Here’s a new blog to add to your feeds. It’s called, Tractor Parts Talk, from TISCO. The company provides “all-makes of aftermarket tractor and agricultural equipment parts and accessories in North America.” “Tractor Parts Talk is an informative hub where everyone in the agriculture community can connect,” said William Stuckert, president of TISCO. “Our goal is to translate our many …
USDA Acreage Predicitions Way Off According To ZimmPoll
The majority of you who responded to our latest ZimmPoll think USDA’s acreage predictions are way off. We asked the question, “How accurate do you believe the USDA acreage predictions are?” 55% said Way Off while 41% said Close and 4% said Spot On. So there you have it. Take ’em with a grain of salt. Hey, they’re a prediction …
Wyffels Corn Strategies Discussion On U.S. Farm Report
During the 2011 Wyffels Hybrids Corn Strategies held in Malcom, IA, growers watched the taping of a U.S. Farm Report show, hosted by John Phipps. That show will air this weekend. Guests included Sue Martin, Ag and Investments Services, pictured here with John. Sue had a pretty strong message for corn growers. She says, “I don’t think that we’re done …
In The Wyffels Corn Strategies Classroom
Iowa corn growers are learning strategy today out on Cummings Farms at the Wyffels Hybrids Corn Strategies 2011. Like last week in Illinois, they’re hearing words of wisdom from Dr. Michael Boehlje, Purdue and James Bower, Bower Trading, Inc. You can hear interviews from them with Cindy at the Illinois event. I’m collecting other interviews today which I’ll feature during …
Wyffels Corn Strategies Kicks Off In Iowa
Last week Cindy attended the Wyffels Hybrids 2011 Corn Strategies in Illinois. This week it’s my turn in Malcom, Iowa. I think she got a better sunset picture than I did. I got done with some interviews in time to notice that the sun was going down since we were in an air conditioned tent. There are some photos in …
Lyle Vanclief Named Honorary Chair of IFAJ Congress
It’s time for an IFAJ 2011 Congress update. It’s only weeks away now and I’m looking forward to meeting and interviewing this man. Former Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Hon. Lyle Vanclief, has been named Honourary Chair of 2011 International Federation of Agricultural Journalists Congress being held this September in Guelph and Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. The congress organizing …
Tom Brand New NAFB Exec
Meet the new Executive Director for the National Association of Farm Broadcasting, Tom Brand. Tom’s new position was just announced by NAFB. You can hear NAFB President Tom Steever make the announcement: “I think a lot of folks may know me because of being a farm broadcaster,” says Tom, who’s currently the farm director at KFEQ. He has a decorated …
Soil Sampling With An iPad
Precision Earth. Has a nice ring to it doesn’t it. Would you guess it’s an iPad app for soil sampling? Didn’t think so. At the 2011 InfoAg Conference I learned about it when I saw their booth in the trade show. Pictured are Chris Tucker (left), Precision Earth and Aaron Hutchinson, Cogent3D, Inc. holding an iPad showing Precision Earth in …
Some Thoughts on Google+
How many of you are using Google+? How many of you care? Just what we need, another social network right? I kind of feel that way myself. We’re doing pretty good with Twitter, Facebook, etc. I know many of you are just getting used to using them. So do we really need another one? I’ve had a number of people …
2011 NAMA Boot Camp
Are you new to agrimarketing? Want to do some industry networking? How about NAMA Boot Camp? The National Agri-Marketing Association has a full program lined up. Whether you’ve just entered the rough working world or one who’s been through the NAMA Boot Camp drill before, sign up for this program today to learn more about the agri-marketing industry. This year …