The Agri-Business Educational Foundation has an Online Media Auction going on until October 15. The proceeds support the National Agri-Marketing Association Student Careers Program. ABEF is the backbone of Student NAMA. With the help of generous funders, ABEF is ensuring a strong future for the agri-marketing industry by providing students the tools they need to succeed. So here’s what you …
Touring CNH Industrial Village
CNH Industrial Village was my first stop last week in Turin, Italy for New Holland Blogger Days. The facility was inaugurated in the fall of 2011 and is set up to sell, support and present the products of New Holland Agriculture as well as other CNH companies like Construction, Iveco and more. Outside there are lots of products on display …
My Google Glass Update
I’ve had an issue crop up with my ZimmGlass that prompted me to write a little more about my use of this demo product. Actually, I’ve got a number of issues. I have found that I primarily use the camera to record video clips, especially those at a trade show or some kind of product demo. The video is acceptable …
Farm Journal Announces MyFarmRadio.com
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. Eleven years ago when we started farm podcasting the new channel for farm news distribution was in its infancy. Look how far we’ve come with the latest announcement from Farm Journal Radio (pdf). Farmers are no different from the general public in adopting and using their smart phones and tablets to get information and …
New Holland Clean Energy Leader at Expo Milano 2015
During New Holland Blogger Days in Turin, Italy I met Carlo Lambro, Brand President (3rd from right). Before a fantastic dinner we sat down so I could interview him via ZimmGlass. I first asked him about New Holland’s decision to be a major supporter of Expo Milano 2015 and the Sustainable Farm pavilion they are constructing for next year’s event. …
TekWear Collaborates on USDA Grant
Congratulations to Bruce Rasa, TekWear, LLC, for obtaining a USDA grant in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Georgia to evaluate the effectiveness of wireless, web-connected technologies for monitoring and growing specialty crops such as pecans. In the photo Dr. Lenny Wells, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, University of Georgia, uses Google Glass as …
Heading Home from Italy
It’s time for the AgriBlogger to head back to ZimmComm World Headquarters from Italy. I’ve had a fantastic few days with some fellow ag bloggers from Italy, England and Brazil and the New Holland team. We’ve talked Expo Milano 2015, visited CNH Industrial Village, a diesel engine plant and lots more. This is our team outside the CNH Industrial Village. …
New Holland and Expo Milano 2015
Happy New Holland Blogger Days. That’s the “holiday” I am participating in this week in Turin, Italy. In fact, right now I’m in CNH Industrial Village. We’re getting a presentation on New Holland’s participation in Expo Milano 2015. The theme of the Expo is “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.” This theme fits works very well for New Holland with …
My Turin Highlight
One of the highlights for me during this week in Italy will always be visiting the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and spending time with the Shroud of Turin. I had free time today before an informal dinner this evening. So this was where I wanted to go. The trip included a subway ride and long walk along the …
Dupont Pioneer CASE Grants
Once again Dupont Pioneer is stepping up to work with the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) to award grants to teachers who are implementing the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (pdf) but need resources. Grants of $2,500 to $5,000 are available to help train teachers and supply equipment and resources to prepare students for careers in agriculture and food. …