5050thth ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONCELEBRATION

““Our Members Are The Our Members Are The Agricultural Chemical Agricultural Chemical

Professionals Who Serve Professionals Who Serve Those Who Feed The World”Those Who Feed The World”

MIDWEST AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS ASSOCIATION MIDWEST AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS ASSOCIATION 19851985

It is through the voice of individual members that MACA is able to “tell it like it is” and become leaders to improve the economic and environmental climate in the midwest. MACA BROCHURES

OUR MACA MEMBERS

Aceto Ag Chemical Aceto Ag Chemical CorporationCorporation

Albaugh, Inc. Albaugh, Inc.

BASFBASF

Big Rivers Agri-SupplyBig Rivers Agri-Supply

Chemorse, Ltd.Chemorse, Ltd.

Dow AgroSciencesDow AgroSciences

DuPontDuPont

FMC CorporationFMC Corporation

Current Member Companies Current Member Companies of 25 Years or Moreof 25 Years or More

GROWMARK, Inc.GROWMARK, Inc.

KovaKova

MonsantoMonsanto

Oil-Dri Corporation of America Oil-Dri Corporation of America

Rosen’s Inc.Rosen’s Inc.

Universal Crop Protection Universal Crop Protection Alliance Alliance

Van Diest Supply CompanyVan Diest Supply Company

New 2008 New 2008 Member Member

CompaniesCompanies

ISK Biosciences ISK Biosciences CorporationCorporation

Winfield SolutionsWinfield Solutions

1958 - Midwest Agricultural Chemicals Association – MACA

MACA ORGANIZED

FOUNDERS OF MACAFOUNDERS OF MACAMACA was formed by seven dedicated professionals who clearly saw the need for the agricultural chemicals industry in America’s heartland to have a vigorous professional society.

Herbert Woodbury

Porter Williams

Robert Yapp

were joined by

Harold Howard

Doug Nelson

Wally Smith

and

G.E. Zackert.

PRESIDENTSPRESIDENTS

Herbert Woodbury

1958-59 and 1960-61

Robert Yapp

1959-60

Douglas Nelson 1961-62

Ray Northrop 1963-64

Along with Harold Howard-1962-63 the four men pictured served as

MACA Presidents from 1958-1964.

Incorporated in 1967 to provide an opportunity for basic manufacturers,

distributors/formulators and allied industry to meet to discuss

crop life issues.

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Presidents Dick S. Lang-1965-66, William M. Banks-1966-67, and Hillis R. McLane-1969-70

George A. Lawrence 1967-68

Bert Brayton 1968-69

President Vern L. McCarthy 1970-71

McCarthy

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS1971-72 President Dwight Habermehl and Keith Boyer who served as President from 1972-74.

Dean Roy served as President from 1976-78,

seated on his left is two term President Ray

Smedul – 1974-76.

Habermehl

Boyer

Roy Smedul

EDUCATOR’SEDUCATOR’S AWARDAWARD The award first presented in 1974 is designed to recognize

demonstrated evidence of significant contributions to American agriculture, especially in the MACA region. Bob Roselle, University of Nebraska Extension Entomologist, was the first recipient.

Dr. Bill Simmons 2003

Dr. Gordon Roskamp 2002

Dr. David Walgenbach 1987

Donald E. Kuhlman 1989

Dr. Ronald Doersch

1990

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Robert C. Moreau 1978-80

Larry Bert served as President from 1980-82

1982-83 President V.R. “Swede” Roskam passing the gavel to

1983-84 President Bob Ramsdell.

Bert

Winton Warren Etchen served as Executive Secretary of MACA from 1969-1978.

MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD-1978MAN OF THE YEAR AWARD-1978

In 1981 Dr. E.E. ‘Ev’ Waller began his contribution to the industry as Executive Director of MACA and through his leadership kept the association on a steady growth trend

for many years.

Dr. Waller was presented the 1995 Industry Vision Award upon his retirement. His wife Virginia was presented the 1995 Partner Award for her volunteer contributions to the

organization.

Dr. Waller was awarded the Dean Roy Award in 1985.

He is the only “non-member” to have been so recognized.

