Market research/consulting.

AG MEDIA RESEARCH (See advertisement in this section) PO Box 1486, Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1486; 605/336-2054, FAX: 605/331-1004 Web site: www.agmedia.com Pres: Ron Claussen (agmedia@agmedia.com)

AGRI BUSINESS GROUP, INC. 3905 Vincennes Rd, Suite 402, Indianapolis, IN 46268; 317/415-0500,

800/285-8859, FAX: 317/415-0501 Branch offices: Washington, D.C.; Minneapolis, MN; Kersey, CO; Pomeroy, OH; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Ames, IA Web site: www.abginc.com Year established: 1979 Number of employees: 72 Pres: Mike Jackson (mjackson@abginc.com) VP/New Business Contact: Dave Buelt (dbueit@abginc.om) Products: Strategic consulting, training and development, speeches and seminars, marketing research, technical field services.

AGSERV BY DOANE, DIVISION OF FOOD 360, VANCE PUBLISHING CORP. 11701 Borman Dr, Suite 300, St. Louis, MO 63146; 314/569-2700, 806/535-2342, FAX: 314/569-1083 Web site: www.doane.com Year established: 1919 Chief Economist: Richard Pottofff (rpottorff@food360.com) Bus Dev: David Asbridge (dasbridge@food360.com) Products: Provides forecasts, consulting services and market research studies to all segments of the agriculture industry

ALLPOINTS RESEARCH INC. 8025 North Point Blvd, Suite 215-E, Winston-Salem, NC 27106; 336/896-2200, 800/535-3528, FAX: 336/896-2201 Web site: www.allpoints.biz Year established: 1975 Number of employees: 20 Co-Owner: Tara Olson (t.olson@allpoints.biz) Co-Owner: Sherrie L. Aycock (s.aycock@allpoints.biz) Gen Mgr: Nick Polk (n.polk@allpoints.biz) Products: Proprietary research, positioning, pricing, communications, customer satisfaction, qualitative and quantitative research, in-house data collection

BECK AG COM, INC. 112 E. 2nd Street # 104, Wayne, NE 68787; 402/375-4390, FAX: 402/375-1333 841 La Goleta Way, Sacramento, CA 95864 Web site: www.beckag.com Year established: 1997 Fiscal year: January-December Number of employees: 30 CEO: John Finegan (johnf@beckag.com) Pres: Stephanie Liska (sliska@beckag.com) Natl Accts Dir: Vernon Benes (vbenes@beckag.com) Director, Business Development: Vince Richmond Dir, Bus Dev: Margaret Oldham Dir, Mktg Research: Keith Nicholson (knicholson@beckag.com) Products: Expertise in peer influence selling and advocacy marketing to drive adoption of products and services for our agricultural clients

BRAKKE CONSULTING, INC. 2735 Villa Creek Dr, Suite 140, Dallas, TX 75234; 972/243-4033, FAX: 972/243-0925 David B. Goodnight, DVM, MBA373 Englewood Dr.Kerrville, TX 78028 Branch Offices: Chicago, IL; Asheville, NC; Zionsville, IN; Libertyville, IL; Stuart, FL; St. Louis, MO; St. Ives, Australia; Osaka, Japan Web site: www.brakkeconsulting.com Year established: 1986 Number of employees: 15 Pres: Ronald S. Brakke (rbrakke@brakkeconsulting.com) Products: General management consulting services, recruiting, executive search, market research, syndicated market studies, acquisitions and divestitures, veterinary practice management consulting, technology, communications, industry seminars, and weekly electronic newsletter

BRIGHTPATH STRATEGIES * 1674 William's Glen Blvd, Zionsville, IN 46077; 317/973-7272, FAX: 317/973-7273 Web site: www.brightpathstrategies.com Year established: 1999 Products: Strategic Planning for Agri-Food

BURKE INC. 805 Central Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45202-1997; 513/684-7656, 800/806-0183, FAX: 513/684-7500 Web site: www.burke.com Year established: 1931 Pres: Michael Baumgardner Contact: Tammy Wise (tammy.wise@burke.com) Products: Full-service marketing research

CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH, INC. 3521 W. 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55416; 612/929-8450, FAX: 612/929-8460 Web site: www.cambridgeresearch.com Year established: 1992 Number of employees: 3 Pres: Dale Longfellow (dalelongfellow@cambridgeresearch.com) Products: Specializes in qualitative research and ideation techniques; studies encompass all segments of the agriculture user and distribution channels

