Media Tent Man

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2006

The media tent at Farm Progress Show is sponsored by New Holland and the media tent man is Gene Hemphill.

Gene just got in so I got him to talk about what he does here after he tested out the microphone on the press conference podium. Gene says that this will be his 19th media room sponsorhip for Farm Progress Show but that he actually did a media room sponsorship for a show here at Amana Colonies the year before. You’ll have to listen to the interview to hear him talk about the first years when they put typewriters out with reams of paper.

A lot has changed in 19 years Gene!

You can listen to my interview with Gene here: Gene Hemphill Interview (5 min MP3)

Coverage of the Farm Progress Show is sponsored by Monsanto:

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Monsanto Show Staff Meeting

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2006

I think Kelcy and I are going to have our hands full covering all the activities planned by Monsanto, our sponsor.

They’ve got a large exhibit and we’re going to learn more about the new things they have to offer over the next several days, along with coverage of as much of the show as we can.

Kelcy sat in on this staff meeting in their exhibit while I went back to the media tent to do a few posts.

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Farm Progress Show Manager

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2006

If you want to know what’s going on you go right to the main man. Here at the Farm Progress Show that’s Matt Jungmann, National Shows Manager for Farm Progress Companies. I was lucky and ran into Matt right away in the office building.

Matt says they’ve had about an inch and a half of rain since last night but it’s stopped and clearing up a bit. He says they’ll work all night to move mud and have the show ready for people by opening time tomorrow.

You can listen to my interview with Matt here: Matt Jungmann Interview (2 min MP3)

Coverage of the Farm Progress Show is sponsored by Monsanto:

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Glad to be at the Farm Progress Show!

Kelcy August 28, 2006

Hey Everybody! Kelcy here now!! I just got comfortable with the computer and programs here. Chuck has done a great job of helping me learn the new programs and learn how to do my posts!!

I’m excited to be doing the coverage this week for the Farm Progress Show. I hope to do a good job for all of you readers/subscribers!! Again, my name is Kelcy Schroder and I grew up in Princeton, IA (north of Davenport.) I have been raised on a farm with livestock and grain. I show Polled Hereford cattle and have always had an interest in agriculture. I go to Iowa State University, majoring in Ag Communications and Communication Studies. Coming to the Farm Progress Show, blogging, taking pictures, and doing interviews will fit in right along with my majors! I am excited to meet new people, learn about what new technologies are coming out, and I look forward to updating the status of the show with you.

As for right now, there is not to much action going on… I’m sitting in the Media Tent where it is nice and dry in here. It’s just a little muddy outside! I got here, and it was hard to find a place to park, since I drive a car, where I would be able to get out later and not be stuck. As I was driving around, I already saw one car stuck and they were pulling it out. Hopefully the rain will slow down so it will harden up for the rest of the show. If any of you are planning on coming to the show, I would plan on bringing a pair of boots!!

I would like to thank Monsanto along with AgWired for giving me the opportunity to come to the Farm Progress Show and be updating the events with you as they come!! I hope you will enjoy reading my blogs and getting to know me a little bit better!!

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Muddy Day in Iowa

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2006

Kelcy and I are on site here in Amana Colonies. The rain has let up but it’s pretty muddy. I’m sure this will clear up by tomorrow.

This is the street scene in front of the New Holland-sponsored media tent. Right now it looks like we’re the first ones on the scene.

We’ve got power and internet access. What more could we ask for?

Coverage of the Farm Progress Show is sponsored by Monsanto:

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Meet Kelcy Schroder

Chuck Zimmerman August 27, 2006

I’ve got another Skype call this week for a ZimmCast. I was chatting with Kelcy Schroder about our joint, Monsanto-sponsored, blog coverage of the Farm Progress Show this week and recorded some Q&A with her. I thought it might be a good way for you to get to know her before you see her posts beginning tomorrow afternoon.

Kelcy is a double major student at Iowa State University. This will be her first visit to the Farm Progress Show. Learn more about her and what she hopes to get out of her Monsanto Future Ag Journalist Fellowship on this week’s program.

