In this week’s MBIC Report Cindy Zimmerman interviews Dawn Thurnau about grilling beef this season. Of course with the weather the way it is you could say the season is upon us!
Garst Supports FFA Collegiate Program
We certainly like hearing about companies that support our youth, especially for college. Maybe that’s because I’ve got 2 of my own at that age. It certainly isn’t getting any less expensive. A local newspaper editorial cartoon today showed a graduate getting their diploma while the parent behind them was handed a bill. I didn’t think it was funny. At least Garst is helping out!
Brownfield Podcasting
I know I just posted an article about Brownfield Network and here’s another one already but I think this is cool! I’ve been waiting for someone in the farm broadcasting community to “get it” when it comes to podcasting. I actually discovered this after making my last post. Hey Lane, mention your podcasts in your releases! It is something to brag about because the ag world is just starting to wake up to the new realities and you’re on the cutting edge.
The Hoofbeat of America
Hoofbeat, a Brownfield Network program will be heard once again. Lane McConnell just sent me the latest from one of my former homes.
New Marketing Manager At Dupont
I just got this announcement from Dupont.
Water Woes In The World
I couldn’t attend the World Agricultural Forum this week but Sara Wyant did. She was kind enough to email me the following update from the event.
IndyCar Series Will Give Ethanol The Green Flag
Team Ethanol is at it again. At the end of next week the EPIC is hosting the media at the Indianapolis 500 Speedway to see the ethanol car in action. Yours truly is planning on being there, blogging it to you!
Pardon Us While We Shed Our Skin
I told you we were having a new design done! The transition is taking place and should be completed within a few days. I’ll tell you more about it when complete and we announce it.
Try RSS Feeds For Your E-Newsletter
I’m a fan of RSS as a web content distribution mechanism and know there’s a lot of interest in using it for things like company newsletters. Imagine how much money you could save if you didn’t print and mail a newsletter and your reader just subscribed to it from an RSS feed (.xml file) on your website? Since RSS doesn’t go through email your reader doesn’t have to be worried about getting spam or infected by a virus.
WFMB Ag Director Wins Ipod Shuffle
Last month we asked farm radio reporters to send us feedback about our Talking News Release service. We told them that if they emailed us with their thoughts they’d be entered into a contest to win a digital audio player (Ipod Shuffle). Today we are happy to announce the winner. She’s Leah Guffey, ag director for WFMB-FM in Springfield, IL.