Dr. Waller writes,

“ I liked all of MACA’s officers, directors, and committee people over the years; and some life-long friendships were established…

MACA and its countless accomplishments mean a lot to us; and we would love to attend, it is not, however, feasible this year. We shall be there in thought and empathy.” 6/21/08

INDUSTRY VISION AWARDINDUSTRY VISION AWARD The award first presented in 1982 is designed to recognize the

distinguished career of an individual devoted to promoting and protecting the interests of the crop protection industry supporting American and Midwestern agriculture.

Past President Ray Smedul of Chevron was the first recipient.

Jack P. Dutra 2007

Mike McCarty 2005

John Juvenal 2004

Ron Farrell 2006

INDUSTRY VISION AWARDINDUSTRY VISION AWARD

Robert Woods 2003

Charles Fischer 2002

Paul E. Rhein 1999

Neil Strong 2001

Bob Van Diest 2000

INDUSTRY VISION AWARDINDUSTRY VISION AWARD

Russel Weisensel 1991 William J. Fairborn

1992

Jay Vroom 1993

Keith G. Boyer 1994

Leavitt S. White 1986

RUTH WHITE MEDIA AWARDRUTH WHITE MEDIA AWARD

Started in 1982 as the Special Media Award to recognize media for their distinguished service to

agricultural chemicals and MACA Activities.

Ned Van Buren 1985

The award was named after Ruth White, Leavitt S. White’s wife the year of her death in 1989.

Leavitt served as the communications consultant to MACA from 1981-1992 and his wife Ruth had assisted in the organization .

Ken Root 1996

Eric Sfiligoj 2007

Charlotte Sine 2000

1984 CELEBRATION 1984 CELEBRATION

MACA Past Presidents pose during the celebration.

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1984-85 President Carl Bartenhagen

and officers.

President William Skrei holding the 1985-86 sign

and seated to his left is Dave Murphy who served as MACA

1986-87 President.

Bartenhagen

Murphy

MACA-75 (1986) MACA-75 (1986) developed manufacturer developed manufacturer specification and user specification and user guidelines for portable guidelines for portable agri-chemical tanks for agri-chemical tanks for liquid pesticides and other liquid pesticides and other agri-chemicals not subject agri-chemicals not subject to U.S. DOT specification to U.S. DOT specification packaging.packaging.

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Jack Dutra 1987-88, to his right is Bruce Bollinger

President 1988-89.

President Dennis Matthias 1989-90, officers and

board of directors.

DutraBollinger

Matthias

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President Keith Keuchmann 1990-91, seated to his left is Richard Rost, President from

1991-92

President Ron Farrell 1992-93, officers and

board of directors.

Keuchmann Rost

Farrell

Water Guardian Award

MACA began sponsoring the Water Guardian Award in 1991.

MACA works with state associations to recognize agricultural businesses and individuals

that project a positive image by promoting environmental stewardship of the crop protection

industry, concern about the quality of the nation’s water supply and overall protection of

the environment.

MACA-75 Amended MACA-75 Amended (1992) developed (1992) developed manufacturer specification manufacturer specification and user guidelines for and user guidelines for liquid pesticides and other liquid pesticides and other agri-chemical not subject agri-chemical not subject to U.S. DOT specification to U.S. DOT specification packaging.packaging.

MACA -25 developed in MACA -25 developed in 1993 manufacturer 1993 manufacturer specification and user specification and user guidelines for refillable guidelines for refillable container liquid pesticides container liquid pesticides and other agri-chemicals.and other agri-chemicals.

Approved in 1993

C.A.N. provides free speakers to classrooms and civic groups in the

Midwest.

Presentations and Lesson Units are tools available for use by speakers and teachers.

First Ambassador Coordinator, Debbie Rubin, begins work June, 1995.

AMBASSADOR AWARDAMBASSADOR AWARDDesigned to recognize an ambassador for their efforts in promoting the crop protection industry through presentations to students or consumers.

The award was first presented in 1993 Dan Stork, CIBA.

1995

200219962006

2007 1993

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1993-94 President Ron Naggatz passing the ceremonial gavel to

1994-95 President Charlotte Sine

1995-96 President Neil Strong 1996-97 President Pat

Robinson stands next to Executive Director Bonnie

McCarvel.

