ZimmGlass got a good look at the new John Deere 9R/9RT Tractors at the recent 2015 Products Launch. In this video you’ll learn about the features of this new series of 4-wheel drive tractors and see from my view as I test drive one. Note to self: Do not try to video tape your driving experience while driving. Not easy! …
Our Amy Roady at IFAJ-Alltech Boot Camp
Thanks once again to Alltech for supporting young agricultural journalists via the IFAJ-Alltech Congress Boot Camp. During their camp they took a look at how agribusiness can implement new technologies and increase on-farm efficiencies to feed an ever increasing global population as well as their role in communicating these advances. Amy is pictured with Owen Roberts, vice president of IFAJ …
Got Bekina Boots?
Looking for some great work boots? Try out Bekina AgriLites. I won a pair of size 10 boots in a Twitter giveaway in advance of the IFAJ Congress. I accepted the prize and have decided to donate them to the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Foundation silent auction which will be conducted during their convention in November. Besides supporting NAFB …
Farming in Scotland
The President of the National Farmers Union in Scotland is Nigel Miller. farms 550 hectares in partnership with two of his sons in the Scottish Borders. His upland hill farm supports 175 cows and 950 breeding ewes. He was one of speakers at the IFAJ Congress in Aberdeen. Nigel is not shy about expressing his opinion and shared some statistics …
A 9/11 Husker Harvest Memory
I did not got to this week’s Husker Harvest Days but I did go on 9/11/2001. That was during my very short gig with DTN and I drove out from Omaha with my boss, Kim Lang, to attend the show. We were talking and not really listening to the radio news which was on but very low. Cindy called us …
2014 IFAJ Congress Wrap
I’m calling on all AAEA, LPC, NAAJ and NAFB members to put the annual IFAJ Congress on your calendars. In October 2015 it will be in New Zealand! But let’s take a listen to some information about last week’s Congress in Scotland. First up in the program is opening remarks from the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists’ Jane Cragie. Then …
Get Your AgCatalyst On
Perhaps you’re wondering what an AgCatalyst is? Josh Lysne can tell you about it. I will be attending the event this year following the Advanced Biofuels Conference in Minneapolis. Isn’t that convenient? This video might help you understand what you want to participate in. This is not the first AgCatalyst. In this video AgCatalyst attendees discuss how the 2013 AgCatalyst …
Apple Announcements
If you missed it you can still see it. It is today’s Apple Live event announcing the new iPhone 6, Apple Pay, Apple Watch and more. It is a seriously big announcement and AgNerds should take notice. Not only will the new iPhone 6 be available in two new larger sizes but the Watch (available early 2015) is more than …
IFAJ Congress Concludes
Hello from Aberdeen, Scotland again. The 2014 IFAJ Congress has concluded but not my coverage of it. I have a lot of photos left to upload and video clips, etc. We’ve been constantly on the go for days with almost no personal time with good wifi to get any work done so I think I will just wait until I …
IFAJ Congress in Full Swing
The 2014 IFAJ Congress is in full swing today. Our group is spending most of the day at the Thainstone Exchange facility where livestock auctions are also taking place. We’re listening to presentations in one area and can wander around and get some poop on our boots if we want! Can you say happy farm journalists? This afternoon we’ll move …