This is a load of corn cobs being unloaded after they were just harvested at the POET Project LIBERTY Field Day. We watched several different equipment manufacturers display their latest products to handle collecting the corn cobs for use in cellulosic ethanol production. I’ve got video clips of them in action which I’ll be posting in coming days. In the …
Cob Harvesting Equipment In Action Today
Driving to Emmetsburg, IA last night I saw a growing number of these lights the further north I got. This combine was working right near the POET plant in Emmetsburg. Well, it’s daytime now and I’m hoping it will warm up from the 25 degrees we had when I got up. POET is describing today’s event as “The largest gathering …
Nighttime POETry
I’m sure the POET Biorefining Plant in Emmetsburg, IA will look a lot different in the daylight but I think it looks pretty cool at night too. I had to stop by on my way into town in advance of the Project LIBERTY field day tomorrow. Thanks to POET for sponsoring my trip so I can learn more about their …
The Horse Radio Network
Podcasting for the equine industry is alive and well in the form of the Horse Radio Network. This morning’s program is coming to you from the world famous Coffee Zone in Jefferson City, MO and features an interview with HRN founder and “chief bottle washer” Glenn Hebert. Glenn says he started HRN after having produced an equine podcast for a …
POET Project LIBERTY Field Day 2009
This is where I’ll be on Tuesday for the POET Project LIBERTY Field Day. The action will take place at their biorefining facility in Emmetsburg, IA starting at 10 a.m. Agriculture equipment manufacturers will soon put cob harvesting equipment on the market, and Iowa farmers will have a chance to see the latest prototypes in action at Project LIBERTY Field …
Harvest Reporting
There is still a lot of water in fields around the Midwest. Here’s one I walked past on the Katy Trail this afternoon. However, harvesting is happening. Finally we’re getting a break in the weather. This week Cindy and I will be out and about conducting some Headline Harvest Reports for BASF. We’ll post them when we can. She’ll be …
Mini Milk Maids on the Mooove
If you’re looking for a Christmas present for your kids then how about one that showcases the dairy industry? Rebecca Long Chaney is proud to announce the release of her daughters’ second children’s book, “Mini Milk Maids on the Mooove.” This book is the second book in a children’s agricultural education book series by five-year-old twin sisters Rianna and Sheridan …
Horse Radio Network
At the recent BlogWorld and New Media Expo I met Glenn, Chief Geek, for the Horse Radio Network. It looks like they’ve really got the podcasting thing down pat. I’m betting they’re even making a living at it. Must be something to it (he said tongue in cheek). The Horse Radio Network is your home for equine related online horse …
LPC Royal Gala Tonight
The 2009 Livestock Publications Council Heritage Center Royal Gala preparations are underway. The event is this evening. Wish I could be there. As you can see in this photo by Diane Johnson, they’re working really hard. Here’s the details if you can still make it out: Friday, October 30, 2009 American Royal Headquarters Kansas City, Missouri 6 – 10 PM …
Twitter DM Attack
Spammers, those who are lower than pond scum, are really hitting Twitter hard right now. I’ve received over 30 spam Direct Messages (DM’s) from people I follow this morning and I know my followers have received one from me. You can read an article on PC World about it. It’s a phishing attack to try to get you to click …