Majority Say Ethanol Production Good For All Of Agriculture

Chuck Zimmerman

A significant majority believe that ethanol production is a good thing. In answer to our question, “Is Ethanol production good for ALL of Agriculture?” 64% said yes and 36% said no. That still shows a large group who aren’t on board the ethanol bandwagon. If you’re in the “no” group let us know why by posting a comment. Our new …

Ethanol, Food, ZimmPoll

Match Up With Your Grill

Chuck Zimmerman

There’s a reason why I like Ace Hardware and it’s all about grilling. They’re my go-to store for grill supplies. For example, if you’ve got a Weber Smokey Joe and need a new grill or other parts then this is the store where you’ll find them. Here’s another thing I like about Ace. The idea of grilling year round! Why …

Food

LPC Says Merry Christmas

Chuck Zimmerman

From the Livestock Publications Council comes some holiday greetings: Merry Christmas from your LPC board of directors and executive committee! (front row) Scott Vernon, Kathy LaScala, Christy Lee, Don Norton, and Andy Atzenweiler (back row) Diane Johnson, Mike Deering, LeAnne Peters, Scarlett Hagins, Jennifer Carrico, Cindy Cunningham, Stephanie Hoult, Amy Bader, Carey Brown, Beverly Moseley, Shelly Sitton, Jay Carlson

LPC

St. Louis Agribusiness Club

Chuck Zimmerman

The St. Louis Agribusiness Club has gone through a number of changes since it was started many years ago. To learn how things are going with this unique organization I spoke with the current leadership. Here’s Molly Cline, President and Wendell Knehans, Vice President. We visited at last week’s regular club meeting. Molly says this is the 30th year for …

Ag Groups, Audio, ZimmCast

BASF Sponsors ASA Educational Podcasts

Chuck Zimmerman

BASF is sponsoring a series of educational podcasts for the American Soybean Association. Here are three currently in the list that you might be interested in: This podcast recaps the 2011 soybean growing season with BASF Technical Market Manager, Nick Fassler. Developed by the American Soybean Association, this educational podcast is designed to provide growers with the latest information about …

Ag Groups, Agribusiness, ASA, Audio, BASF

ZimmComm On The Beach

Chuck Zimmerman

Yeah. It sounds like a specialty adult beverage I know. Maybe Cindy and I will invent one while we’re here! It’s sand and surf in the sunshine state. Time for a little R&R. The way we look at it, we’re guaranteed a white Christmas! But that doesn’t mean you’ll be missing anything on AgWired during the holidays. Far from it …

Uncategorized

Patrick Delaney Joins ASA As Communications Director

Chuck Zimmerman

Here is Patrick Delaney in action prior to joining the American Soybean Association as Communications Director. Patrick will be based in ASA’s Washington Policy Representative Office of Gordley Associates in Washington, DC. “ASA is pleased to welcome Patrick to our team,” Censky said. “His experience in ag policy communications will serve him well in his role with ASA, where he …

Ag Day, ASA, Soybean