The Canadian Pork Council has identified Korea and Japan as key markets with which the pork industry would like to see Canada aggressively pursue bilateral free trade arrangements. Recently, a coalition of nine Canadian agricultural groups, including the Canadian Pork Council, applauded transport minister David Emerson’s aggressive approach to negotiations for bilateral trade agreements and his commitment to accelerate efforts to clinch new trade deals.
We’re In Illinois Now
Upon arrival in Illinois today we were greeted by a bunch of folks, including Jim Robbins, Illinois Corn Marketing Board.
Ag Coalition Applauds Bilateral Trade Efforts
A coalition of Canadian agricultural commodity groups and private companies is applauding the federal government’s aggressive approach to negotiations for bilateral trade agreements.
Wireless Rest Areas
I know it’s not new or exclusive but I couldn’t help but noticing how the rest areas in Iowa now offer wireless internet access.
Dueling Satellite Radio Update
It’s time for an update to my cross country, side-by-side, dueling satellite radio contest. I really don’t have a clue which one is going to win this yet.
Commissioner Cahn on Ethanol
If you ever need someone to set up a tailgate party for you then the Commissioner of Tailgating, Joe Cahn is your man. He was out in the sun tailgating here in Omaha for the AASHTO Celebrate the Interstate Convoy again today.
Ethanol Blend In Nebraska
Our convoy is in Omaha, NE now. We’ve got a morning press conference then a display at the QWest Center. Yesterday we finally found a fuel stop that blended ethanol in its gasoline.
Making Progress In Cheyenne
Blogging time is a challenge on a long road trip and I’m on a LONG road trip. Tomorrow’s going to be a 502 mile segment of this convoy trip from Cheyenne to Omaha with 2 stops on the way.
NAMA On RFD-TV
Did you miss the NAMA convention this year? Wonder what the awards ceremony is like? Then watch it on tv.
New Biofuel
Here’s some interesting news from ZimmComm’s latest talking news release project. I’m on the highway as you hopefully know but Cindy’s holding down the office.