Three former secretaries of agriculture at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention in Kansas City on Wednesday had the opportunity to comment on the election results and what might happen now. Bob Bergland, who served under President Jimmy Carter, said the outcome of the election was no surprise to him, the question is where we go from here. “Majority …
GMO Labeling Proposal Defeated
The good news from election results is the defeat of the GMO food labeling proposition in California. Unlike our poll here on AgWired, the vote on Proposition 37 in California was much less close and went the right way for those in agriculture who were opposed to the plan to require labeling of all foods containing genetically modified crops. The …
2012 NAFB Convention Underway
The 2012 National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention is underway. Farm broadcasters are broadcasting and meetings are taking place. The ZimmComm team is on the scene and we’ve already started a convention photo album for your viewing and sharing pleasure. You can find it here: 2012 NAFB Convention Photo Album. And remember that you can get the free AgWired App …
Almost Split Vote on GMO Food Labeling
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Should foods containing GMO crops be labeled?” The Prop 37 ballot initiative in California prompted us to ask the question. Well, the initiative failed while our poll showed that most answered yes to our question by a very narrow margin. Interesting. Your thoughts? Feel free to chime in with a comment. Our poll results: …
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Alltech has launched a $2.5 million Alltech – Chinese University/Institute Research Alliance with leading Chinese universities and academic research institutes. DTN/The Progressive Farmer announced that it has been selected by the National Corn Growers Association as the custom publishing partner for the 2013 NCGA National Corn Yield Contest guide. America’s Farmers Grow Communities gives eligible farmers the opportunity to win …
Incoming ASFMRA Prez: Young Folks Needed
A common problem you hear in farm circles is “Where are we going to get the next generation of producers?” That’s certainly also on the mind of the leadership at the recent 83rd Annual Meeting and Trade Show of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers and AgroNomics Conference & Trade Show held in Indianapolis, Ind. Jim Rickert, …
AgWired App Update
The AgWired App for iOS has been updated. Did you update yours? Or perhaps you don’t have our app for your device yet. You can find it in the Apple App Store as well as Google Play. The AgWired App brings you all of the ZimmComm News Network content that includes AgWired as well as PrecisionPays.com, energy.agwired.com and WorldDairyDiary.com. You …
Agri-Pulse Poll Favors Romney
A poll for election day shows way more farmers say they are voting Romney over Obama for president. According to the Agri-Pulse Farm and Rural Poll released today, 78 percent of farmers polled are voting for Mitt Romney in the presidential election and a majority blame Democrats for failure to pass a new farm bill. “We wanted to see not …
2012 NAFB Convention Preview
This year the theme of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting convention is “Our Rich Heritage, A Bridge to the Future.” Cindy, Jamie and I will be there and you can bet you’ll find photos and interviews right here. So, let’s get started. Mark Oppold, RFD-TV, is the NAFB President-Elect and has worked hard putting this year’s convention together, along …
Get Out and Vote
I voted. Have you? It really is a civic duty and I hope you’ll take the time today to get it done. I’m not writing this to encourage you to vote for a certain person or issue. Hopefully you will have become familiar with the issues in your state and know what to do. As far as the Presidential race, …