iPhone 4 Changing Everything Again

Chuck Zimmerman

The iPhone 4 has landed in the AgriBlogger’s lap and is fully activated and ready for action. This photo was the first one I took with the phone. You can see it and others from a Katy Trail bike ride today in an online photo album iPhone 4 First Photos My first impressions include: Sleek and solid. Not as prone …

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Do You Have A Social Media Strategy?

Chuck Zimmerman

That question is one I rarely get a yes answer to. In fact, after saying no the question I get back is “How do we create one?” or “Can you provide an example of one?” If you’re wondering about this then today’s eMarketer report is a good read. Recent research has shown that most companies don’t have a strategy or …

Social Networking

IRL Ministers To Race Congregation

Chuck Zimmerman

On Father’s Day I really enjoyed myself working at the Iowa Corn Indy 250 in Newton, IA as you know. It was Sunday and traveling with the “moving city” are several ministers and a priest. So once again IRL Ministry took care of us spiritually. Fr. Phil DeRea celebrated Mass in the Driver’s Mtg. Room at the Media Center. One …

Audio, Indy Racing

Iowa Corn President Had Exciting Father’s Day

Chuck Zimmerman

The President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association is Don Elsbernd, pictured on the right, presenting the trophy for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 to Tony Kanaan. He had a big day on Father’s Day when he got to start the race by waving the green flag and saying the most famous words in motor racing. That’s when the adrenalin …

Ag Groups, Audio, Corn, Indy Racing

BASF Kixor Online Education

Chuck Zimmerman

Online training for farmers. A few years ago that would be unheard of. Now companies are starting to do it routinely. BASF for example, has just introduced a new online training program: KixorEducation.com. It “provides key information on how Kixor® herbicide technology helps address a grower’s toughest weed challenges, including weeds resistant to ALS inhibitors, triazines and glyphosate.” This gets …

Agribusiness, BASF

Cooperative Communicators Seeking Members

Chuck Zimmerman

The President of the Cooperative Communicators Association is Brian Delgado, seen here welcoming first timers at their recent convention where I conducted a presentation on social media. I recorded a conversation with Brian while I was there to learn more about CCA. He says CCA is an organization designed to help educate cooperative communicators and those working with cooperatives. Membership …

Audio, Cooperatives, ZimmCast

Roland R-05 For Farm Podcasters

Chuck Zimmerman

Farm podcasters have lots of choices today when it comes to digital audio recording. Roland just added to the list with their R-05 recorder. The compact R-05 is easy to use, affordable, and packed with big-ticket features that raise the bar in its price class. Experience crystal-clear 24/96 capture, enhanced recording and editing features, and extended battery life (over 16 …

Equipment, Podcasts

Tony Kanaan Wins Iowa Corn Indy 250

Chuck Zimmerman

Iowa corn growers are big winners again on race day in Newton, IA. Actually the winner of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 is Tony Kanaan, #11 the 7-11 Car. He lifted the big gas pump trophy in joy since he’s had some tough luck here on this track in the past. The Iowa Corn Growers and Pioneer Hi-Bred have got …

Ag Groups, Corn, Indy Racing

Iowa Corn Indy 250 Underway

Chuck Zimmerman

The Iowa Corn Indy 250 is underway in Newton, IA. Waving the green flag is Iowa Corn Growers Association President, Don Elsbernd. I’m just guessing what his pulse rate is! The weather is cooperating and I’ll be updating with our winner later this afternoon. Right now it’s time to load some race photos to the photo album Iowa Corn Indy …

Corn, Indy Racing

Iowa Speedway Media Room on Race Day

Chuck Zimmerman

Welcome to race day at Iowa Speedway for the 4th Iowa Corn Indy 250. The Agriblogger is on location after a great media breakfast with the Iowa Corn Growers. They fed us well so we have the strength to make it through the day. We’re hoping for a break in the weather and I just heard that pre-race activities have …

Ag Groups, Corn, Ethanol, Indy Racing