We certainly had a little bit of rock and roll getting together with country at the Michael Peterson/New Holland Celebrity Tractor Race. One of the contestants who held the lead for a while was Rolling Stones keyboardist, Chuck Leavell (left), seen here with Michael Peterson. Chuck is a central Georgia tree farmer where he and his wife have 2,500 acres. …
EPIC Member Website Re-designed
While I’m on the subject of the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council, I realized that I’ve neglected to mention their newly designed member website. I think it’s a great example of how a “blog” can be your primary website. EPIC staff, (occasionally, Cindy and myself), easily and frequently update the website with fresh information that their members want and need …
Speeding To Iowa Corn Indy 250
It looks like the flooding in Iowa has not affected things at the Iowa Speedway where I’m headed this afternoon for pre-race activities for this weekend’s Iowa Corn Indy 250. Iowa’s flooding disaster is not directly affecting scheduled events for the IndyCar Series weekend, June 20-22, at Iowa Speedway. The facility has immediate access to I-80 and is located on …
Chewing Some Argentina Cud
This agriblogger is getting a taste of life in Argentina this summer. Mandy Nolz publishes, Chewing The Cud. Here’s what she’s doing down south, “For the month of June, I will explore the city of Buenos Aires to attend Spanish classes, live with a host family, and complete my goal of studying abroad during my college career.” She’s already had …
NAMA Facebook Group
I just joined the NAMA Facebook Group. It was started by Erin Koglin, Michigan State University and already has 161 members. As she describes it, “For all those of you who are members, were members, or just support members of the National Agri-Marketing Association! Go NAMA!” So get friendly and connected online.
Connie Siemes Secretary for IFAJ
The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists continues to develop. Now they’ve got a part time secretary, Connie Siemes, Netherlands. The IFAJ has appointed Connie Siemes from The Netherlands as part-time secretary to assist the Presidium and the Executive Committee for two days a week. Eleven people from eight countries applied for the new position, which will involve providing a range …
Speed Networking at NAMA Boot Camp
If you’re looking ahead at your travel plans then don’t forget about NAMA Boot Camp. ZimmComm New Media/AgWired is a sponsor again this year. We’ll be sponsoring the opening reception/session on Speed Networking. Good networking skills are essential and in case you don’t know how to introduce yourself and exchange business cards, you’ll have a chance to learn how and …
Bio Economy Transition
Biofuels have been making headlines all over the place lately. I’m sure the weather in the central United States is going to continue to fuel the issue. It’s also taking us out on the road a bit this month. Cindy’s at the Fuel Ethanol Workshop and later this week I’ll be at the Iowa Indy Corn 250. Next week I’ll …
Blog It On PR Newswire
I’m not sure how long they’ve been doing this but I just noticed that when I opened a PR Newswire release it’s got a little link at the top that says, “Blog It.” It seems to only let you post to a Blogger or WordPress.com account though. I tried posting it to ZimmComm.biz but no go. At least they’re thinking …
Whose Yer Blog Daddy?
Joining the growing number of ZimmComm designed and developed blog is HAT Chat. Hoosier Ag Today announces the launch of the interactive blog “HAT Chat”. Located at www.hatchat.net, this blog is a place on the internet for a discussion of the news and issues impacting Indiana agriculture. HAT broadcasters Gary Truitt and Andy Eubank will regularly share their insights on …