FFA Multimedia Maniacs

Chuck Zimmerman

I know it seems like Cindy or I are at just about every ag event out there but we just can’t make them all. One of the ones I’d love to cover though is the FFA Convention. However, these kids are doing a great job online by themselves. I know there are some of you “old-timers” who are still scratching …

FFA, Video

Commodity Classic Performers

Chuck Zimmerman

I just bought our 2009 wall calendar and we’ve got a lot to put on it. One of those items is Commodity Classic. It looks like we’ve got some great performers again this year. Attendees will enjoy performances by Grammy award winners Pam Tillis and Riders In The Sky during the Evening of Entertainment at the 2009 Commodity Classic convention …

Commodity Classic

Trees For Troops Video

Chuck Zimmerman

Yes it is time to think “Holidays.” And the big one coming up is Christmas. So it’s appropriate that I’ve got a Trees For Troops video to share and news about an award they’ve won. The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation, professionally managed by Drake & Company, has been nationally recognized for its Trees for Troops program by the 2008 Associations Advance …

Ag Groups, Video

Redneck Invitational

Chuck Zimmerman

If you’re a redneck that likes to fish then you need to get in on the upcoming Redneck Invitational. This one day invitational tournament is sponsored by and for anglers in the agricultural industry. We are limiting space to the first 40 boats that meet the criteria for entry on a first come basis. Teams may fish up to 4 …

Events

Record Onto Your iPhone

Chuck Zimmerman

Hey iPhone owning farm podcasters. Here’s some great news. A new application from Griffin that allows you to record onto your phone (or 2nd gen Touch). Turn your iPhone into a high-quality recording device. iTalk’s simple, intuitive user interface lets you start/stop, choose Good/Better/Best sample rates, and manage the list of your recordings, all with just one finger. Run iTalk …

Podcasts

Credit Crunch Affecting Ag

Chuck Zimmerman

It looks like this whole credit crunch issue is affecting agriculture according to some testimony on Capitol Hill today by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. You can watch a video of it here. The Chair of AEM’s Small Enterprise Committee, Richard A. Brown, testified on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 before the House Committee on Small Business at 10 a.m. EST. …

AEM, Equipment

Uncle Charley’s Hot Italian

Chuck Zimmerman

I don’t know. Maybe it was the title or maybe I was hungry but this caught my eye. When I looked at Uncle Charley’s Gourmet Sausage website I found Hot Italian Sausage and am wondering if I should place an order. Uncle Charley’s Sausage, judged a “must try” by Better Homes & Gardens food section, is allowing consumers the chance …

Food

Back From The Birds

Chuck Zimmerman

I’m back and ready to see what’s been going on while I’ve been battling the elements in South Dakota. This is the longest amount of time I’ve been away from mobile phones and the internet in years. I did have a great time hunting pheasants during the Pheasantennial. Here’s our group after a very successful day in the fields. We …

Hunting

Road Birds

Chuck Zimmerman

I told you I would be posting lightly for a couple days. It’s pretty wet in South Dakota with some early morning fog. However, if you look down the gravel road at our hunting lodge you can see some pheasants having a little get together out on the road. I just thought you might enjoy the fact that I am …

Hunting