First it was food for fuel, now it’s food for jewelry. It might not look like it, but this American flag pin is actually made out of grits. For those of you less enlightened Northerners who may not know what grits is – according to Wikipedia – “Grits is a Native American corn-based food common in the Southern United States, …
Farm Journal Acquires Implement & Tractor
Farm Journal Media has acquired Implement & Tractor magazine. First published in 1885, Implement & Tractor is a bimonthly publication providing news and insights for dealers, distributors, OEMs, engineers and the associations who make up the $40+ billion dealer and wholesaler equipment industry. Implement & Tractor also publishes the annual Ag Equipment Buyer’s Desk Reference, which provides the most comprehensive …
Pioneering Rural Internet
I interviewed two of my favorite people at the Ag Media Summit and have saved those interviews for this week’s program. First up, you’ll find Jerry Harrington, Pioneer Hi-Bred. He talks about how he helps agricultural journalists connect with agronomists so they can get the word out and help producers, “grow more corn and soybeans.” Then I talk with U. …
Successful Farming Expands
Successful Farming sure has a lot of news today. Basically, they’re expanding on their 360 Degree Media concept. It’s what the agrimarketing community wants. Their expansion includes a new Successful Farming Video Solutions® unit, a new Chicago Markets Bureau, and expanded machinery coverage. Here’s what’s new: Increase in Multimedia Services – SF Video Solutions John Walter is named Executive Editor …
ZimmBite – NAMA Boot Camp
I know you don’t have enough Zimm-ness in your life so how about a daily 12seconds.tv ZimmBite? ZimmBite – NAMA Boot Camp on 12seconds.tv I’ll be opening up NAMA Boot Camp this year with some remarks on social networking, followed by a little networking exercise. I expect we’ll all know each other very well before it’s over.
No Guy Wire Left Behind Contest
A new destination on the ZimmComm agriblogging circuit this year will be the National Agricultural Aviation Association convention which will take place in Las Vegas. We’re looking forward to getting to know these brave souls. While checking out their website I noticed their “No Guy Wire Left Behind” contest that will pay $1,000.00 to the best design for a guy …
Zimfo Bytes
Eli Lilly and Company announced that Covance Inc. will buy and operate Lilly’s Greenfield Laboratories located in Greenfield, Ind. In addition, Lilly is finalizing plans to lease a new worldwide headquarters for its animal health division, Elanco, in Hancock County, Indiana. The announcement is part of a series of actions the company is taking to restructure its research and development …