. Claire Danes stars as the title character and costars Catherine O39Hara and David Strathaim. Temple was the LPC Headliner awa Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:58:54 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=16 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=16 I have been overwhelmed with comments regarding this family who has been selected for the Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Since they are closely related to the cattle business plus friends of many LPC members I am going to keep you posted on so Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:17:04 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=15 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=15 We have had an exciting event happen with some of our friends in the cattle business. Read on It39s official! The popular television show Extreme Makeover Home Edition has just quotknocked on the doorquot of the home of Brian and Audra S Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:13:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=14 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=14 It appears from other blogs and Facebook entries that a lot of people are headed to San Antonio for National Cattlemen39s Beef Assn. Convention. Well I39m on my way too. For those of you from the frozen tundra it will be better weather Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:32:55 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=13 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=13 The folks at DeLaval asked me to promote their upcoming event during the World Ag Expo in Tulare California. Customer Appreciation Dinner February 9 in Exeter CA. Cocktails at 530 pm followed by dinner at 7 pm. Contact cathy.mckinleyde Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:26:57 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=12 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=12 In the January 2010 issue of Drovers there was a plethora of letters to the editor in regards to a November 2009 article Billionarie philantropist advocate for agriculture. Well Bill and Melinda sent a note in saying quotWe enjoyed readin Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:18:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=11 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=11 The Hereford World has been celebrating 100 years of publishing about Herefords. Its not necessarily 100 years of the Hereford World since the name has changed and the merger of the Polled Hereford and Hereford breeds years ago but it39s a Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:13:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=10 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=10 Through the years one of the things that I have missed being able to do is comment on the variety of items I see in your publications. I receive over 60 monthly mags and I39m not sure how many weekly publications 15? or 20? I should be nomi Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:01:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=9 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=9 The National Swine Registry announces two new hires including new Field Representative Michael Lackey of Parker Colo and Alan Duttlinger of Hebron Ind. as Director of the National Junior Swine Association. Both will be involved with the promot Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:40:39 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=7 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=7 I39m trying to repost information from last week39s email that was sent out regarding new developments for LPC plus am adding new items of interest. Once I get in the rhythm and get a bit more organized there will be photos and ot Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:02:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=6 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=6 Another contest that has been around for years is the everpopular Best of the Bunch Photo Contest that takes place at the Ag Media Summit you can enter photos without attending though. There are four categories and this y Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:59:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=5 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=5 After many hours and years of discussion the Critique Contest has been radically changed after 34 years of basically the same format. We have listened to your comments and swirled them around in our heads. We know that th Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:57:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=4 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=4 For the first time this luncheon is being cosponsored by IntervetScheringPlough Animal Health and will recognize the 2009 LPC Forrest Bassford Student Award Winner Whitney Wallace from the Universit Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:55:00 EST http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=3 http://www.livestockpublications.com/blog.php?author=1&ind=3 Welcome to the first post for LPC on its new blog feature. This will be the new means of communication for LPC and hopefully you will get in the habit of checking it sign up for the RSS feed or become familiar with finding information on here. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:50:00 EST