California Rancher Kevin Kester Remarks at Republican Press Event

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NCBA Past-President and California rancher Kevin Kester, spoke at a House Republican Conference press event yesterday on the importance of the One Big Beautiful Bill for America’s cattle farmers and ranchers. Kester thanked House Leadership and President Donald J. Trump for securing tax relief and Farm Bill provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill. The items Kester speaks to include …

Ag Groups, Audio, Beef, NCBA, politics

ACN Selects Corner Window Communications

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Kristin Harner will be Corner Window’s team lead on ACN. The Ag Communicators Network has selected Corner Window Communications of New Prague, Minnesota, as its management group. The Board made the decision in August, following a round of interviews at the Ag Media Summit. “As we looked at our organization’s mission to provide superior professional development and member services, plus …

ACN, Media

2025 NAFB Convention Registration in Progress

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The NAFB Convention is the place to be in November! Have you registered yet? Early Bird registration closes on Sept. 30. Convention planners are adding some great professional development and education sessions to the program that you won’t want to miss. Here is a preview: Artificial Intelligence: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Women in Agribusiness Professional Coaching “Hey! …

Media, NAFB

Looking for Event Photos – New or Old?

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Looking for photos from past events? Look no more. How about the Collections we’ve created for many events? I frequently get requests from people who are looking for a specific photo and wonder if I would have it. It could be a picture of someone receiving an award. It could be photos for photo books they’re working on. It could …

Photography

The NAMA Nexus Will Get You Talking

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s the NAMA Nexus! This elevated, workshop-style event is designed to spark collaboration and drive real-world impact. Rather than traditional lecture-style sessions, you’ll engage directly with peers and industry experts in dynamic, discussion-based sessions. Bring your curiosity and individual experience to the table for the best, most engaging experience. These focused sessions will explore today’s most pressing topics and challenges …

Ag Groups, Agencies, Agribusiness, Media, NAMA, Video

ZimmCast 750 – Interviews from the Farm Progress Show

Chuck Zimmerman

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. It has been a busy time for the the ZimmComm Team in the past few weeks. After the Tech Hub Live conference it was on the way to the Southern Peanut Growers Conference, Ag Media Summit, ACE Annual Meeting and the Farm Progress Show. I’m on my way home from the …

Ag Groups, Agribusiness, Audio, Farm Progress Show, ZimmCast

2025 Farm Progress Show – Day 3

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s going to another beautiful day at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. This photo is from a high platform set up at the GSI exhibit. I appreciate them letting me take some photos on it. The virtual ag newsroom we have created on AgNewsWire is full of interviews and other audio and lots of photos. I want to thank Syngenta …

Farm Progress Show

2025 Farm Progress Show – Day 2

Chuck Zimmerman

There’s nothing better than stopping early by the Syngenta booth to see the baristas making great coffee drinks. I started with the cold brew with a little bit of cream. Very good and guaranteed to wake you up. Our virtual ag newsroom on AgNewsWire has plenty of pictures and audio. I’ll be working on some more interviews and photos throughout …

Farm Progress Show, Syngenta

2025 Farm Progress Show Day 1

Chuck Zimmerman

I always like to find a morning farm scene as the sun starts to rise at the Farm Progress Show. On the way to the show I saw this and had to stop and snap a photo. It’s a gorgeous morning and looks like we’re going to have great weather. When I left Springfield, IL this morning it was 49 …

Farm Progress Show

MyLand Wins 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Award

Chuck Zimmerman

MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, today announced it has won the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Award for Overall Smart Irrigation Solution. The honor recognizes MyLand’s groundbreaking innovation that transforms traditional irrigation into a powerful tool for soil health restoration and farm resilience. MyLand redefines the role of irrigation in modern agriculture from a simple utility to a dynamic regenerative …

Agribusiness, Irrigation, Soil