As everyone in the United States was waking this morning to a political battle and a government shutdown, a few lucky U.S. agricultural journalists were enjoying a day in the countryside of central Germany topped by a fabulous luncheon and delicious wine that came from the vineyard we toured, courtesy of our friends with BASF Crop Protection. Our guide for …
USDA Website Shuts Down with Government
Okay, so the government is shut down because Congress is unable to play nice together and find compromise – but why would that shut the USDA website down? I checked out a few other government sites – including EPA, Energy, FDA, the White House and Congress – and none of them are shut down. I can understand not updating, but …
Al Gustin’s Farm Byline
Like North Dakota agriculture? Then you might like a “Al Gustin’s Farm Byline: Reflections on North Dakota Agriculture 1974-2013.” Widely considered the “Voice of North Dakota Agriculture,” Al Gustin spent 45 years as a television and radio agricultural broadcast journalist and is in his 40th year as a magazine columnist. In this, his first book, Gustin has compiled a collection …
National FFA Organization Membership Explodes
Analysts forecast that the world’s population will grow to 9 billion people by 2050. With global needs today to fight hunger and prepare for the expected population explosion, the agriculture industry needs educated, skilled and passionate people dedicated to sustainability. Students are answering that call, evidenced by an explosion in FFA membership throughout the U.S, Puerto Rico and the Virgin …
Willkommen to BASF Germany
Gutan Tag from BASF headquarters in Ludwigshafen, Germany! BASF rotates media events for agricultural journalists between the United States and Germany – with the odd years being for European media with a small group from the U.S. Organized by the incomparable Pat Morrow, the event is always first class and often includes a visit to the equally incomparable BASF Weinkeller …
Zimfo Bytes
During its 80th Annual Meeting at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, WV, CropLife America (CLA) announced annual election results. The new board of directors and officers assumed their positions on Sept. 22. Nearly 75 percent of food pantries have reported an increase in demand for their services in recent years, according to Feeding America. The Boards of USPOULTRY …
New National Beef Ambassadors
We have a new team of National Beef Ambassadors and here they are. This weekend the competition in Arkansas took place and I had the honor to be a judge once again even though it was from home. I’ll update this post when I get the names of these new beef agvocates. I was a judge of the essay writing …
View From a Tower Stand
It’s close to that time of year once again – deer season. Adrenaline levels in avid deer hunters are climbing. Speaking of climbing. We’re talking climber stands, tower stands, etc. This week I got to spend a few days in the woods doing some preparation work on a new lease property with my hunt buddies that include three nephews. The …
SMS Basic/Advanced v13.0 and SMS Mobile v7.0 Released!
Ag Leader is proud to announce the release of SMS Basic/Advanced v13.0 and SMS Mobile v7.0. Here are just a few items that are included in this update: • Enhanced support for Ag Leader® Integra and Versa™ displays; as well as for ISO 11783 displays and displays from CNH®, John Deere™, and Precision Planting. • Added support for Ag Leader …
What Rodeo Event Is Your Favorite?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Planning to buy new iPhone or upgrade?” Our poll results: · Happy with my current iPhone 25% · Still using a dumb phone 25% · Not an iPhone fan 17% · Upgrading to 5S 17% · Buying 1st iPhone – either one 8% · Other 8% · Upgrading to 5C 0% It looks like …