Strong

Robinson

In 1994 a brochure In 1994 a brochure was developed and was developed and

distributed to assist the distributed to assist the distributor and dealer distributor and dealer

in upgrading or in upgrading or building their package building their package chemical warehouse to chemical warehouse to

meet industry meet industry guidelines.guidelines.

1958 - Midwest Agricultural Chemicals Association – MACA

MACA NAME CHANGES

1995 - Mid America Crop Protection Association – MACPA

Office Moved to St. Louis - Office Moved to St. Louis - 19961996 Neil Strong and Pat

Robinson inspect the new office.

Bonnie McCarvel was hired as MACPA Executive Director.

REGIONAL WATER SEMINAR - 1996REGIONAL WATER SEMINAR - 1996

“What’s In The Works for Water.”

Seventy-five people attended the two day seminar on regional water

initiatives.

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1997-98 President Ken Adkinson 1998-99 President Bob Lane President 1999-2000 Terry Kippley 2000-2001 President Darrell Forkrud

Adkinson

Lane Kippley

Forkrud

STATE ISSUES SUMMIT - 1998STATE ISSUES SUMMIT - 1998

MACPA developed a program for all 13 state

associations to meet and discuss issues.

A system to mark field boundaries,

track field events and ensure correct

applications of crop protection products

was developed.

This brochure was distributed in 1999.

Completed in 1999 and Completed in 1999 and updated on a regular updated on a regular

basis. basis.

Update is in progress by Update is in progress by the Distribution & the Distribution &

Environment Committee.Environment Committee.

WeatherPLOTThe WeatherPlot™ database is a result of the joint efforts of Meridian Environmental Technology, Inc. and MACA. Infrastructure development for this extensive weather information database began in 1999, with weather data first made available through the system during the 2000 growing season.

Currently seven companies subscribe to this database.

WeatherPlot™ is a site-specific historical weather database developed to provide nearly field-level assessments of hourly or daily weather conditions.

Updated in 2000 from original in

1993 to provide the

“fundamental principles” of packaged crop

protection products

storage and handling.

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2001-2002 President Bill Beutke 2002-2003 President Ron Utterback 2003-2004 President John Raines 2004-2005 President Duane Mol

Beutke

Utterback

Raines

Mol

1958 - Midwest Agricultural Chemicals Association – MACA

MACA NAME CHANGES

1995 - Mid America Crop Protection Association – MACPA

2002 - Mid America CropLife Association – MACA

Homeland Homeland Security SeminarSecurity Seminar

STEWARDSHIP & INDUSTRY STEWARDSHIP & INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP SEMINAR - 2004LEADERSHIP SEMINAR - 2004

MACA hosted for the 13 state associations in region and

MACA state affairs and regulatory affairs members to

be updated on biotech, product integrity, and other current

issues.

EXTRA S.T.E.P. AWARDEXTRA S.T.E.P. AWARDThe award was started in 2005 and is designed to recognize an entity that goes above and beyond the requirements of

the respective 13 states.

The nominee is already meeting the state and federal laws, but takes the extra step to

ensure good stewardship in their community.

OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSOFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2005-2006 President Craig Petermeier 2006-2007 President Jim Jenkins

Petermeier

Jenkins

2007-2008 President Al Strohmaier, Officers and Board of Directors

Strohmaier

Janet Braun was named one of three Ag

Ambassadors of the Year by CropLife America in 2007.

Janet Braun – CAN CoordinatorJanet Braun – CAN Coordinator

Janet became MACA’s CropLife Ambassador

Network Coordinator in 2003.

Annual MeetingsAnnual MeetingsProviding a forum for

supplier/customer meetings, information and

networking on current topics.

“The New Decade - What’s Ahead” 1980 Annual Meeting

First Annual Meeting held in Kansas City, Missouri in 1960.

Annual MeetingsAnnual Meetings

1981 - Our New Environment - Where do we go from here? 1984 - Changes - How Do We Prepare for

Them?

1987 - The Challenge - To Change!

1989 - World Class Competition

1992 - Customers Speak! - but do you listen?

2000 - Investing in Agriculture - A New Outlook

1993 - Your Paradigm for Success

2004 - Navigating the Changes - Forward Focused

The meetings have addressed the changing business practices of the nation.

