Here’s an interesting looking app for your iPad. However, the $4.99 price tag makes me hesitate. Me, a carnivorous grill-a-holic. What do you think? Worth $4.99? Almost one year after the launch of its successful Weber’s On the Grill recipe and grilling technique app for the iPhone and iPod touch, Weber-Stephen Products Co. has just released a new Weber’s On …
The Biology of Fungi
Fungi like to move around and so does this conference where you can learn all about them. The British Mycological Society, in association with Elsevier, the world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and medical information, today announced the final programme for the 9th Mycological Congress IMC9: The Biology of Fungi. This congress takes place every 4 years at a different venue …
The Context Network Gets New Partners
Mark and Mark have become Partners with The Context Network. Both Mark Nelson and Mark Holland were Senior Associates. Context Managing Partner, Blake Sieker said, “Context is very pleased to announce the advancement of Mark Holland and Mark Nelson to Partners. Their contributions and expertise as Senior Associates have proven their commitment to consulting excellence. The actionable solutions and solid, …
The Trials and Errors of Lab Work
Zachary Larson, Borlaug Summer Intern, is on location at Nanjing Agricultural University and providing us with updates this summer of his trip. Here’s his latest. You can also find a photo album he’s got started here: Borlaug Summer Intern Photo Album. The internship is being sponsored by the Iowa State University Plant Sciences Institute. My lab work here in the …
USDA Says Ask The Expert
If you have questions, USDA has answers. They just launched a new portal to Ask The Expert. . . . a knowledge-based search engine that optimizes customer experience while conserving taxpayer dollars. This intuitive tool relies on self-service to deliver reliable and relevant information 24/7, greatly reducing wait time and USDA resources associated with the previous system.
Web Browser Compatibility
Since so many of you have become more web savvy than you used to be I thought I’d point out a growing problem that I’ve been seeing lately. It’s website browser compatibility. Have you ever looked at your website in a browser other than the one you use? I highly recommend it and you may be very surprised at what …
Alltech Games Day
Here’s one way to get your employees excited about an upcoming promotion. Create your own holiday. It’s official. Alltech has named July 9th “Alltech Games Day.” In anticipation of the largest sporting event to come to the United States since the 2002 Winter Olympics, Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech, has announced that all 120 Alltech offices located …
NAFB Foundation Scholarship Recipients
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Foundation just announced their 2010 scholarship recipients. The Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010 selections: Taylor James, Kansas State University, Glenn Kummerow Scholarship, $5,000 Denise Donley, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, $4,000 Julie Martin, University of Wisconsin-Madison, $4,000 The NAFB Foundation Board of Directors would like to congratulate these students. In addition to their …
2010 NAMA Boot Camp Registration
Registration is now open for this year’s NAMA Boot Camp. Join us for the 7th annual NAMA Boot Camp, August 17-19, 2010 in Kansas City. Sign up for this program today to learn more about the agri-marketing industry. This year the Boot Camp will take it to a new level expanding on marketing and agriculture basics. Sessions at this year’s …
ZimmComm Client Site On Forbes Top 100
Congratulations to Cali Yost. Her website/blog Work+Life Fit made the Forbes Top 100 Websites For Women. Cali has been a ZimmComm client for years and had this to say when she let us know about the distinction: I thought I would share this with you because my blog was just named one of the Top 100 Websites for Women by …