CONTRACT MARKETING RESOURCES, LLC * 222 3rd Ave S.E., Suite 242, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401-1542; 319/294-8333, FAX: 319/364-8914 Web site: www.contractmarketing.com Year established: 1994 Pres: Dick Damrow (dick.damrow@contractmarketing.com) Products: Proprietary planning processes based upon 30 years in business working with more than 20 agri-marketing clients and their agencies

THE DAVIS GROUP 190 Cottage Grove Ave S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403; 239/566-8312 Year established: 1975 Number of employees: 5 Pres: Jeff Davis (jdresearch@mailstation.com) VP: Fred Muhl Products: Qualitative and quantitative research focusing on corporate image, new product development/introduction, advertising pre-testing, existing product repositioning, distribution channel strategy

DOANE MARKETING RESEARCH, INC. (See advertisement in this section) 1807 Park 270 Dr, Suite 300, St, Louis, MO 63146; 314/878-7707, FAX: 314/878-7616 Web site: www.doanemr.com Year established: 1919 Number of employees: 55 CEO/COO: Dennis Block (dblock@doanemr.com) VP: David Tugend (dtugend@doanemr.com) Hr Mgr: Karen Chilcote (kchilcote@doanemr.com) Contact; Roy Cleveland (rcleveland@doanemr.com) Products: Agriculture, commercial and consumer proprietary, shared-cost and syndicated market research services with in-house data collection

FARM RESEARCH INSTITUTE 3 College Park Ct, Savoy, IL 61874-9660; 217/352-8098, FAX: 217/352-1425 Web site: www.centrec.com/fri Year established: 1946 Number of employees: 12 Pres: Steven L. Hofing (slh@centrec.com) Research Dir: Sharon K. Bard (skb@centrec.com) Bus Mgr: Dee Ann Hoffman (dah@centrec.com) Products: Full-service market research and strategic consulting firm with farm panel research, mail and Internet surveys, focus groups and personal interviews

FILAMENT MARKETING 4214 Mandan Crescent, Madison, WI 53711; 608/661-9526, FAX: 608/204-0813 Web site: www.filamentmarketing.com Year established: 1999 Edward C. Peck (edpeck@filamentmarketing.com) Products: Consulting services for communications and strategic planning. Executive management services. Agricultural stock photography.

FORWARD RESEARCH, INC. 12647 Olive Boulevard, Suite 310, St. Louis, MO 63141 ; 314/205-0005, FAX: 314/214-4027 Web site: www.forwardresearch.com Year established: 1997 Number of employees: 15 Pres: Richard E. Homans (rhomans @ forwardresearch.com) VP: Greg Deters (gdeters@forwardresearch.com) Dir Client Svcs: Ken Ohlemeyer (kohlemeyer@forwardresearch.com) HR Mgr: Michelle Sugent (msugent@forwardresearch.com) Products: Strategic custom research combining agricultural knowledge and strong research methodologies

FOUNTAIN AGRICOUNSEL, LLC * PO Box 309, Stonington, CT 06378; 860/535-4555, FAX: 860/535-4777 Web site: www.fountainagricounsel.com Year established: 1991 Number of employees: 3 Pres: Bob Fountain VP: Duane Thurman Products: Management consultants to agribusiness; support for mergers and acquisitions; industry reports; weekly newsletter

THE GIC GROUP 1434 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703/684-1366, FAX: 703/684 ext 1369 Web site: www.gicgroup.com Year established: 1980 Number of employees: 10 Products: Agribusiness advisory & investment services

GLOBAL INSIGHT * 1000 Winter St, Waltham, MA 02451-1241; 610/490-4000, FAX: 610/490-2770 E-mail: info@globalinsight.com Year established: 1963 Number of employees: 600 Pres: Joseph E. Kasputys (joseph.kasputys@globalinsight.com) Managing Dir, Ag Svc: Harry Baumes (harry.baumes@globalinsight.com) HR Dir: Anne Kasaba (anne.kasaba@globalinsight.com) Products: In-depth, consistent information and analysis on the agricultural sectors--crops/ livestock/farm income--for the U.S., EU, and Canada; crop/livestock commodity analysis for numerous other country/regional aggregates; plus extensive historical database

GOLDSTEIN/KRALL MARKETING RESOURCES, INC. PO Box 3321, Ridgeway Station, 25 Third St, Stamford, CT 06905; 203/359-2820, FAX: 203/327-9061 Web site: www.goldkrall.com Year established: 1970 Number of employees: 10-20 Pres/New Bus Contact: Frederick A. Goldstein (fred@goldkrall.com) VP: Ann Stabile (ann@goldkrall.com) Products: Full-service marketing research company covering a range of qualitative and quantitative studies, both domestic and international

