2008 Farm Progress Hay Expo, its 22nd annual show, will be held June 25 and 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The show site is located just south of Ossian, Iowa, at the Knutson Farms and Winkler Farms. Admission is free; parking is $7 per vehicle. For more show information, click here. Ag Leader Technology has established the Ag …
Deere Goes Greener
Deere equipment isn’t the only thing that’s green about John Deere. The ag company has announced its plans to reduce its total global greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent per dollar of revenue from 2005 to 2014. The company has committed to the reduction goal in conjunction with its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Leaders program, which …
Deere Funds Innovation Center
A $1 million grant from John Deere will fund the development of a new John Deere Technology Innovation Center at the University of Illinois. Illini students and faculty will use the center for studies and research in agriculture, business, engineering and information technology. The new facility, which is expected to be ready by July, is located in the University Research …
Chewing Some Argentina Cud
This agriblogger is getting a taste of life in Argentina this summer. Mandy Nolz publishes, Chewing The Cud. Here’s what she’s doing down south, “For the month of June, I will explore the city of Buenos Aires to attend Spanish classes, live with a host family, and complete my goal of studying abroad during my college career.” She’s already had …
NAMA Facebook Group
I just joined the NAMA Facebook Group. It was started by Erin Koglin, Michigan State University and already has 161 members. As she describes it, “For all those of you who are members, were members, or just support members of the National Agri-Marketing Association! Go NAMA!” So get friendly and connected online.
Connie Siemes Secretary for IFAJ
The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists continues to develop. Now they’ve got a part time secretary, Connie Siemes, Netherlands. The IFAJ has appointed Connie Siemes from The Netherlands as part-time secretary to assist the Presidium and the Executive Committee for two days a week. Eleven people from eight countries applied for the new position, which will involve providing a range …
Speed Networking at NAMA Boot Camp
If you’re looking ahead at your travel plans then don’t forget about NAMA Boot Camp. ZimmComm New Media/AgWired is a sponsor again this year. We’ll be sponsoring the opening reception/session on Speed Networking. Good networking skills are essential and in case you don’t know how to introduce yourself and exchange business cards, you’ll have a chance to learn how and …
Bio Economy Transition
Biofuels have been making headlines all over the place lately. I’m sure the weather in the central United States is going to continue to fuel the issue. It’s also taking us out on the road a bit this month. Cindy’s at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop and later this week I’ll be at the Iowa Indy Corn 250. Next week I’ll …
Blogging the FEW
The 2008 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop is getting underway here in Nashville. One thing I have already noticed is the number of international visitors here. I met someone from Canada and a couple from India was ahead of me at registration and I have seen many more from various countries wondering around the resort wearing FEW badges. Seems like there …
Blog It On PR Newswire
I’m not sure how long they’ve been doing this but I just noticed that when I opened a PR Newswire release it’s got a little link at the top that says, “Blog It.” It seems to only let you post to a Blogger or WordPress.com account though. I tried posting it to ZimmComm.biz but no go. At least they’re thinking …