Oh the Places We’ve Been!

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On-site coverage of major agricultural events has been the mainstay of what ZimmComm has done as a company with AgWired and AgNewsWire, but starting in the new year we are curtailing our business travel after over 20 years and nearly 900 events around the world. Since 2005, we have traveled at least once to 38 states to cover a conference, …

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ZimmCast 754 – Roadrunner Marketing Launched in Fall

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Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. We’ll have a final ZimmCast podcast at the end of the year. But in the meantime… I’m sharing an interview with Josh Turney, founder of Rooster and Roadrunner. I did ask if he’ll be starting another bird name company soon. You’ll have to listen to hear his answer. Roadrunner just recently …

Agencies, Audio, Marketing, ZimmCast

NAMA is Hungry For More in 2026

Chuck Zimmerman

Satisfy your appetite for big ideas at the 2026 Agri-Marketing Conference — Hungry for More! Get registered. Join us on April 15–17 in St. Louis, MO, for three days of innovation, inspiration and expert industry insights designed to fuel your marketing mindset. This year’s conference serves up a mix of thought-provoking sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and — NEW this year! …

Ag Groups, Agencies, Agribusiness, NAMA

Giving Thanks – ZimmComm 2025

Chuck Zimmerman

Dear Friends, We are grateful this year more than ever for the wonderful friends we have made over the years and our travels. May God bless you with all good things in abundance during this holiday season, the new year and beyond. Peace and glad tidings, Chuck and Cindy Zimmerman

ZimmComm Announcement

My Last MOJO

Chuck Zimmerman

Yes. MOJO. Mobile Journalism Kit, whatever. I’ve had multiple ones over the years. This picture is the one I’ve been traveling with for many years of late. I’ve actually worn one of them out and replaced it by Think Tank Photo. But before then I had a larger one for two camera bodies and multiple lens. That was back in …

Equipment, Marketing

Alltech ONE Conference 2027

Chuck Zimmerman

With so much positive momentum for our industry, we’re excited to share that there’s even more ahead: the Alltech ONE Conference is coming back to Lexington, Kentucky, May 24–26, 2027. The theme: Together, bright becomes brilliant. Originally planned for 2026, we have decided to move the event to 2027 to align with major milestones across our business and the broader …

Agribusiness, Alltech

ZimmCast 753 – AdFarm 2025 AgIntel Index Report

Chuck Zimmerman

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. In this episode I’m going to share an interview with Matt Weeks, AgIntel Lead at AdFarm. We discuss the inaugural AgIntel Index Report. This will be a yearly report that dives into the trends and insights dominating the conversation in agriculture. This is information that matters to agri-marketers and ag leaders. …

Agencies, Audio, Farming, Marketing, ZimmCast

2025 AgGateway Annual Meeting Underway

Chuck Zimmerman

The 2025 AgGateway Annual Meeting is taking place in Clearwater, FL. We’ve just started the program and will end midday Wednesday. I have a virtual ag newsroom started on AgNewsWire.com. So, let’s learn more about the organization that is celebrating 20 years! Throughout 2025, AgGateway has been celebrating two decades of achievement in fulfilling its core mission: To develop the …

AgGateway, Agribusiness, Audio, Precision Agriculture

98th National FFA Convention & Expo Underway

Chuck Zimmerman

The 98th National FFA Convention & Expo is underway in Indianapolis, IN. You can find news releases in the convention media center. National FFA announced yesterday that the National FFA Convention & Expo will continue to be held in Indianapolis through at least 2040. The announcement was made during the kickoff event for the 98th National FFA Convention & Expo, …

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