One of the only people out on the bold, cutting edge of information delivery is Blair Fannin, with Texas A&M University. Listen to Cindy in this week’s ZimmCast talk about his weekly programming which is podcast so you can subscribe and download just like our ZimmCast! ZIMMCAST
Rest In Peace Holy Father
You may wonder what the Pope has to do with agrimarketing. Trust me there’s a connection here.
Commodity Group E-Newsletters
Most commodity organizations have good e-newsletters. I’ll try to provide links to them as time goes on. I invite you submit a link to yours in case I don’t have it.
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Agribusiness News & Notes
Anderson Joins Valent U.S.A. Corporation’s Sales Team WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (March 31, 2005)- Valent U.S.A. Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Brad Anderson to their Midwestern sales team. Anderson, a 20-year veteran of the agricultural industry, will serve as a sales representative for the state of Nebraska. For more information contact Lauren T. Daniel, (901) 523-2000 or Lori …
A Gaggle Of Blags?
You know “blog” really isn’t a very pretty word. But what else are you going to call it? What if it’s an ag-related blog? Would it be a “blag?” (Sent in by the oh so creative Steve Mays) And would a bunch of blags be a blaggle?
Writing Our Way To Switzerland
Actually I hope we can eat some good cheese and chocolate and sample some great wines!
I’ll be in some excellent company on my trip this fall to the IFAJ Congress in Thun, Switzerland. At this point I know that John Walter, editor, Agriculture Online/Successful Farming, Mike Wilson, editor, Farm Futures, Kelly Schwalbe, BCS Communications and Greg Lamp, editor, The Corn And Soybean Digest will also be going.
A New Angus At Hard Rock Cafe
I love beef and I love the idea of Certified Angus Beef at a rock and roll restaurant! My middle name begins with an “A.” It could stand for Angus. Can I have one free too? Please . . . A NEW LEGEND IN BURGER HISTORY Hard Rock Cafe Introduces New Legendary Burger Made with Certified Angus Beef® Orlando, Fla., …
Publication News & Notes
1. I got the following note from Robert Jan Fernhout, updating me on his re-location and new duties. Dear Chuck, thanks for your e-mail re: the blog, much appreciated. I wanted to let you know I was transferred from The Netherlands to Chicago to represent various global agri magazines such as World Poultry, Feed Mix, Avicultura Profesional and Pig Progress. …
Commodity Group News & Notes
1. Shae Dodson, Communications Coordinator for R-CALF USA has been busy! I’ve received several releases announcing mtgs., fundraising results and more. Here’s excerpts from them. Please contact Shae for more information. Billings, MT ~ Cattlemen who gathered at Northern Livestock Exchange in Minot, ND on February 25, 2005, raised $6,000 for R-CALF USA. Roger Sundsbak and Marilyn Hagen, owners and …