INTER-TEL ASSOCIATES, INC. * PO Box 206, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 610/459-5969, FAX: 610/459-7898 Year established: 1965 Pres: Gene S. Rullo VP: Lisa P. Tucker (itaemail@aol.com Products: Full-service, primary marketing research group with 30+ years of experience in the design and execution of agri-business research

IPSOS-REID 900-363 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3N9; 204/949-3100, FAX: 204/942-5669 Web site: www.ipsos-reid.com Year established: 1979 Number of employees: 10 Sr VP, Agribusiness, Food & Animal Health: Marinus Van Dijk Sr VP, Agribusiness, Food & Animal Health: Curtis Johnson VP, Agribusiness, Food & Animal Health: Susan Jones Products: A passion for agriculture; leading-edge analytics; insightful and actionable research

JEFFERSON DAVIS ASSOCIATES, INC. 425 Second St, S.E., Suite 340, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401; 319/364-4460, 800/369-4460, FAX: 319/362-8094 Web site: www.jeffersondavis.com Year established: 1975 Number of employees: 20 Tom Rodenberg (trodenberg@jeffersondavis.com) Pres: Joseph Gross (jgross@jeffersondavis.com) Partner: Barry Phillips (bphillips@jeffersondavis.com) Research Dir: Gary Johnson (gjohnson @jeffersondavis.com) Products: A worldwide leader with a 30-year history in providing research-based agricultural marketing solutions, with offices in the U.S. and South America

CLIFF JOHNSON MARKETING 12820 Laurie Ln, Chaska, MN 55318; 952/466-2288, FAX: 952/466-2277 Web site: www.puttingdownroots.net Year established: 1988 Number of employees: 1 Pres: Cliff Johnson (cliffmg@aol.com) Products: Experience in helping leaders clarity their vision and developing innovative strategies for transforming their vision into reality; writing (all forms); book publishing

KENT GROUP, INC. PO Box 785, Minocqua, WI 54548; 715/358-7528, FAX: 715/358-7794 Web site: www.kentgroupinc.com Year established: 1991 Number of employees: 3 Pres/CEO: James Kent (jwkent@execpc.com) Products: Management of mergers, acquisitions and divestitures for agribusiness and food companies; clients are large corporations seeking assistance in managing the sale of a subsidiary, and owners of a privately-owned business; work throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe

KLINE & COMPANY, INC., AGRIBUSINESS GROUP* Overlook at Great Notch, 150 Clove Rd, Little Falls, NJ 07424; 973/435-6262, FAX: 973/435-6291 Web site: www.klinegroup.com Year established: 1959 Number of employees: 10 Pres: Joe Tarantola Project Mgr: Mancer Cyr (mancer_cyr@klinegroup.com) Products: Custom and syndicated market research and consulting in ag chem, biotech and non-crop fertilizers

GENE KROUPA & ASSOCIATES 222 N. Midvale Blvd, Suite 29, PO Box 5258, Madison, WI 53705; 608/231-2260, FAX: 608/231-6952 Focus group facility: 502 N. Eau Claire Ave, Madison, WI 53705 Web site: www.genekroupa.com Year established: 1979 Number of employees: 15 Pres/Research Dir: Gene Kroupa (gene@genekroupa.com) Coord: Traci Dejardin Janikowski (tracid@genekroupa.com) Products: Focus groups and surveys with dairy producers, cash crop growers and businesses; recruiting and facility rental, plus moderating

MARKET DIRECTIONS, INC. (See advertisement in this section) 200 Walnut, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64106; 816/842-0020, FAX: 816/472-5177 Web site: www.marketdirections.com Year established: 1991 Pres: Susan Spaulding (susan@marketdirections.com) Acct Dir: Robert E. Brown (rcb @ marketdirections.com) Office Mgr: Shannon Box (shannon@marketdirections.com) Products: Market Directions is a brand strategy consulting firm whose goal is to help brands grow profitably and be relevant for today and tomorrow. Strong in discovery, analytical and strategic processes, we deliver the knowledge and frameworks that translate into better business results.

