The New Holland Field Smart Blog

Chuck Zimmerman

New Holland has a new blog called Field Smart. It’s part of the New Holland Field Smart campaign. At New Holland we’re dedicated to continuing this tradition, and we’ve launched our Field Smart campaign to celebrate not only our approach to delivering new innovations to the marketplace, but the farmers that put this technology to use. To learn more about …

Agribusiness, Audio, New Holland, ZimmCast

Alltech Kentucky Night

Jamie Johansen

Alltech’s Kentucky Night was full of down-home country music, mouth watering good food and even better company. The event was held at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park, home of the Alltech Arena and the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and the Alltech National Horse Show. Everyone came decked out in their boots, denim and cowboy hats. A evening full …

Agribusiness, Alltech, Food

Alltech Symposium Press Conference

Jamie Johansen

A press conference was held following the morning session of the 2012 Alltech International Symposium. Panelists included Dr. Pearse Lyons, President/CEO of Alltech, Governor John Y. Brown Jr., Dr. Mark Lyons, Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Alltech, Dr. Karl Dawson, Alltech’s Chief Scientific Officer & Tim Gannon, Co-Founder Outback Steakhouse. Catch a recap of the question and answer session …

Agribusiness, Alltech, Audio, Food, Media, Research, Technology

The Alltech Incredible Journey

Chuck Zimmerman

Alltech Founder and President, Dr. T. Pearse Lyons welcomed all the attendees to the 2012 Alltech International Symposium. I’ve heard that we have over 3,000 here this year! That’s a big jump up from last year. The Symposium just keeps getting bigger and bigger. I’ll add opening remarks from Dr. Lyons here as soon as I can. He is talking …

Agribusiness, Alltech

Alltech Medal of Excellence

Chuck Zimmerman

During the opening general session here at the 2012 Alltech International Symposium Gov. John Y. Brown, Jr. received a very special award. Here’s Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech, presenting the 22nd Alltech Medal of Excellence to the Governor. I’ll have comments from Gov. Brown to add a little later today. He bought Kentucky Fried Chicken from Colonel Harland Sanders when he …

Agribusiness, Alltech, Audio

Alltech Fun Run

Chuck Zimmerman

It may seem a little early in the morning for a run. Well, it is a little early in the morning! The 2012 Alltech International Symposium Fun Run had beautiful weather this year and a big crowd. We’re pumped up! I did not win since it is not a “race.” But I did make it without stopping. My first run …

Agribusiness, Alltech

Alltech International Dinner

Chuck Zimmerman

Since the first time I saw Dr. Ronan Tynan sing I was hooked. I can’t say how glad I was to see him on the program again here at the 2012 Alltech International Symposium. Tonight at the International Dinner Dr. Tynan sang one of Dr. Pearse Lyons favorites, Danny Boy. I recorded it so you can hear this great tenor …

Agribusiness, Alltech, Audio

Communicating With Alltech

Chuck Zimmerman

Here’s the Alltech Communications team welcoming the media arriving early to check in for the 2012 Alltech International Symposium. It’s hard to see but they’re promoting the Symposium Twitter hashtag, #AgFuture. It’s a beautiful day in Lexington. Things will get started this evening with the International Dinner which will once again feature world class opera voices. I will have photos …

Agribusiness, Alltech

Ag Future Discussed At Alltech International Symposium

Chuck Zimmerman

There are a lot of good reasons to attend an Alltech Annual International Symposium. Here are a couple of them for journalists. 1. Food matters to everyone: Symposium will focus on exploring new strategies for food production and examine how current agricultural practices will need to change to feed the growing world population. Sessions will also explore topics related to …

Agribusiness, Alltech