He’s a future agriblogger. I think he needs an iPhone and he’s ready to rock and blog! He’s Braden Slagle, born this morning to your Zimfo Bytes blogger, Melissa Slagle. She’s married to Nate by the way who had a lot to do with this new creation too. Melissa is taking a blogging break although I’m sure she could start …
Willie Nelson For Secretary of Agriculture
Why not? He’s been advocating for family farmers for years right? He’s already started advising the incoming O-man. Read his letter here. Farm Aid President Willie Nelson sent an open letter to President-elect Barack Obama today, congratulating him on his victory and offering Farm Aid as a resource for a new farm and food policy that supports a sustainable, family …
USDA Podcasting Newslines
I knew it was only a matter of time before USDA’s Office of Communications started podcasting their news feeds. I’ve discussed it with them several times since it makes it so much easier for farm podcasters to get them. It also opens the door to farmers who can now directly subscribe to USDA’s news! That’s as it should be since …
Corn Cobs Into Ethanol
Jeff Broin is CEO of POET and his company just continues to make innovations in the ethanol production business. Lately they’ve been very focused on what they call Project LIBERTY. The goal is to make cellulosic ethanol out of corn cobs. The company held a field day to showcase some of the equipment that companies like John Deere, Case IH …
Night POETry
I never get tired of taking sunset pictures. This is one from the highway just east of Des Moines, IA on my way to Emmetsburg this evening. You can see that the clouds were rolling in and they’re here now. It’s raining and thundering and lightning outside. I hope this all clears away by tomorrow morning since we’re supposed to …
POET Project LIBERTY
I think the last time I was in Emmetsburg, IA it was to visit with a local radio station for the Brownfield Network. It’s been a while. Well, that’s where I’m headed to attend tomorrow’s POET Project LIBERTY field day. The main purpose of this year’s event is to highlight advances in corn cob harvesting for cellulosic ethanol. I’ll be …
Vicki Henrickson Joins BCS Communications
Vicki Henrickson is pictured on the right here along with Rhonda Ludwig and Anita Vanderwert at this year’s Farm Progress Show. It’s the first picture I found in the ZimmComm archives when looking for one to use with this news from BCS Communications. Blasdel Cleaver Schwalbe Communications, LLC, announces that Vicki Henrickson has joined the company as media director / …
Pioneer Corn Mikes
I thought this image of corn microphones from the Pioneer NAFB Trade Talk invitation was worth sharing. Pretty cool creative, eh? If you’re planning to attend the 2008 NAFB Convention, get your microphone and recorder ready, and stop by the Pioneer Hi-Bred Trade Talk booth. You’ll learn more about the latest from Pioneer and what is to come in 2009. …
Frying Turkey is High Cotton
In case you’re already planning your turkey dinner the National Cottonseed Products Association wants you to consider cooking in cottonseed oil. I have not fried a whole turkey yet but maybe this is the year to do it. Apparently cottonseed oil is now available to consumers. For years, peanut oil has been the default oil for deep-frying turkey, a long-time …
Get Ready To Support NAFB Foundation
At next week’s NAFB convention you’ll have a chance to support the NAFB Foundation with their annual auction. They’ve got a lot of items already donated like this Terry Redlin print (donated by Ron Claussen). Here’s some information about it: This print was created in 1980. It is number 837 of 2400. Initially, this print was sold exclusively through Ducks …