You sure know Baxter Black is more than just a pretty face. He’s also a recognizable voice. I’m sure that’s why USDA had him voice a couple of psa’s for their current Census of Agriculture. I realize these are meant for “broadcast” use but dare I post them on the web? Baxter PSA Number One (:60): ag-census-baxter-1.mp3 Baxter PSA Number …
Mizzou Capstone Class
I’m going to be adding to this post later today. Right now I’m just posting as a demo for this class. I told you I’d update this post and I’ve still got a YouTube clip to add which I’m editing right now. Bill Allen invited me in to talk to his Ag Journalism Capstone class today since they’ve now all …
Beef Says I Love You
At least it does at Piggly Wiggly according to a story on Adrants. For Valentine’s Day, grocery chain Piggly Wiggly is offering a $5,000 diamond necklace to its Angus beef buyers. The winner will be selected on February 11. This ought to create some buzz in Reno next week at the Cattle Industry Convention. I’ll be there starting Monday evening. …
Lisa O’Brien New Executive Director Of USB
Welcome Lisa O’Brien to the United Soybean Board as the new Executive Director. In her new role, O’Brien will be responsible for day-to-day administration of all contracts related to the soybean checkoff, as well as outreach with directors, Qualified State Soybean Boards (QSSBs), contractors and staff. O’Brien’s responsibilities will commence March 1, 2008. “I’m excited about being selected as USB’s …
Rick Got His Ride Wrapped
Here’s Rick Tolman’s new ride. He’s the CEO of the National Corn Growers Association. I was in St. Louis today to have a little strategy session about Corn Commentary. You can read the Rick’s Ride story there. We’ve been working with NCGA on Corn Commentary for 6 months now. Kind of hard to believe. While I was there I did …
Winter Blast
The road tripping agriblogger is ready for some action. I’m just glad it’s not today. Cindy and I will be heading in different directions starting this weekend. In the meantime I’ve still been taking pictures like this one outside ZimmComm world headquarters. This morning it was 60 degrees. Right now it’s 18 degrees with a wind chill of -1 and …
Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year
The Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year was named by the International Dairy Foods Association and Dairy Today Magazine. Pictured are (l-r) The Fletcher family (Tyler, Melissa, Mikala and Charles) accept congratulations from IDFA Secretary Mike Reidy and Dairy Today Editor Jim Dickrell. KBC Farms in Purdy, Mo., a member of Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA), was named the …
Cellulosic Ethanol is Real and In American LeMans Racing
We keep hearing about cellulosic ethanol and how close some companies are to actually producing it. Well for KL Process Design Group that day is here. Today they made a major announcement in Sebring, FL (which we’re helping get out to farm media) in conjunction with the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council and the American LeMans Series. Pictured are (l-r) …
Skype-ing With Laura in Vietnam
I just got off a video Skype call with Laura from Hanoi as in Vietnam. If you don’t have Skype then you really ought to get it. It makes communicating from anywhere so much easier and less expensive. Laura wants you to know she just got off a long bus ride btw and she’s just starting the day in a …
Ed Schafer Confirmed as New Secretary of Agriculture
Ed Schafer got confirmed today as our new Secretary of Agriculture just in time to sit in with the Cabinet at tonight’s State of the Union speech. Here’s what President Bush had to say about it. I appreciate that the Senate today unanimously confirmed Ed Schafer to be our next Secretary of Agriculture. As a two-term governor and business leader, …