NAFB Trade Talk Interview with Kip Jacobs and DeLoss Jahnke of RFD Radio Network
- NAFB Convention
- Tar Spot Solution
UPL Corp NA attended the National Association of Farm
Broadcasting Convention on November 11-13, 2024, in Kansas City, MO.

The National Association of Farm Broadcasting is dedicated to serving the interests of agricultural communities while creating value for its Broadcast member stations and networks. NAFB is a trusted liaison between farm broadcast stations and networks, the agricultural community, and the Agri-Marketing community.
The annual NAFB Convention focuses on networking, learning,
and connecting with industry professionals in agriculture from all sectors. UPL
Corp NA had the opportunity to sponsor the Trade Talk Luncheon Dessert and
participate in Trade Talk at the 2024 NAFB Convention. Learn more about NAFB
and their annual convention on their website: https://nafb.com/
Trade Talk is the centerpiece of the NAFB Convention. Trade Talk connects industry professionals with NAFB member broadcasters to discuss hot topics and important issues within agricultural organizations, associations, and companies.
DeLoss Jahnke, Sr. Audio News Anchor for the Illinois Farm Bureau and NAFB Farm Broadcaster, sat down with one of UPL Corp NA’s Technical Service Managers, Kip Jacobs, at the NAFB Convention in November 2024.
DeLoss Jahnke is a member of the RFD broadcast team that produces
original content fed to over 115 radio station frequencies. This award-winning
team reports, edits, and hosts RFD Radio Network programs and content for the FarmWeekNow.com/RFDRN website and other IFB communications.
Kip Jacobs is a Jacksonville, IL native and a UPL Corp NA Technical Service Manager who focuses on the Midwestern area of the United States. The technical service managers at UPL Corp NA concentrate on the science behind our solutions regionally, support the sales and marketing team with regional field trial data, communicate recommendations, and identify areas where our solutions can address unmet needs in the field.
In this interview, Jahnke and Jacobs explore the pressures growers
face in the field, dive into the Tar Spot Solution with VACCIPLANT® and ZOLERA®
FX, chat about weed resistance, and introduce an exciting upcoming product in
the corn market—all while getting to know Kip Jacobs and UPL NA better!
This NAFB Trade Talk interview was aired on November 21, 2024, on over 45 radio stations in Illinois!
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About UPL Group
UPL Ltd. (NSE: UPL, BSE: 512070, LSE GDR: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agricultural products and solutions that cover the entire agrifood value chain. With annual revenue exceeding $5bn, the company is one of the largest agriculture companies worldwide, serving growers in more than 130 countries. UPL Group consists of four pure-play platforms that include UPL Corporation Ltd. (UPL Corp); UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions (SAS); Advanta Enterprises Ltd.; and UPL Specialty Chemicals Ltd. (USCL). Together, these platforms are dedicated to Reimagining Sustainability and driving progress in our food system through our innovative OpenAg® approach. To learn more about UPL, please visit upl-ltd.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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