Al Gustin

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  www.kmot.com/news_stories.asp?news=15777 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 2/12/2008    Last Visited: 2/13/2008  

  If you need to know anything about agriculture, you listen to Al Gustin.
  
  Today, Gustin got behind a microphone and did what farmers and ranchers count on him to do everyday.
  
  "Wheat prices are not only at historic levels, but the wheat market is moving an unprecendented amount every day," Gustin says.
  
  He`s been the voice of agriculture in the region since 1968.
  
  "You put a newscast together and deliver it, but every day the stories are different and everyday the people are different and we do markets every day, but the markets are different and every year you do stories about planting and harvesting, but every season is different," says Gustin.
  
  Today was a little different, because while Gustin did everything he does every day, he was recognized for doing it for 40-years.
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  Gustin took a few minutes out of his hectic schedule this afternoon to be recognized for reaching a broadcasting milestone.
  
  "I very much enjoy the chance to meet with farmers and ranchers, it is so gratifying when they say we couldn`t get by without you every day coming into our home and giving them the information they need for producing and marketing crops and livestock, and so at the end of the day if you feel like you`ve helped somebody in some way and especially with they say you have, that`s what makes all the difference," he says.
  
  A difference he`s been making since 1968.He was farm director for KFYR-TV from 1970 to 2002.Five years ago he left television to concentrate full time on radio.

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  Published on: 10/31/2007    Last Visited: 9/27/2008  

  Al Gustin's Bio
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  Al Gustin - Farm Director, KFYR and KBMR Radio, Bismarck
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  Al Gustin has been involved in farm broadcasting since the late 1960s.He served as Farm Director for KFYR Radio and TV in Bismarck from 1970 until 2002.In September of 2002, he moved to Pro Radio in Bismarck.
  
  Since April of 2004 he has been Farm Director for Clear Channel Radio's Bismarck stations -- KBMR and KFYR.His farm news programs can also be heard on KLTC Radio in Dickinson and KCJB in Minot.
  
  Al's job involves the gathering, preparation, editing and delivery of farm news and market programs.Those programs have made him a familiar face and trusted voice in farm homes across the region.
  
  Al was born in 1947 and raised on a diversified Morton County farm.He remains an active partner in that farm, which is now owned and operated by his brother.Together they raise small grains, row crops and hay and run a 230-cow herd of registered Gelbvieh cattle.
  
  Al began his broadcasting career in 1967, while attending North Dakota State University in Fargo.He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from NDSU in 1969.
  
  Al Gustin is the "dean" of farm broadcasters in the region.His job has taken him across the country and around the world, reporting from trade missions to Egypt and Jordan in 1976; and Japan and China in 1983.
  
  In addition to his broadcasting duties, Al writes a monthly magazine column.He has spoken to many farm groups from local 4-H and FFA meetings to national conventions.
  
  Al Gustin's commitment to agriculture has not gone unnoticed.He has twice received the coveted Oscars in Agriculture for the best television farm programming in the nation.He received the 2004 Shepherd's Voice Award for Broadcast from the American Sheep Industry Association.HeHe was named Communicator of the Year by the National Association of Conservation Districts in 1985.He received the Honorary American FFA degree in 2001 and was selected 2002 Agriculturalist of the Year by the NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club.
  
  The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences enrolled Al in their 2003 "Silver Circle" for lifetime contributions to the television industry.In 2004, Al received the "Pioneer Award" from the North Dakota Broadcasters Association.
  
  Al and his wife Peggy have three daughters and five grandchildren.

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  Published on: 2/18/2008    Last Visited: 3/5/2008  

  I saw a TV news report tonight that highlighted Al Gustin's 40th anniversary in broadcasting.You can view KFYR-TV's report by clicking here and KXMB-TV's report by clicking here.The first time I heard Al referred to as "The G-Man" was on KFYR Radio, by Mr. Phil Parker.
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  Congratulations, Al!
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  I'm honored to call Al my friend and to have worked with him for a large part of my broadcast career.I started working with Al in 1991, when I was just getting my feet wet as a technical director in the mornings.He was patient with me as I'd make the occasional gaffe, sometimes popping him up on camera instead of going to a tape or graphic.He once told me of one of his goofups, back when commercials were run on slides.He dropped the box of slides for the morning, spilling them all over the floor, after they'd been sorted and organized for the day!I guess it happens to everyone.I don't recall ever seeing Al make a significant mistake on the air, myself.
  
  As usual, I'll try to provide some additional insight in this blog post:
  
  - As I recall, Al worked at KXMB way back when, before joining KFYR and becoming their farm director.In fact, I think that's where he was working when he dropped that box of slides.
  
  - Nothing can rattle him on the air.If there was a problem with a tape or graphic or something, we could just cut back to him and he'd keep going.When we would do news cutins throughout the morning on KFYR, he'd give me a script for a tape if he had one, so I knew when to go to the tape and when it would be done, and the rest he'd do on the fly.He would have little filler stories ready and always add or subtract whatever needed to make his news updates time out just right, every time.
  
