One of the presenters this afternoon was Lyle Orwig, Charleston/Orwig.

He’s being interviewed afterward during the break by Roger Ward.

Lyle was talking about the biofuels impact on food companies and their suppliers.

He says that as more commodities are turned into fuel it’s going to have an impact on the supply available for food purposes.

Out in front of the Forum sessions this afternoon you’ll find Agrimarketing Magazine on display.

Here’s Judy Knoll, Advertising Sales Manager/Customer Services taking charge of things.

Judy says to give her a call because she likes it when her phone rings.

I’ll let her explain that to you.

The end of this year’s Forum overlaps with the NAFB.

Here’s Dan Basse, AgResource Co., after his panel discussion.

This is a sight you don’t normally see at a NAMA convention.

It looks to me like there’s good attendance from both organizations.

I found Eldon and his camera card.

Here’s the Professional Development Awards of Excellence winners.

Pictured (l-r) are Brian Markwardt, Tru-Test, Inc. Professional Recognition Committee Chairman, Anita Vanderwert, Brownfield Network (Sales), Stephanie Gable, Ft. Dodge Animal Health, NAMA President, Barry Nelson, John Deere (Public Relations) and Steve Engle, Woodruff Sweitzer (Marketing Communications).

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.

One of the afternoon sessions is taking place right now. It’s the Food, Fuel & Feed – Frontiers of Change session.

There are several panelists talking about how to communicate and market this topic for the benefit of agriculture.

I’ll try to have some audio for you after they’re done and are on break.

One of the panelists is Sano Shimoda, who will also be conducting the final presentation.

I got here very late but at least I’m in KC finally.

I’m going to get a picture from Eldon later of all three Professional Development Award of Excellence winners. I did get to speak with winner, Anita Vanderwert, Brownfield Network.

She won her award for her efforts in the area of sales.

I also got to speak with Anita about what her award means to her. You can hear my interview with Anita here: Anita Vanderwert Interview (2 min MP3)

It’s time once again for the Agribusiness Forum. I’ll be your Forum Blogger again this year starting on Wednesday.

In case you haven’t heard it here’s a link to an interview with chairman, Jessica Lamker, Director of Member Development & Communications, CHS-Land O’Lakes Member Services.

I’m looking forward to a great program. See you there.