Agriblogging and Farm Podcasting

Chuck Zimmerman

Those are two of my favorite terms and what’s becoming the largest part of our business. If you’re a regular AgWired reader or subscriber then you know I’ve been cross posting onto multiple blogs over the last 9 days. They include two websites which offer a good example of how you can use this platform as a unique, effective and …

Podcasts

Biodiesel Store Online

Chuck Zimmerman

The National Biodiesel Board has launched a one-stop marketplace for biodiesel interests to do business over the Internet. It’s AllThingsBiodiesel.com, and was introduced at the National Biodiesel Conference. AllThingsBiodiesel.com takes its place as the world’s largest biodiesel marketplace, focusing on products, services and industry-related companies. A variety of services assembled within it include online ads and classified ads, the biodiesel …

Audio, Biodiesel

Eye on Biodiesel Award – Gene Hemphill

Chuck Zimmerman

Each year the National Biodiesel Board bestows the “Eye on Biodiesel” awards, designed to recognize individuals and groups who have advanced the board’s mission of public education and industry growth. The awards were presented by NBB Chairman Darryl Brinkmann (left) and NBB CEO Joe Jobe (right). Michael Peterson is pictured in the hat. Award for: Innovation – Gene Hemphill/New Holland …

Agribusiness, Audio, Tractor

Etiquette Johnson Style

Chuck Zimmerman

Have you ever felt like there’s things you should know when in a public setting with a client or prospect that would help you be more successful? If so, Diane Johnson can be your teacher. I think she’s only got a few seats left for this professional development seminar – “The Art of Dining and Social Graces.” Contact her to …

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BioWillie Song With a BeatMaster

Chuck Zimmerman

I know posting has been a little light here but there’s a lot you can find on the other two sites I’ve been posting to this past few days. You can see the full picture of me here with Emily Richards if you visit them (Domestic Fuel – Biodiesel Conference Blog). I thought you might enjoy this. Here’s your chance …

Audio, Biodiesel

Merle Haggard Press Conference

Chuck Zimmerman

One of the newest stars to advocate biodiesel is Merle Haggard. The legendary country star performed for attendees at this year’s National Biodiesel Conference after meeting with the press and the board of the National Biodiesel Board. Before coming to the auditorium where he performed though his bus got a fill up with biodiesel. During the press conference Merle said …

Ag Groups, Audio, Biodiesel

AgriTalk Video

Chuck Zimmerman

I was in the media room here at the National Biodiesel Conference today watching AgriTalk get set up and had to ask John Herath, producer, why he had a very nice looking little Sony camera set up since they’re a radio show. He’s in the foreground working the computer and other gear. Here’s his answer which he emailed me later: …

Biodiesel, Media, Video

A Beefy Media Room

Chuck Zimmerman

One of the best media rooms you’ll find at a major sized conference is managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Joe Schuele and Grace Webb are always there during the event to help with any question and never lose their patience. Before the Cattle Industry Conference ended last week I interviewed Joe Schuele about how they run the media …

Ag Groups, Audio, Cattle Industry Conference, Media, ZimmCast

From Beef to Biodiesel

Chuck Zimmerman

Hello from San Antonio, location of this year’s National Biodiesel Conference. I just got in and am using the Internet Cafe here in the convention center. It’s sponsored by BioEnergy of America, Inc., giving everyone a convenient place to check email or as in my case, post onto their blog. It was snowing when I left Nashville this morning but …

Biodiesel

Super Dairy Bowl

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s Super Bowl time and the dairy industry is ready for it. Regardless of whether the Colts or the Bears win Super Bowl 41 in Miami, dairy producers have already scored big thanks to another successful year teaming up with the National Football League to increase milk, cheese and yogurt sales. Brian Baxter has more in this report. Download and …

Audio, Dairy