November/December 2006
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Copyright 2006
American Agricultural
Editors' Association
Everyday Ethics
The subject of media ethics has been a hot topic within the American Agricultural
Editors' Association - so much so that a standing committee and new ethics
guidelines were established. However, ethics is still a nebulous term and
abiding by ethical standards is a daily challenge for most people. Here
are ideas for handling everyday ethical dilemmas. (Click
for details.)
The Top 11 Things I've Learned
In this "First Person" column, Sherry Collins highlights the top
11 things she has learned during her first 365 days as a freelancer, including
her take on whether freelancers should work in pajamas. (Click
for details.)
Member News
The AAEA Job Bank has new offerings. AAEA committees are named and AAEA's
first Web-based seminar is scheduled. (Click
for details.)
From the President's Desk
AAEA President Marcia Zarley Taylor highlights the impact of
new electronic technologies on the work of journalists - and a new AAEA
program to help keep members on the cutting edge. (Click
for details.)
Lives of the Poor and Unfamous
Photographer Mary Ellen Mark's images capture the rawness of living on the
desperate fringes of rural and urban society. These are images of real people
living real lives. And for photographers working in agriculture, isn't that
exactly what you hope to achieve each time you look through a viewfinder?
(Click for details.)
Hope for Tired Journalists
By February each year, energy and enthusiasm can wear thin at ag publications
as journalists deal with the onslaught of larger issues, more meetings and
the prospect of a few months more of this. Here are thoughts on coping with
big workloads and job burnout from W.P. Kinsella, Ansel Adams, a Montana
rancher and Chip Scanlan, as collected by Dan Zinkand. (Click
for details.)
The Music of Your Life
Regular columnist Fred Myers crawled into bed more tired than sleepy, but
then rock and roll great Roy Orbison captured his attention, and reminded
him of lessons for pursuing excellence. (Click for
details.)
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What's
News
From
Bayer CropScience
Cotton acres planted to FiberMax® Cotton Seed varieties have increased once again in 2006, according to a recent USDA report. To learn more about how FiberMax is shaping the ways cotton growers manage their cotton crop, and for exclusive grower leads, please e-mail Ben Potter at ben_potter@rkconnect.com.
As the cotton season winds down, growers have one last crucial input - harvest aids. For exclusive leads of growers who have put together successful harvest aid programs, please e-mail Ben Potter at ben_potter@rkconnect.com.
The annual University of Illinois Standard Root Rating Trials are now available. AZTEC Soil Applied Insecticide from Bayer CropScience has once again shown excellent performance. To learn more about trial results, contact Greg Vincent.
A one-of-a-kind partnership between Bayer CropScience and Western Growers Association, dubbed the Green Field Alliance, is providing significant benefits for Western Growers members. Green Field Alliance funding has contributed to major successes in four key program areas, including food safety, transportation and immigration. For more information, contact Mark Ingbritson.