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 …
Inaugural Heart of America Agricultural Hemp Classic Announced
The inaugural Heart of America Agricultural Hemp Classic has been announced for January in Independence, MO. The event is organized by the Missouri Hemp Association which formed earlier this year. Bill Cook is the Executive Director of the Missouri Hemp Association and he is calling hemp a potential “miracle crop.” I spoke with him to get a preview of the …
What’s New With FMC
FMC had a lot to talk about at the recent National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Trade Talk. Matthew Wiggins, FMC Technical Services Manager, had a couple of new products to discuss. Authority Edge herbicide expected to be approved in 2020; and a new in-furrow fungicide called XY Way 3D. Wiggins also talked about how Lucento fungicide performed in 2019. …
NK Seeds Helping Farmers End Tough Year on Positive Note
A tough season for corn and soybean growers like we’ve had in 2019 presents challenges to growers and an opportunity for companies like Syngenta and their NK Seeds brand, to showcase varieties and traits that help them overcome those challenges. NK Seeds says their investment in seed has helped farmers end the season on a positive note. To learn more …