AgChat Tweetup at Commodity Classic

Chuck Zimmerman

Here’s the AgChat tweetup group at Commodity Classic. By now you should know that a tweetup is an opportunity for fellow Twitterers to meet face to face at an event. In this case those who participate in the weekly AgChat Twitter conversation got together here for a little bit of networking. Cindy (@FarmPodcaster) took the photo from above us as …

Commodity Classic

NAFB at Commodity Classic

Chuck Zimmerman

Members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting got together for their traditional Commodity Classic photo this evening during the media reception that was sponsored by New Holland. Our good buddy Gene Hemphill, New Holland, was on hand as we welcomed new Executive Director for NAFB, Mark Vail, who is in his first week on the job. More photos have …

Commodity Classic, NAFB

Guess Whose Boots

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s time once again for a Commodity Classic edition of Guess Whose Boots. The first person to post the correct answer in the comments of this post will win a prize from the ZimmComm New Media prize stash. I have no idea what that will be right now. So guess away. Commodity Classic Photo Album AgWired coverage of the 2010 …

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Commodity Classic Trade Show Opens

Chuck Zimmerman

The Commodity Classic Trade Show kicked off today and Cindy was there with a camera. Watch the ribbon cutting and start to the show which is where we’ve spent a lot of time this afternoon. Commodity Classic Photo Album AgWired coverage of the 2010 Commodity Classic is sponsored by: and

Commodity Classic, Video

Leica Geosystems Announces mojo3D

Chuck Zimmerman

Leica Geosystems is represented here at Commodity Classic by Harlan Little, North American Business Manager. He showed me information that has just been released about their new mojo3D which puts mapping and guidance in a “new perspective.” Designed to help growers get the job done more quickly and efficiently, the system combines a unique, three-dimensional user interface with rugged, water-resistant …

Agribusiness, Audio, Leica Geosystems, Precision Agriculture, Technology

BASF Science Behind Soybeans

Chuck Zimmerman

Here at Commodity Classic a group of us media types are learning about The Science Behind Soybeans from BASF. We have a panel of experts that includes soybean growers like world record holder Kip Cullers. Cindy and I are attending the seminar and will posting photos and interviews here soon. The media who could not attend are invited to download …

BASF, Commodity Classic

Merial Picks SHS For Large Animal Business

Chuck Zimmerman

Merial has announced that it has selected Sullivan Higdon & Sink (SHS) as its agency of record. The agency will be handling all advertising, public relations and online efforts for the company’s U.S. large animal business. The addition of Merial’s large animal business bolsters SHS’s growing list of animal and food-related clients including companies such as Cargill, Dairy Farmers of …

Agencies, Agribusiness

Social Media For Soybean Growers

Chuck Zimmerman

One of the friendly faces you’ll meet when you check in to the media room at Commodity Classic is Cassandra Schlef, Communications Coordinator for ASA. She helps with press releases, their weekly Leader Letter and website updates that include Twitter and Facebook. Cassandra says the media room this year has been expanded to include more work tables and internet access …

Ag Groups, ASA, Audio, Commodity Classic

Off The Cob With Cathyrn Wojcicki Dixson

Chuck Zimmerman

Joining the ranks of the Farm Podcasters is Cathryn Wojcicki Dixson, NCGA Communications Manager. I met Cathryn here at Commodity Classic and talked with her about her job and the new audio program she’s producing for NCGA. The program is called “Off The Cob.” Welcome to “Off the Cob”, an original podcast series produced by the National Corn Growers Association. …

Ag Groups, Audio, Commodity Classic, Corn, NCGA, Podcasts

Media Room Leaders

Chuck Zimmerman

The guys who are overseeing the media room again this year are Bob Callanan, American Soybean Association (l) and Ken Colombini, National Corn Growers Association. I talked them into posing for me this morning with our media room sponsor sign. Thank you New Holland! The media are starting to trickle in as we get closer to the official kickoff of …

ASA, Commodity Classic, NCGA