ZimmComm Will Make Google Juice at NAMA

Chuck Zimmerman

I’m just saying that when it comes to Google Juice you just don’t need to look further than ZimmComm New Media. So plan to stop by booth 412 and let us introduce you to Google Juice ZimmComm style. 2011 Agri-Marketing Conference Photo Album

NAMA

Zimfo Bytes

Melissa Sandfort

Farm Journal Media announces a new database comprising 32,122 U.S. agricultural retail locations, plus a new link between producers and their primary ag chem Dealer. Massey Ferguson and Rural King will begin offering a select line of Massey Ferguson sub-compact, compact and light utility tractors through Rural King stores. The 2011 Ag Machinery Conference has moved to Waterloo, Iowa. The …

Zimfo Bytes

2011 Agri-Marketing Conference Photos

Chuck Zimmerman

Let the NAMA games begin. Actually they have starting with today’s ABEF Golf Tournament. It was a beautiful day for it. Registration has been busy, especially with all the student competitors arriving for their afternoon competition orientation. As you might expect, there are photos online and Cindy and I will be adding to them throughout the next several days: 2011 …

NAMA

NAMA App Arrives in Time for Conference

Cindy Zimmerman

This app just in … the NAMA App! The National Agri-Marketing Association is thrilled to announce its all-new app, just in time for the 2011 Agri-Marketing Conference. The app is available for iPhone, iPod, iPad or Android smartphone and Blackberry is coming soon. Download from iTunes here. Download from the Android Market here. 2011 Agri-Marketing Conference Photo Album

NAMA, Technology

Get More From Burndown as Planting Begins

Cindy Zimmerman

Planting season has officially started with the first USDA crop progress report of the year released this week. Three percent of the nation’s corn crop planted – the same as both last year and the five year average. Cotton is running on schedule with seven percent planted and sorghum is 20 percent. As the planters start moving through the fields, …

Farming, Precision Agriculture, USDA

World Agriculture Investment Conference Asia Linking Investors

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s time to consider a trip to Singapore for the World Agriculture Investment Conference Asia if you’re interested in agricultural investments. Leading investors and fund managers from across SE Asia and Australia are coming to Singapore in June to discuss the investment opportunities and risks in agricultural markets. With the latest market insight on offer and 11 institutional investors already …

International

Hated Sheep Project Coming To Agri-Marketing Conference

Chuck Zimmerman

There is a reason why Sullivan Higdon & Sink hate sheep. We, at SHS, hate sheep because they remind us of marketing that follows instead of leads, communication that blends in and old thinking that’s best put out to pasture. Don’t follow the flock. Choose to hate sheep, too. Choose to make your brand stand out. So they’re bringing back …

Agencies

AdMavericks Are Socially AWear

Chuck Zimmerman

The AdMavericks at Lessing-Flynn have teamed up with Eight Seven Central to introduce Socially AWear, a joint venture that aims to raise money for local charities through online sale of t-shirts that feature local brands. Through nearly a dozen partnerships, Socially AWear looks to capitalize on support for local brands, with all proceeds being split between charitable donations and the …

Agencies

IFAJ 2011 Congress Deadline

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s time to stop procrastinating and get your registration completed for the 2011 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Congress in Canada. The early deadline is this Friday. You’ll get a discount on the fees of course. I registered to arrive in time for a day at the Outdoor Farm Show and hope to be on the Lake Huron Tour. If …

IFAJ

Brownfield Ag News Introduces Healthy Living

Chuck Zimmerman

Guess who the sponsor of AgWired coverage of the 2011 Agri-Marketing Conference will be? You are so right. How did you guess? Brownfield Ag News is sponsoring our coverage of the “main event” in agricultural marketing this week in Kansas City, MO. I’m on my way there today with Cindy arriving tomorrow. Here’s a little news from our sponsor. Brownfield …

Audio