Google Glass and Sullivan Solar Power

Chuck Zimmerman

Right after receiving my Glass I got a news alert from Sullivan Solar Power about their unique use of this new technology. What timing! So I got in touch with Michael Chagala, Director of IT, and we talked about how they’re employing Glass in their field operations. In the photo Michael is “wearing.” I think that’s how I’ll refer to …

Energy, ZimmCast

AgNet West Radio Network Owned by AgNet Media

Chuck Zimmerman

News from AgNet West Radio Network: AgNet West Radio Network is pleased to announce its entire business operations have been fully acquired and will be merged into AgNet Media, Inc., which includes a group of farm media properties solely owned and operated by Gary Cooper and Robin Loftin. Both Loftin and Cooper were instrumental in launching AgNet West in California …

Media

A Holiday Food Safety Twitter Party

Chuck Zimmerman

If you use good common sense when handling and preparing food you probably won’t have any problems. But if you’re concerned that you don’t know what the right procedures are then you might want to join in this chat on Twitter. Make Sure to Join Us This Wednesday! Chefs and home cooks bring their best goodies to the table during …

Ag Groups, Food

Nufarm Introduces Nuseed

Chuck Zimmerman

During Nufarm’s recent farm media tour, the company highlighted Nuseed, a branch off the parent company. Chuck and Jody Heemstra, Red River Farm Network, met up with Tom Kroll, Product Manager in Seed Treatment for Nufarm. Tom works with products from the earliest idea of them all the way to market and helps with the technical aspects too. “Nuseed is …

Agribusiness, Nufarm, Seed

Nufarm Tackles Weeds

Chuck Zimmerman

Nufarm’s recent event allowed farm media to see first hand their facilities, ask the questions growers from across the land are asking and learn a little bit more about the ever-changing industry. Meghan Grebner with Brownfield caught up with Bob Bruss, Technical Services Manager for Nufarm during the event and talked with him about the company and where they are …

Agribusiness, Audio, Herbicide, Nufarm, weed management

The ZimmGlass Project

Chuck Zimmerman

Like a story out of the future, except that it is now, comes The ZimmGlass Project. At least that’s what I’m calling it for now. What is it? We’re going to find out together over a period of time in which I experiment with Google Glass! Glass is basically a computer you wear on your face but that’s just just …

Agribusiness, Technology

Season’s Greeting from Joyent

Chuck Zimmerman

Have a Happy Holidays from Joyent. If you’ve ever wondered how or why ZimmComm websites like AgWired.com are always up and work so well then just think Joyent. Season’s Greetings from our team to yours. Looking back with appreciation for your business and looking forward to supporting your success in the coming new year. Henry Wasik

Internet

Nufarm Takes on Trees, Nuts, Vines and Veggies

Chuck Zimmerman

During Nufarm’s recent farm media tour, Rob Schwehr, took time to highlight one of the newest expansion areas the company has taken on. Rob is the Marketing Manager for the tree, nut, vine and vegetable (TNVV) segment of Nufarm. He shares in an interview why the company pursued this new endeavor and what we can see coming down the pipeline. …

Agribusiness, Audio, Nufarm, Vegetables