Matt Hopkins
Matt Hopkins is Senior Multi-Media Specialist for the Agribusiness Group at Meister Media Worldwide (MMW), including such brands as CropLife, CropLife IRON, AgriBusiness Global, Global Agtech Initiative, and Cotton Grower. He is responsible for managing an array of digital products, including newsletters, websites, video, and social media. Hopkins originally joined MMW in 1994 as an editor for Greenhouse Grower magazine before transitioning to Business Manager of its MeisterPro division. He has a Communications Degree from Cleveland State University.
-
ARA Testifies At Hearing On West Fertilizer, Problem Of Unidentified Chemical Facilities
Paul Derig of J.R. Simplot testified on behalf of the Agricultural Retailers Association at a House Subcommittee hearing titled “West Fertilizer, Off the Grid:…
-
Soybean Association Comments On EPA’s RFS Rule
The U.S. EPA announced the finalization of its proposed Renewable Fuel Standard volume requirements for 2013 for conventional biofuels, cellulosic biofuels, and the total…
-
Vilsack: Fast Action Needed On Farm Bill
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says the U.S. is at risk of losing its position as the pre-eminent ag exporter unless Congress moves quickly to…
-
Farm Science Review Hall of Fame Inductees To Be Honored Next Month
The Farm Science Review Hall of Fame will welcome its 24th class of inductees at the Vice President’s Luncheon on September 17 during the…
-
Plant Biotechnology Companies Launch “GMO Answers”
Agricultural biotech companies have launched a new initiative to provide accurate information and answer the toughest questions about GMOs.
-
Farm Groups: Reform Of ‘Broken’ Immigration System Essential
More than 400 leading U.S. businesses, advocacy and farm organizations called on the House to enact immigration reform.
-
Attempts To Sell Herbicide By Phone Most Likely A Scam
Callers claim their product, Trilete, will kill anything in soybeans and has an excellent rating for control of waterhemp.
-
Farm Bill Conference Unlikely Before August Recess
With only nine legislative days in September and many other items on the docket, lawmakers are concerned about getting a Farm Bill approved prior…
-
OSU Offers Soybean Growers A New Fact Sheet On Stink Bugs
Ohio State University entomologists are developing a new fact sheet to provide soybean growers updated information on stink bugs.
-
Social Media Q&A: An Inside Look At Mid Kansas Cooperative
Ag retailers have been slow to adopt social media as a whole. In fact, 46% do not use any social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter)…
Recently Posted
Newsletter
The ag retail brief, twice a week
Input pricing, distribution moves, and the equipment that actually ships.
Free · unsubscribe anytime