I know I’m a little behind with the program this week but what better venue to introduce a new image icon for the ZimmCast than Commodity Classic. We’ve got 4,300 people registered already and more walk-ins will show up I’m sure. There’s also 128 registered media here so far. Both of those are records according to media room manager Bob …
Tom Dorr at National Ethanol Conference
Once again I got to hear our Undersecretary for Rural Development, Tom Dorr. He was first up on the program here this morning at the National Ethanol Conference to speak about the farm bill and focus on renewable fuel policies and provisions. He says the ethanol industry is going through some growing pains, or put another way, transitional challenges. He’s …
New Media Presentation at Cal-Poly
Next week I’ll be flying out to San Luis Obispo and the California Polytechnic State University to do a little new media training. Scott Vernon has set up a double session for faculty and students titled, “Exploring the New Media: Using Podcasts to Drive Your Message and Expand Your Reach.” This is going to be fun. The idea is to …
McCormick Company Supporting CBB Producer Communicaitons
A new agency will be working in support of producer communications for the Beef Checkoff. Cattlemen’s Beef Board agency review panel lead by Joint Producer Communications Committee Chair Richard Nielson, cow/calf operator from Ephraim, Utah, met in Denver Monday, Feb. 25, to hear presentations from the three agencies chosen as finalists to support the CBB paid producer communications paid media …
Shannon Brown is Corn Fed
I don’t know about you but I love being corn fed and I love Shannon Brown’s song. I got to meet her this afternoon here at the National Ethanol Conference and she and her band performed an awesome show. If you’re going to Commodity Classic you will not want to miss seeing her and the other stars who will be …
The AgriTalk Shadow
I really hate to do this to you but they’re here. Following me around again. The AgriTalk guys. You’ve got “speak no evil” and “see no evil” and “hear no evil.” They’re doing programming from here at the National Ethanol Conference today and tomorrow before following me up to Nashville and the Commodity Classic. It’s like having a triple shadow. …
Bob Dinneen Says the Ethanol Industry is Sound
The Reverend of Renewable Fuels got up and preached a powerful sermon today on the state of the ethanol industry. Bob Dinneen, President of the Renewable Fuels Association, gave his annual state of the industry speech this morning. He was also presented with a plaque in appreciation of his 20 year anniversary of leading the organization from RFA Chairman, Chris …
Jack Youngblood Likes Ethanol
After a very foggy start the golf tournament at the National Ethanol Conference is underway. RFA President Bob Dinneen got everyone started here this morning out at ChampionsGate golf course. Bob’s pictured here on the left with NFL Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood. Just before he gave everyone the send off I spoke to him about the Conference. Bob says …
National Ethanol Conference Started
It’s time for the National Ethanol Conference. It’s culture shock to go from a boat on the Gulf to the J.W. Marriott Grande Lakes but I’m here. Registration is underway and I’ll be posting on multiple sites over the next several days. Thanks to the Renewable Fuels Association for having me in to help them out, including posting onto their …
Back On The Grid in Orlando
I did go “off the grid” yesterday down here in Florida. A day out of the Gulf of Mexico is good for the soul. And also your dinner plate if you’re lucky enough to land a legal maximum redfish! I caught this one just before we called it quits yesterday. Now I’m back “on the grid” in Orlando getting ready …