  - Al would come in at 3:30 every morning, like clockwork.He'd get his morning prepared for radio and TV, making the rounds from the radio building to the TV building throughout the morning.Between 5 and 6 he'd get some time to catch a break and call his wife, Peg, to see how her evening was.Because he had to come to work so early every day, he had to go to bed early too.So he would faithfully call home and see how his wife was doing and if anything exciting happened the night before.
  
  - Al's got some surprises up his sleeve.I remember one time when he came in to type up his market graphics.I had the control room speakers turned up with the Frank Zappa CD "Thing Fish" playing.Without even looking up from the keyboard, Al said something to the effect of "Frank's talented, but I think he would get his message across a lot better if he wasn't always trying to shock people with his lyrics."I was stunned that he could actually recognize Frank Zappa, especially by hearing a short segment from Thing Fish!I never asked how he knew.I doubt he has a copy of "Joe's Garage" in the tractor, though.
  
  - He looks pretty good in a turban.I remember seeing a picture hanging in his office featuring him atop a camel, taken when Meyer Broadcasting sent him to the Middle East on assignment.I believe it was in Egypt.When the building was remodeled and his quarters were moved into the new, spacious newsroom, I think the picture adorned his cubicle as well.
  
  - My favorite mornings were when Al joined Phil & Mark for the simulcast of "Country Morning" on the KFYRs (TV and radio).When I first started at Meyer, Country Morning was a 15 minute show.There was a staff of two: Al and the director.Most days it was my friend Mike.When Mike was out fishing, it was me.It later evolved into a simulcast half-hour show, with cameras stationed in the radio studio.By that time I was working overnights, Mike would come in at 4:30, and the two of us would handle the behind-the-scenes part of the show every morning.Al had great chemistry with Phil & Mark, the perfect complement to their goofy style.Add to that the PMS trips to small town events around the state, with their trusty camcorder in hand, and we had the best morning entertainment to ever hit North Dakota screens.
  
  I haven't seen Al in a while, although I hear him on the radio.

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  www.kxmb.com/getArticle.asp?ArticleId=213229 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 2/26/2008    Last Visited: 2/27/2008  

  (Al Gustin, KFYR, Bismarck) BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) North Dakota's mill manager says he has not had to buy any Canadian wheat yet.

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  Last Visited: 5/10/2007  

  Al Gustin, the moderator and KFYR farm director, wanted to know to what extent are ethanol plants going variety specific.

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  Ag Policy, News and Outlook Notes - October 2005 -... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 10/1/2005    Last Visited: 10/20/2007  

  August 2, 2005 Transcript of North Dakota Farm Bill Forum with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and Moderator Al Gustin of KFYR/KBMR Radio - North Dakota State Fair - Minot, ND - July 26, 2005
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  August 2, 2005 Transcript of North Dakota Farm Bill Forum with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and Moderator Al Gustin of KFYR/KBMR Radio - North Dakota State Fair - Minot, ND - July 26, 2005
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  August 2, 2005 Transcript of North Dakota Farm Bill Forum with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and Moderator Al Gustin of KFYR/KBMR Radio - North Dakota State Fair - Minot, ND - July 26, 2005

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  Ag Policy, News and Outlook Notes - September 2005 -... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 9/1/2005    Last Visited: 10/20/2007  

  Aug 2, 2005 Transcript of North Dakota Farm Bill Forum with Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns and Moderator Al Gustin of KFYR/KBMR Radio - North Dakota State Fair - Minot, ND - July 26, 2005

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  American News | 08/31/2002 | Farm & Business Scene - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/31/2002    Last Visited: 8/31/2002  

  Veteran farm reporter Al Gustin starts next week as farm director for Pro Radio, which includes four stations in Bismarck, N.D. Gustin will join stations KBMR, KXMR, KQ 94.5 and KSSS.He is leaving KFYR TV, where he has been a farm reporter for 32 years.
  
  North Dakota stations getting new owners
  
  Five North Dakota television stations are getting new owners.North Dakota Television LLC said it is buying Fargo NBC affiliate KVLY TV, and Bismarck's KFYR TV and its satellite stations KMOT in Minot, KQCD in Dickinson and KUMV in Williston.

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  American News | 12/16/2005 | Animal Agriculture Summit... - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/16/2005    Last Visited: 12/16/2005  

  Speakers will include Al Gustin of KBMR Radio, one of the most respected farm broadcasters in the country, and North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Roger Johnson.

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  April 2005 - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/1/2005    Last Visited: 6/5/2009  

  Al Gustin, KFYR and KBMR, Bismarck, North Dakota hosted a panel discussion on Animal I-D during the KFYR Radio Agri International Trade Show in February.

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