2008 – Celebrating the Past, Speeding into the Future

Annual Annual MeetingsMeetings

Annual Annual MeetingsMeetings

GOLFGOLF

GOLFGOLF

GOLFGOLF

TENNISTENNIS

1984

1977MEMBER SPOUSES MEMBER SPOUSES PARTICIPATED IN PARTICIPATED IN ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING

EVENTSEVENTS

1977 1984

Annual Meeting Annual Meeting CommitteeCommittee

Develops a September meeting program that responds to the industry’s current

concerns and principal interests. The Committee schedules outstanding speakers for specific topics and plans

recreation and entertainment for members.

DEANDEAN ROY AWARDROY AWARD The award is named in honor of one of the organization’s

members for “Exceptional Service to MACA and the CropLife Industry” for contributing the most by their selfless service.

The award was first presented in 1982 to Past President Keith Boyer of Brayton Chemicals.

Al Strohmaier 2006

Don Bradley 2007

Dan Vest 2004David Flakne

2005

DEANDEAN ROYROY AWARDAWARD

Myron Carter 2002

William Randell 2003 Ron Utterback

2001

Darrell Forkrud 2000

Bob Ramsdell 1999

DEANDEAN ROY ROY AWARDAWARD

John Hester 1994

Charlotte Sine 1996

Lloyd Burling 1998

Jack Dutra 1997

Terry Kippley 1995

DEANDEAN ROYROY AWARD AWARD

Bruce Bollinger 1993

Ron Naggatz 1990

Carl Bartenhagen 1992

Dean Roy 1991

Neil Strong 1989

DEANDEAN ROY ROY AWARDAWARD

Ron Farrell 1988

Keith Kuechmann 1987

Dr. Ev Waller 1985

Dennis Matthias 1984

Gordon Bethards 1983

Swede Roskam 1986

Distribution & Distribution & Environment Environment CommitteeCommittee

2000

2007

D&E works to ensure that safe logistical practices and

knowledge are available and/or implemented for crop protection products including

technical ingredients.

Crop Protection Crop Protection ProductsProducts

D&E Committee gathers information on the best storage and handling practices of

packaged crop protection products.

Regulatory & Regulatory & Environmental Issues Environmental Issues

CommitteeCommittee

REI works to gather and communicate information that addresses environmental and regulatory issues of concern to

protect the products and services of MACA members.

REI supports legislative and regulatory issues for the 13 states and federal legislation

by monitoring the issues and providing information.

Water QualityMACA provides educational information on

the Clean Water Act and all of its ramifications.

MACA is a member of the Federal Water Quality Coalition (FWQC) who participates in

federal and regional water quality rulemakings and initiatives; negotiated

guidance development; written comments; and litigation.

MACA PUBLISHES

19961989

Mary Jane Stankiewicz became MACA’s water consultant in 2008.

Jack Dutra was presented an Honorary Lifetime Membership in CropLife America. Jack served as water consultant for MACA from 1996 until his retirement in 2008.

WATER CONSULTANTSWATER CONSULTANTS

Business Issues Business Issues CommitteeCommittee

Works with national and regional associations to coordinate MACA efforts on programs and issues of common concern and act as a liaison group on specific areas of

mutual interest.

Industry Industry Communications Communications

CommitteeCommittee

Coordinate communication efforts and assists with

recruiting new members and retailing membership.

Provides oversight for the CropLife Ambassador

Network.

CAN Task ForceCAN Task ForceOversees the public outreach program to promote the benefits of crop protection products and agriculture.

Targets 4th through 6th grade educational outreach

opportunities through the CropLife Ambassador Network, providing scientifically based and accurate information regarding the safety

and value of American agricultural food production.

During the past five years we During the past five years we have reached 25,000 future have reached 25,000 future

consumers!consumers!

Traceability Traceability Implementation Program Implementation Program

Task ForceTask Force

The TIP test project, in its second and final year,

partners MACA with four retailers to trace products,

reduce shrinkage, and provide measurable returns on

investments for participants.

NetworkingNetworking

Thank you for your involvement in MACA.

Nearly $2.5 billion worth of ag chemical products – 38% of the nation’s consumption – are consumed by MACA member states, and MACA’s continued

industry contributions protect its members interests while reducing risk

in a volatile agricultural climate.