In our latest ZimmPoll we asked the question, “What do you think about the proposed Egg Products Inspection legislation?”. I was surprised to find that although 59% said Dangerous precedent for livestock production, 41% said Necessary to save egg farming industry. Kind of a divided reaction. Does this surprise you? Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, …
Orange County Choppers Paul Sr. Unveils Biodiesel Bike
The big news today at the National Biodiesel Conference was the unveiling of the biodiesel bike built by Paul Teutul, Sr., Orange County Choppers. The bike was built in partnership with CIMA Green. Today the bike debuted on stage driven by former NBB Chairman, Ed Hegland. Then Paul Sr. himself drove it onto the biodiesel vehicle showcase floor where he …
AgriTalking With Mike Adams
Sometimes the host becomes the guest. In this week’s program that’s what happens when I chat with Mike Adams, host of AgriTalk. Cindy and I have really enjoyed the fact that Mike and producer John “follow” us around to events all over the country :). I’ve actually been on AgriTalk before! I think that between us we cover more miles …
National Biodiesel Conference Opening Speech
Joe Jobe, CEO, National Biodiesel Board, welcomed attendees to the 2012 National Biodiesel Conference this morning. He started out by telling a story about what biodiesel means to him and how he got involved in energy, politics and history. One of the things that really got him interested in the industry was, “I wrote a paper for my high school …
ANCW President Addresses Cattle Industry Convention
Jill Ginn of Texas addressed the general session of the Cattle Industry Convention last week as one of her last acts as the 60th president of the American National Cattlewomen (ANCW). “I’m proud to say that this national voice has had a major impact with consumers, politicians and other cattle producers for 60 amazing years,” Jill said. “In 2011, nearly …
2012 National Biodiesel Conference
It’s hard to believe I’ve been Biodiesel Blogging for seven years now. This is the seventh year of the National Biodiesel Conference Blog, one of the first ones we created when we started agriblogging! The 2012 National Biodiesel Conference is taking place in Orlando, FL. Once again New Holland is sponsoring the media room and the blog and we thank …
Novus Introduces NEXT ENHANCE
The Novus International team rallied around Wally again this year at the Cattle Industry Convention. The company also had a new product announcement. Novus International, Inc., announces the release of NEXT ENHANCE®, a source of plant extracts that affects the rumen environment to consistently boost both efficiency and weight gain in beef cattle. NEXT ENHANCE is a source of cinnamaldehyde …
Beef Board Wrap-up
Right after the conclusion of the CBB portion of the joint board meeting at the end of the Cattle Industry Convention I spoke with Chairman, Wesley Grau. Wesley says the 2012 Cattle Industry Convention has been “very positive.” The record turnout of 8,217 registered has been a sign of that positive mood in the industry. He says “everyone is moving …
LPC Meets During Cattle Industry Convention
During the Cattle Industry Convention the Livestock Publications Council held a lunch meeting. The meeting was sponsored by Elanco and Heifer International. Their theme was, “The Future We Raise Together.” Elanco and Heifer International have made a commitment to a better life-for animals and people-by ending world hunger. By identifying small communities in emerging countries that could substantially benefit from …
Media Reception Features Joey+Rory
The Cattle Industry Summer Convention Media Reception had a special appearance this year. Joey+Rory performed for us and then stayed around to visit. They’re sponsored by Roper Boots and are pictured with Cindy and yours truly. I visited with them briefly after they were done and learned just how much they love farming and beef! I also shot a video …