In our latest ZimmPoll we asked the question, “What’s the next “big” thing in ag comm/social media?” Your responses are: Smartphone/Mobile Apps at 49%; Pinterest at 17%; Farm reality tv show at 15%; Not created yet at 11%; Expanded 4G LTE at 4%; Mobile/Online games at 2% and Other at 2%. Surprised? Got any other ideas you’d like to share? …
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Eighteen GROWMARK employees were recognized at the 2012 National Council of Farmer Cooperatives’ Information Fair. Vulcan insecticide, developed and manufactured by MANA Crop Protection, has received approval by the EPA. The 4th annual Ag Innovation Showcase will take place Sept. 10-12, 2012 in St. Louis. CropLife America’s newest video features Carl Casale, former chairman of the CLA Board, and the …
New Holland T6 Series Tractor
The new T6 and TS6 Series Tractors from New Holland were getting a lot of attention at the 2012 National Farm Machinery Show. Andy Reinert says “We’re really bringing back an old friend.” He’s referring to the Ford 10 series but this model has been fully updated. He says their theme is, “Reliable, Rugged, Simple.” New Holland’s new mid-range T6 …
Conversation with a Speaker
The 59th Speaker of the House spoke about leadership and the importance of the nation’s energy security during an appearance at the GROWMARK, FS System “Gold Rush” event in East Peoria, Illinois to introduce re-formulated Dieselex Gold. Denny Hastert, who is an Illinois farm boy, says growing up on a farm taught him the responsibility and leadership that helped serve …
National Ethanol Conference Kicks Off
I’m back, back in the Gaylord again. Almost sounds like a line from an Aerosmith song. Now I’m not going to get that out of my head. But I am back in a Gaylord hotel again. This time it’s the 2012 National Ethanol Conference. Cindy will be joining me tomorrow as we provide full coverage on our Domestic Fuel website. …
First Agricultural Public Relations Hall of Fame Inductees
The Agricultural Relations Council (ARC) just announced the inaugural inductees to the new Agricultural Public Relations Hall of Fame which is sponsored by ARC and AgriMarketing Magazine. They are Don Lerch, founding member of the Agricultural Relations Council, and Lyle Orwig. The two will be honored at the ARC Annual Meeting, scheduled for March 22-23 in Charleston, SC. The induction …
AgRacer From Fastline Off To A Fast Start
This week’s program is coming to you from the agriblogging highway. I’m on my way to the 2012 National Ethanol Conference while Cindy is on her way to the GROWMARK Dieselex Gold event. It’s a beautiful morning here at the St. Louis airport. In this week’s program you can listen in on my conversation with Bill Howard, Fastline. The company …
Catching Up With Harry Siemens at NFMS
It was an unexpected pleasure to see Harry Siemens and his lovely wife Judith at the National Farm Machinery Show last week. Harry was one of the very first contributors to AgWired with his “Siemens Says” column, starting way back in September of 2005. He has been keeping plenty busy these days with a variety of freelance gigs sharing his …
FMC Waiting on Registration for Anthem Herbicide
Like waiting on ketchup to come out of the bottle, FMC Corporation is eagerly anticipating the registration of new pre-plant, pre-emergence and early post Anthem herbicide. “The label is pending for sometime in the fall of 2012 or into 2013,” FMC Technical Service Representative Joe Reed told me during an interview at the National Farm Machinery Show last week. “As …
Illinois Farmer Has Only Missed One National Farm Machinery Show
Kenneth Fry has only missed one National Farm Machinery Show. That’s 46 out of the 47! He’s about to celebrate his 90th birthday and farms with his sons in central Illinois. He says that way back when he was a dealer for SuperB Grain Dryers he started coming to the show and he’s been coming ever since. The show has …