MARKETING HORIZONS, INC. 1001 Craig Rd, Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63146; 314/432-1957, 800/669-0839, FAX: 314/432-7014 Web site: www.mhorizons.com Year established: 1986 Number of employees: 90+ Chmn: Earl W. Wims, Ph.D Pres: Robert G. Jasper VP, Acct Mgmt: Jim Kramer (jkramer@mhorizons.com) VP, Acct Mgmt: Jim Martel Products: Full-service marketing research and consulting company

MARQUEST MEDIA RESEARCH 314 Orange St, Beaufort, NC 28516-1821; 252/728-4047, 800/381-5847, FAX: 915/200-1850 Web site: www.marquest.net Year established: 1982 Number of employees: 2 Pres: Paul Rule (paul.rule@marquest.net) Products: Audience measurement, profiling, readership studies and custom research for targeted electronic and print media

MILLENNIUM RESEARCH, INC. 7493 W. 147th St, Suite 201, Apple Valley, MN 55124; 952/431-6320, FAX: 952/431-6322 Web site: www.millenniumresearchinc.com Year established: 1997 Number of employees: 3 Managing Dir: Jan Johnson (jjohnson@millenniumresearchinc.com) Products: Qualitative/quantitative experts in new product development, communications and customer satisfaction research; animal health, farm equipment and crop protection experience; international network

MURRAY CONSULTING SERVICES * 1621 W. Candletree Dr, Peoria, IL 61614; 309/689-9089, FAX: 309/676-8802 Year established: 2004 Fiscal year: January-December Number of employees: 1 Consultant: David K. Murray (davidkmurrayl@yahoo.com) Products: Marketing, communications and sales support services for agribusiness firms

THE OLSON RESEARCH GROUP, INC. Princeton CrossRoads Corporate Ctr, 300 Phillips Blvd, Suite 100, Ewing, NJ 08618; 609/882-9888, FAX: 609/882-9826 North American Technology Center, 46 Swan Way, Suite 101, Warminster, PA 18974 Web site: www.olsonresearchgroup.com Pres: Chip Olson VP: Lynn A Welsh (Iwelsh@olsonresearchgroup.com)

PALSHAW MEASUREMENT, INC. PO Box 1439, Pebble Beach, CA 93953; 831/625-2500, 888/625-2555, FAX: 831/625-2503 Year established: 1968 Number of employees: 10+ Pres: John Palshaw (palshaw@earthlink.net) Products: Brand equity/market satisfaction studies, concept research, qualitative pre-screening of ad roughs, Norm-based ad and commercial pre-tests and GEMS campaign tracking studies

READEX RESEARCH 2251 Tower Dr W., Stillwater, MN 55082; 651/439-1554, 800/873-2339, FAX: 651/439-1564 Web site: www.readexresearch.com Year established: 1947 Pres/CEO: Jack Semler Dir, Sales & Mktg: Steve Blom (sales@readexresearch.com) Products: Ignite advertising sales with Reader Profile studies that prove that companies shouldn't miss the exposure your publication provides. Spark new advertising and energize relationships with Ad Readership studies that offer reader feedback about ad effectiveness. We've conducted mail and e-mail surveys for publications of every size and type, bringing more than 50 years of experience and insight to your project. Let us take the mystery and frustration out of research and provide you with results tailored to your specific needs, delivered in a way you can understand and put to use right away.

RESEARCH USA, INC. 1111 Plaza Dr, Suite 790, Schaumburg, IL 60173; 847/762-7850, 800/863-4800, FAX: 847/762-7889 Web site: www.researohusainc.com Year established: 1972 Number of employees: 24 Pres: Clarence Jackson (cj@researchusainc.com) VR Mktg: Chris Mink (mink@rasearchusainc.com) Products: Full-service research firm that will customize your study to meet your specific needs

SERECON MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 920 Edinburgh Rd S.W., Calgary, AB T2S 1L8; 403/243-8444, FAX: 403/243-3782 Web site: www.serecon.ca Year established: 1991 Number of employees: 10 Sr Managing Partner: Don Hoover (dhoover@serecon.ca) Sr Mktg Research: Karen Paul (kpaul@serecon.ca) Products: Professional marketing research and management consultant, specializing in agri-food, servicing producer associations, processors, agricultural input suppliers, financial services, environmental interests and government

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS CONSULTANTS LLC * 35 E. Main St, Mendham, NJ 07945; 973/543-5195, FAX: 973/543-5196 Web site: spcresearch.com Year established: 2000 New Bus Contact: Gary D. Curl (gcurl@spcresearch.com) Products: Market research and business development consultancy dedicated to the specialty pesticide industry; market expertise includes professional pest control, turf and ornamentals, industrial and aquartic vegetation management, greenhouse and field-grown ornamental nursery production, and public health vector control

