This week the House of Representatives is supposed to bring the Water Resources Development Act to the floor for a vote. That’s the topic of CornTalk, the weekly interview program of the Missouri Corn Growers Association. I interviewed Lisa Kelley, Director of Public Policy for the National Corn Growers Association.
Satellite Radio Deals For NCGA Members
Now here’s a deal I haven’t seen before. You know I’m a Sirius subscriber since I’ve written about it before. We’ve been wondering when or how or if the satellite radio people will try to target the most logical immediate customers for their product. It looks like they’ve been doing a little work.
New American Farm Bus Tour
This is what I call a “revolutionary” way to get out and solicit some business. I’m thinking AgWired Bus! Nothing like borrowing a good idea. Of course it would have to have satellite high speed internet access but wouldn’t that be a cool way to blog around the countryside? In fact, I’ve suggested that New American Farm’s Ben Allen do just that so we know what’s happening on this tour each day!
Pitching CAFTA-DR On Rural Radio
I waited to post this until I had a copy of the radio spot that this coalition of ag groups for CAFTA is running this week on rural radio stations.
New President For Cofina Financial
Brian Legried has accepted the position of president for Cofina Financial, LLC. Legried comes to Cofina Financial from Farm Credit Leasing where his most recent role was a senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Agritourism Is The Topic On This Week’s ZimmCast
Agritourism has become a valuable additional way for many farms to make more money. In this week’s ZimmCast I interview Jane Eckert, Eckert Agrimarketing, about her business. Jane is a professional direct marketing consultant with a passion for agritourism. I think you’ll enjoy hearing what she’s got to say.
Announcing The World Dairy Expo Blog
ZimmComm is teaming up with the World Dairy Expo to publish the first ever World Dairy Expo blog!
Demo Post To Test Streaming Audio File
This is a test of a streaming audio file that I’m trying out. Please ignore. Thanks.
USA RAISED BEEF Because COOL Not Cool
Here’s something new to me. Just got this information on a press conference on the new coalition. I really don’t have any more information than this so we’ll see what comes out of their press conference.
Positive BSE Test
By now I’m sure everyone and their brother has heard about the USDA announcement on the BSE test.