The white flag signifying the final lap for growers to enter the BASF Crop Protection Kixor® herbicide technology Road to DAYTONA® sweepstakes is waving. BASF is sending one lucky winner four tickets to the 54th annual DAYTONA 500® to the Feb. 25, 2012 race along with an expenses-paid three-day, two-night trip to Daytona Beach, Florida. BASF will also be awarding …
New Free Trade Agreements Viewed Positively
Our latest ZimmPoll didn’t excite too many people judging by the response. Thanks to all of you who did take the poll though. We asked the question, “How do you view the new free trade agreements for U.S. ag?” The majority view the agreements as Positive at 54%, while 28% view them as Negative and 18% as Neutral. I guess …
Zimfo Bytes
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack appointed 19 representatives to serve on the first national Softwood Lumber Board. Prowl H2O has received registration from the Pest Management Regulatory Agency for use in soybeans. ABS Global, Inc., is currently seeking internship candidates for three positions being offered for the summer of 2012. The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers announce the …
What Affects Fall Leaf Color
I think the fall colors are fading here in mid Missouri. We have had some real contrasts this year and it seemed to me like the trees turned color in a couple of waves instead of all at once. Here’s our maple tree when it was in full color. So, have you wondered about the science behind leaf changing? Then …
Drink Orange Juice, Be Happy
According to new research from the Florida Department of Citrus, drinking orange juice “actually made participants feel positive, carefree and rejuvenated.” Through a patented research process designed to reveal unconscious emotions, consumers shared their thoughts and feelings about orange juice and its role in their lives. Findings showed that while participants view their daily life as a “hard road,” the …
Pheasant Hunting Success
You may find it hard to believe but I enjoyed a couple days off the grid. Only used my computer to import photos from my camera and a couple of the guys I was hunting pheasant with. It was a nice break but I’m back at ZimmComm World Headquarters and ready to rock and roll. This is our group with …