Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. This week’s program includes several interviews I did at the inaugural Heart of American Agricultural Hemp Classic in Independence, MO. The event was organized by the Missouri Hemp Association. Farmers have a lot of questions about hemp and in the interviews you will hear from presenters and farmers who have some answers. You can …
Heart of America Agricultural Hemp Classic Kicks Off
The inaugural Heart of America Agricultural Hemp Classic takes place today in Independence, MO. Our MC is Joe Zahner, general counsel, Missouri Hemp Association. Joe is a scientist so he gets to help members on technical issues. We talked about the conference yesterday after the membership of the association met. The program here includes farmers who have experience growing and …
2020 SE Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference Underway
The Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference returns to Savannah, Ga. and really kicks in to gear today. In 2019, the educational event and trade show hosted more than 3,300 attendees and 290 vendor companies. Sponsored by Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Association and the Georgia Peach Council the conference is held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. The …
ZimmCast 633 – Looking Back at 2019
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this week’s program my poor laryngitis recovering voice takes a look back at 2019 with a list of the top posts on AgWired and some statistics about photos, audio and video. I also share an excerpt of an interview that was produced in October of 2019 and had the highest number of downloads. …
Zoom Farm Podcaster Tool
Hey Farm Podcasters. Here’s a new item that might make your production process more simple. It has been a while since I’ve written about some new technology that will improve the production and communication value of podcasting. I just haven’t seen much to impress me. However, this caught my eye. THE BOARD FOR CREATORS – LIVETRAK L-8 Podcasting, Music and …
SAGE says Let’s Go Chiefs
I missed the SAGE party again this year. But they always seem to have something to share to get us in the Christmas spirit. How about a little Let’s Go Chiefs love? Featuring a certain quarterback who has helped bring the Kansas City Chiefs the excitement and success fans have been aching for. It was an ugly sweater party just …
Register for the 2020 Agri-Marketing Conference
It’s time to get registered for the 2020 Agri-Marketing Conference which will be held in San Diego, April 15-17. The ZimmComm Team will be attending and can be found in the Connection Point once again. With interactive breakout sessions and stellar opportunities to meet new people, the 2020 conference is the perfect place to find the resources you need. • …
Merry Christmas from NAFB
All right. All right. All right. The National Association of Farm Broadcasting gets the honor of first place as the first email in my inbox wishing me a Merry Christmas. Our message crosses the airwaves loud and clear: may you enjoy a wonderful Christmas with those you love and a prosperous 2020! You can see Santa sending his “message of …
ZimmCast 632 – Ag Retailers Conference Leadership
In this week’s program I spoke with the leadership of the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA). In the program you’ll hear from past Chair, Troy Johnson, Wilbur-Ellis, as he talks about his term leading the board. Then next up will be Rod Wells, GROWMARK, new Chair for ARA, as he talks about his outlook and plans for the coming two …
ZimmCast 631 – Hemp in the Heartland
In this week’s program you can hear Cindy talk with Wayne Gale, Stokes Seeds and Chairman of the American Seed Trade Association, about the upcoming ASTA CSS & Seed Expo. I then talk with Bill Cook, Executive Director of the Missouri Hemp Association about their inaugural Heart of America Agricultural Hemp Classic (registration started on Black Friday). Wayne talks about …