Gift certificates, gift baskets, sports tickets, electronics, art work … got any you would like to donate to support the future of farm broadcasting? The NAFB Foundation is seeking items for its annual fundraising auction at the convention in November. Generous donations in past years have helped provide financial support and educational opportunities for young people in pursuit of careers …
Canadian Agriculture 101
While attending the 2011 IFAJ Congress one of our panel discussions was titled, “Canadian Agriculture 101.” First up was Jack Wilkinson, farm community leader and member of the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame, pictured at the podium along with Richard Doyle, Executive Director, Dairy Farmers of Canada and President, International Dairy Federation and Jay Bradshaw, Syngenta Canada. I thought I’d …
Adding Jobs To Economy Via Agriculture
Well, I guess our latest ZimmPoll didn’t excite anyone judging by the low response. With jobs all the rage in the political scene maybe you’re burned out on the word? Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is best for ag to add jobs to the economy?” 46% said All of the above to our choices. We also had 24% …
Unexpected Passing of Shannon Schaffer
We were shocked to hear that our friend Shannon Schaffer passed away suddenly over the weekend while on a bicycle ride. We got to know Shannon when he was with the U.S. Grains Council. In fact, I traveled with him on a trip to Morocco, Egypt and Jordan. You really get to know people when you travel like that. I …
Zimfo Bytes
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the national soybean checkoff program including formation of the United Soybean Board and Qualified State Soybean Boards. Twitter announced that it’s launching a new analytics tool that will initially be available to a select group of partners as a pilot program, but will be made available to everyone in the next few weeks. …
Ruhland Named CEO of Cattlemen’s Beef Board
The national beef checkoff is entering its second quarter century with a new CEO. The Cattlemen’s Beef Board has announced the hiring of Polly Ruhland as Chief Executive Officer for the organization that administers the national checkoff program established as part of the 1985 Farm Bill. Ruhland has been serving as the interim CEO since the resignation of Tom Ramey …
Minnesota Biodiesel Plant Means Jobs
The one four-letter word we hear more than any other these days is “JOBS” and that is what the re-opening of a southern Minnesota biodiesel plant this week is all about. At the opening celebration of the Renewable Energy Group (REG) REG Albert Lea facility on Monday, Minnesota state representative Rich Murray (left) and local Chamber of Commerce Executive Director …
IFAJ Congress Review
At the beginning of the 2011 IFAJ Congress we heard a preview from Owen Roberts, Co-Chair of the event. Now we’re going to get a look back from Lilian Schaer, the other Co-Chair. In the photo both Lilian and Owen were thanked during our closing ceremonies and received gifts for all their hard work. Of course, they point to all …
BASF Helping Connect Farmers and Consumers
As America gets ready for The Food Dialogues this week let’s hope that some of the excellent points made by BASF in this video come up in the discussion. Have you ever thought about how your food is produced? How connected do you feel? In the early days of human history everyone had to help find and prepare food for …
Farm Podcaster Tool
The range and choice of tools available to today’s farm podcaster is getting bigger. Here’s the latest from TASCAM. The DR-40 looks like a good choice if you’re looking for affordability and features. The adjustable mics, four-track recording and extended battery life of the TASCAM DR-40 give you the flexibility you need to record tracks anywhere. The DR-40 captures up …