This is a picture of a lot of peas. And there’s more where that came from. That’s because Colin Wright is blogging about the pea harvest.
Zimfo Bites
- Register here for the 79th National FFA Convention coming up October 25-28 in Indianapolis, IN.
- Wheat growers now have a new herbicide to use. It’s BASF’s Clearmax which will be available for use on winter wheat this season. (pdf)
- Missouri’s ALOT program is seeking applicants for their next class. Applications are due by September 15.
- The Father of the Green Revolution, Dr. Norman Borlaug, is now an honorary member of the CropLife Foundation board of directors.
- The 2006 Cotton Foundation Producer Information Exchange Tour program for cotton producers is set to get started on July 9. These 4 regional tours allow participants to be exposed to innovative practices in regions outside their own.
- Read Darin’s Ramblings (blog) to see what he has to say about ag technology. Darin is a farmer and ag technology consultant.
Agritalk’s Barn of the Week
Here’s where AgriTalk host Mike Adams worked when he was growing up (has he actually stopped growing up?). This is good to know because it’s an example of pictures you’ll start finding on the AgriTalk website. It’s a new feature they have called “Barn of the Week.”
Drake & Company Wins Silver Anvil
It may look like Steve Drake won the Stanley Cup but he really didn’t. He just got his picture taken by it. However, Drake & Co. did win a big award along with their client the National Christmas Tree Association.
Rhea & Kaiser Recognized for CAT Work
I suppose having to spend some time on a sailboat in Baltimore harbor would be okay in order to receive some awards. It looks like that’s what Rhea & Kaiser had to do.
First Dairy Podcast
It’s always fun announcing a first and here at ZimmComm New Media we’re having fun!
Announcing the first podcast for dairy producers.
Cross Country Event Blogging
After a week off, the ZimmCast is back. I am glad I got to travel coast to coast as part of a historic interstate convoy but it sure took up way more time each day than I imagined. I got a little behind in some things like posting here on AgWired and getting a new program for you last week.
Got Grain Basis Blues
Farmers looking for the best grain deal have a new tool from Cash Grain Bids. It’s a mapping interface where you just plug your zip code in and it will show you a local Google-powered map with local markets and pricing to decide where to go.
Waste Water Reduction Benefits
An Alberta, Canada pork producer suggests technologies designed to cut the amount of water wasted by hogs in the grower barn not only offer environmental benefits, but substantial economic benefits.
D&PL Buys Dupont Licenses
Big news from Delta and Pine Land Company today as it has acquired several licenses from DuPont subsidiary Pioneer Hi-Bred including its Optimum herbicide tolerance technology for cotton and soybeans.