The National Agri-Marketing Association held a reception for agrimarketers attending the 2013 Farm Progress Show. Here’s some of the group that showed up to get out of the sun and enjoy some fun and fellowship. Efforts like this are part of NAMA’s efforts to reach out to other organizations and find ways to collaborate. It is also a great way …
Illinois Governor Visits Farm Progress Show
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn visited the 2013 Farm Progress Show in Decatur this week to honor the memory of a show supporter and to launch a statewide cover crop demonstration project. The governor proclaimed August 28 as “Emmett Sefton Day” in Illinois in honor of the man who helped secure Decatur as the show location. Emmett’s family was on hand …
Corn Growers Strong at Farm Progress Show
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) president Pam Johnson of Iowa and First Vice President Martin Barbre in his home state of Illinois were visiting with farmers and the media at the Farm Progress Show this week. The farm bill is still a big concern for the corn growers and Pam says they are “not waiting very patiently anymore” for …
Zimfo Bytes
Syngenta announced the launch of “Know More, Grow More,” a comprehensive online resource providing growers a birds-eye view of what’s happening across crops to aid management decisions. Lessing-Flynn Advertising earned the position of No. 4216 on the 2013 Inc. 500 list, which recognizes the fastest growing private entities in the country. Journal Communications and the National FFA Organization announce the …
The Tracks Of My Tears
Today Aunt Jeanette writes … Today was “picking up pipe” day. Normally this is a joyous occasion – filled with laughter, stories (“Remember the time you drove by and honked at me when you knew I was counting rows?”), and reminiscing about the seemingly endless heat of summer. All the while enjoying the scenery – towering cornstalks with ears of …
Survivor Shows Up at Farm Progress Show
The TruAg exhibition was home for Rupert Boneham this week at the 2013 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL. Rupert is known for his role on reality TV where viewers voted him the million dollar winner on Survivor: America’s Tribal Council. Rupert started a vocational mentoring program, Rupert’s Kids, 23 years ago. The program helps young adults, starting at age …
Deadliest Catch Sails into the Farm Progress Show
If you’re like me you’ve watched almost every season of Deadliest Catch and are very familiar with the Hansen’s and their boat the Northwestern. While at the 2013 Farm Progress Show I had a chance to catch up with deckboss, Edgar Hansen, and learn a little bit about the boat, harvesting of the crab and why they choose to use Chevron Delo products. …
Insights Into Bayer’s Respect the Rotation Program
Wednesday at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Bayer CropScience held a panel of researchers to discuss the current hot topic of weed resistance. Arlene Cotie, Product Development Manager with Bayer, took a moment to speak with media regarding her thoughts on weed resistance and how Bayer is pursuing an education process for growers. In 2010 Bayer released their Respect …
Bayer Breaks Ground for Bee Health
Bayer CropScience can easily say they are the only exhibitors with live bees in their booth at the 2013 Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Following the luncheon on the opening day of the show, media got the chance to speak with Bayer researchers regarding the importance of bee health in agriculture. Robyn Kneen, North American Bee Care Manager, and Bill …
Why Do You Attend Farm Shows?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is your opinion on farm info graphics?” Our poll results: · Love them, they are helpful 69% · Waste of energy 6% · Confusing 13% · Other 13% It looks like the time spent creating these easy-to-use, quick-to-read infographics is worthwhile. Keep up the good work. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and …