STRATEGIC MARKETING RESEARCH & PLANNING 16100 Chesterfield Pkwy, Suite 165, Chesterfield, MO 63017; 636/537-9122, FAX: 636/537-0241 MarketPlace West, 9201 Quaday Ave #204, Otsego, MN 55330; 763/441-7780 Web site: www.smrp.net Year established: 1991 Number of employees: 8 Principal: Michael J. Seiter (smrp@compuserve.com) Products: Specialists in custom-designed qualitative and quantitative studies, including: concept testing, positioning, strategic pricing, advertising, brand value and customer satisfaction

STRATEGIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES * 160 Research Ln, Suite 101, Guelph, ON N1G 5B2; 519/763-7600, 888/792-0389, FAX: 519/763-3646 192 Robinson St, Oakvilie, ON L6J 1G3 Web site: www.sraresearch.com Year established: 1996 Number of employees: 12 Dir, Client Svcs: John Vieira (john@sraresearch.com) Dir, Analytics: Jeff Thibodeau (jeff@sraresearch.com) Sr Analyst: Ken Hester (ken@sraresearch.com) Products: Full-service marketing research company, focusing on agribusiness, agrifood and life sciences; your data collection partner in all 50 states and Canada

STRATHKIRN INC. 2214 Stoneridge Terr Ct, Chesterfield, MO 63017-7120; 636/530-6943, FAX: 636/530-6945 Web site: www.strathkirn.com Year established: 1994 Number of employees: 2 Managing Dir: James S. McLaren (mclaren@strathkirn.com) Products: Consulting in the management of technology and biotechnology for improved crop production and processing

VMS INC. * 805 Airway Dr, Allegan, MI 49101-8516; 269/673-2200, 600/343-6430, FAX: 269/673-9509 Web site: www.vms-online.com Year established: 1986 Number of employees: 6 Pres: Michael S. Walsh Products: Marketing agency for companies who wish to market training materials to ag teachers in high schools, vo-techs and colleges

VACA RESOURCES 985 Norwood Ave, Urbana, OH 43078; 937/464-6814, 937/653-7326, FAX: 937/652-2060 985 Norwood Ave, Urbana, Ohio 43076 Web site: www.vacaresources.com Year established: 1995 Fiscal year: January Number of employees: 12 Donald E. Sanders (dsanders@vacaresources.com) Products: Educational Videos & DVDs, Product & Company Promotions, Educational Dairy Books, Training material, Public Speaking & Training, Sales Training, employee Training, Research, Expert court Witness and Dairy Herd Consultations.

DAN WIESE MARKETING RESEARCH 2108 Greenwood Dr S.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52403-2727; 319/364-2866, FAX: 319/365-9153 Web site: http://home.mchsi.com/~danwiese Year established: 1986 Number of employees: 1 Pres: Dan Wiese (danwiese@mchsi.com) Products: 40+ years' experience offering tailored solutions to business needs

Additional firms offering market research/consulting (please refer to their full listings in the sections indicated):

AGDATA, Direct Marketing AGREACH DIRECT MARKETING, INC., Direct Marketing AGRI CAREERS, INC., Personnel Recruiting/ Executive Search AGRI-EDUCATION, INC., Editorial AGRI-BUSINESS SERVICES INC., Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search CCI MARKETING, Direct Marketing COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING, INC., Direct Marketing CUMMINS CONSULTING, Editorial FARM JOURNAL MEDIA DATABASE STRATEGIES, Direct Marketing FARM PROGRESS, Direct Marketing GROWTH STAGE CONSULTING INC., Direct Marketing HANSON PHOTO VIDEO COMMUNICATIONS, Photography/Video HEDLIN AG ENTERPRISES, Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search ISSUES INK, Editorial THE JACKSON GROUP, Direct Marketing KENNA GROUP, Direct Marketing MARKETING WORX, Direct Marketing MIDWEST DIRECT MARKETING INC., Direct Marketing THE MONTGOMERY GROUP, INC., Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search MORTON-MCCORKLE & ASSOCIATES, INC., Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search PLEXUS MARKETING GROUP INC., Direct Marketing PRO-SEARCH, Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search RON SCHERER & COMPANY, Editorial SELECT PUBLISHING, Direct Marketing SYNAPSETECHNOLOGY, INC., Direct Marketing TELESESSION CORP., Direct Marketing VANCE PUBLISHING--FOOD SYSTEMS GROUP, Direct Marketing JOHN WALLACE COMMUNICATIONS, Editorial WELLS ASSOCIATES, Personnel Recruiting/Executive Search

* Updated info not received for '06 MSG.