IRS Audits 1 In 4 Companies Over ACA Non-Compliance

Chuck Zimmerman

Trusaic Research Finds Agriculture Industry at Higher Risk, According to Study Los Angeles, Calif., May 11, 2023 – While most employers say they believe they are fully compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA), approximately one in four have been audited by the Internal Revenue Service, according to new research from HR technology company Trusaic. Among the industries most at …

Agribusiness

Student NAMA Competition a #NAMA23 Highlight

Chuck Zimmerman

Congrats to Gator NAMA (Go Gators) and a valiant effort for the team that competed in the Student Marketing Competition at the 2023 Agri-Marketing Conference. They didn’t make the semi-finals but the key is the effort and networking with professional members attending the conference. There are 25 student chapters competing this year and semi-finals took place late yesterday. Then today …

NAMA

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 28

Chuck Zimmerman

The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. The Dangers of Drought In this episode, we’re talking about drought dangers growers face as it pertains to soil health and nutrients in the field. We’ll speak with KAS technical agronomist, Matt Fryer and Kansas …

Agribusiness, Audio, Fertilizer, Koch Agronomic Services, Podcasts, Soil

Looking Ahead to the 2023 IFAJ Congress

Chuck Zimmerman

The 2023 IFAJ Congress doesn’t start until the end of June but when I used this handy knife yesterday it made me want to share a picture of a very cool memento from Cindy’s and my first event in Switzerland. Thanks to LID.ch and Switzerland Cheese. I have used this Swiss Army knife since 2005! I like knives and don’t …

Alltech, IFAJ, International, Media

ZimmCast 710 – Agri-Marketing Conference Preview

Chuck Zimmerman

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. The 2023 Agri-Marketing Conference is approaching fast. You can still register right here. And in this episode you can hear a comprehensive preview of the conference from Vice Chair, Lori Kruger, Signal Theory. In 2004 Cindy and I announced the start of ZimmComm at the conference which means we’re starting our 20th year!! It …

Advertising, Ag Groups, Agencies, Agribusiness, Audio, Marketing, NAMA, ZimmCast

Farm Journal Appoints New CEO

Chuck Zimmerman

Farm Journal has announced that Prescott Shibles has joined the company as CEO. He takes over from Andy Weber who retires after 23 years as CEO and becomes vice chairman of Farm Journal’s board of directors. Shibles is a highly regarded digital media and business information leader with more than 20 years of history delivering data- and technology-driven transformations. He …

Farm Journal, Media

Special #NAMA23 Rates Extended & Leader Honorees Announced

Chuck Zimmerman

The clock’s ticking to save! Register for #NAMA23 by April 10 to take advantage of the early bird special. And reserve your hotel room by the same date to ensure you get the discounted NAMA room block rate. You can book your room at the Marriott St. Louis Grand online or by calling (314) 621-9600 and mentioning NAMA to get …

NAMA

Take the World Backup Day Pledge

Chuck Zimmerman

You have probably wished you backed up your data (phone, tablet, computer). So, starting right now, pledge to do it and regularly. Even just once a week! Today is World Backup Day. How about now before you get too busy today? THE WORLD BACKUP DAY PLEDGE “I solemnly swear to backup my important documents and precious memories on March 31st. …

Technology

ZimmCast 709 – Captive Insurance Programs

Chuck Zimmerman

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this episode we’re going to continue learning about newer options for insurance programs for farmers. And in the program we’re going to learn about a relatively new way for farmers, ag processors and cooperatives to have more control over their own risk protection.   In particular, the subject will be Captive Insurance Programs. I …

Agribusiness, Audio, Insurance, ZimmCast

Field Notes from Koch Agronomic Services – Episode 27

Chuck Zimmerman

The Field Notes podcast series from Koch Agronomic Services (KAS) breaks down the science and technology behind agronomy to help growers do more with less. Discussing Input Costs and Protecting Your Investment In this episode, we welcome two KAS experts to discuss input costs. Regional technical agronomist, Evan King, and product manager, Brandon Peterson, talk about how not protecting nitrogen …

Agribusiness, Audio, Koch Agronomic Services, Soil