World Dairy Expo’s Board of Directors approved four new members at their annual meeting. The new directors include: Angie Coburn, Mike Hellenbrand, Steve Larson and Bryan Voegeli. Southeast AgNet Publications Inc. announced the acquisition of Florida Science Source Inc., a citrus book publishing and reseller operation. Marrone Bio Innovations is being recognized by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation for …
Dairy Farmers Getting Social With myDairy Program
Dairy Management Inc. is conducting a webinar on social media for dairy producers in a couple weeks. Dairy producers who use Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to stay connected with family and friends, and producers who want to learn about these tools, are encouraged to participate in a free 90-minute webinar on Thursday, April 15 to learn how these applications can …
Farmers and Ranchers Care Photo Contest
The National Beef Ambassadors (sponsored in part by ZimmComm New Media) is starting a photo contest tomorrow. Have you heard something in the media lately that has made you think more about the importance of YOUR agriculture story? The National Beef Ambassadors, funded in part by the beef checkoff, can help you spread your message. The “Farmers and Ranchers Care” …
Michigan Meat Day
When a Governor sticks her foot in her mouth it’s a really public thing. Here’s just one of the responses to Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm declaring National Ag Day as Michigan Meatout Day. It’s a Facebook invite and I’m attending. How about you?
End Of Day Scenes
This is why I like to have a camera with me all the time. There are so many pictures that I’d like to share. This was the last scene for me today as I got off the highway on the way back to ZimmComm World Headquarters. Then when I got out of my car I looked up and saw a …
Visiting With NAFB
Here’s the Happy St. Patty’s Day crew of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. I visited today and really appreciate them ordering up a beautiful sunny day for my drive. The photo was actually taken yesterday and I talked Jennifer out of it. Pictured are Stacia Cudd, Mark Vail, Susan Tally and Jennifer Saylor (not picture is Rose Marie Lawrence). …
Grains Council Opens Office in Panama
U.S. Grains Council has officially opened a new international office in Panama City, Panama to serve Latin America and the Caribbean Region. USGC Chairman Rick Fruth commented, “By establishing an office in Latin America and the Caribbean region, the Council is strategically positioning itself to defend U.S. markets while simultaneously enhancing the quality of life of our trading partners.” Kurt …
Your PB&J Recipes Can Help Feed the Hungry
How do you like your PB&J? Since March is National Peanut Month, Southern Peanut Growers (SPG) is celebrating with “PB&J My Way,” a national recipe contest looking for nutty new takes on the classic PB&J. For every peanut butter sandwich recipe received, SPG will donate a jar of peanut butter to hunger relief organization Feeding America. No matter how you …
John Deere Security Tight For Foose 4020
There’s a new sheriff in town. Sheriff Barry Nelson, John Deere. He wants you to love his Chip Foose 4020 and that’s an order son. It’s a 1970 John Deere 4020. The tractor will be given away to one winner as part of the John Deere Big Buck Promotion. You may find rules to enter on the John Deere website. …
Zimfo Bytes
A coalition of dairy groups announced the launch of a statewide program, the National Dairy FARM Program: Farmers Assuring Responsible Management, to promote and verify responsible animal care on the state’s 1,750 family dairy farms. Twenty Iowa men and women will participate in an international agriculture trade mission to South Korea and Vietnam as part of the Iowa Corn Leadership …