Listen here: ZimmCast 82 (5 min MP3)

The ZimmCast is the official weekly podcast of AgWired which you can subscribe to using the link in our sidebar. You can also subscribe in iTunes.

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The Minnesota Hotdish Hot Dog

Chuck Zimmerman August 27, 2006

I like to think that if you put enough toppings on a hot dog you have a gourmet meal. Now I’m sure of it.

The Minnesota Hotdish Hot Dog — a hot dog topping recipe created by Jill Blissenbach of St. Paul, Minn., that includes cheddar cheese, cream of mushroom soup mixed with green beans and French fried onions — won the title of America’s Greatest Tasting Hot Dog Topping Recipe at Ball Park’s Great Hot Dog Taste Challenge this summer, earning Blissenbach $25,000 and a lifetime of bragging rights.

You can see a story on the contest here (1 min WMV). “Americans love plump, juicy hot dogs either with or without toppings,” said Steve Clapp, vice president, Ball Park.”

Food

Badger NAMA Announces Leaders

Chuck Zimmerman August 27, 2006

One NAMA chapter is sending out news releases. That’s how you know who’s who, eh? Tom is the prez so he gets his picture posted!

The Badger Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association, a non-profit organization for agri-marketers, announces its new president and board members for 2006-2007. The following individuals were named to the leadership board:

• Tom Breunig, president, TTG Consulting/The Thomas Group, LLC
• Betsy Francoeur, vice president, Landmark Services Cooperative
• JoDee Sattler, secretary, DairyBusiness Communications
• Kelly Sheehan, treasurer, Accelerated Genetics
• Vince Kalt, awards chair, Bader Rutter
• Nicole Wagner, Best of NAMA chair, Charleston/Orwig, Inc.
• Tom Schomisch, UW-Madison student chapter liaison, Emeritis Professor UW-CALS
• Brian Wesemann, UW-Platteville student chapter liaison, North American Nutrition Co.
• Jon Anderson, golf outing chair, potratz.king.anderson
• Kerri Leistikow, membership chair, Lallemand Animal Nutrition
• Dana Pronschinske, communications chair, Dairy Business Association
• Laura Krause, programs co-chair, Alltech
• Lindsay Klahn, programs co-chair, UW-Madison
• Marianne Bellot, programs co-chair, Agtech Products, Inc.
• Ellen LaRose, regional director, Morgan&Myers

NAMA

Clasen New President of Meyocks Group

Chuck Zimmerman August 27, 2006

Hy Vee leader, Craig Clasen, has been named president of The Meyocks Group advertising agency. Ric Jurgens, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Hy-Vee, Inc., the agency’s parent company made the announcement. The move will be effective October 2.

For the past three years, Clasen has served as president of Hy-Vee Care, which distributes pharmaceutical products to patients in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. He began his career with Hy-Vee in 1977.

“In his role with Hy-Vee Care and throughout his tenure at Hy-Vee, Craig has demonstrated the enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit that can help The Meyocks Group grow, and grow rapidly,” Jurgens says. “We expect Craig’s leadership will help move the agency to a higher level of innovative service for all of its clients.”

Doug Jeske, who’s been serving as interim president has been named Chief Operating Officer.

Agencies

Fix those things you can fix Leave those you can’t well enough alone

Chuck Zimmerman August 27, 2006

Randy Tkachyk is a beef producer in southeast Manitoba who wasn’t sure what to do when BSE shut the US border in May of 2003. He started selling beef from his own cattle to friends, neighbours, relatives. Today he’s part owner of ManitobaBeef.Com.

On top of BSE, 2004 and 2005 were wet years destroying much of his hay crops. This year, it looked real good, but then it didn’t rain in June and July, leaving him short again. However, this young chap, a strapping 6 ft 4, maybe 6-6, keeps on keeping on. Many could take a lesson from him. Here’s his latest email to me. Read More

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