This week’s ZimmCast is my last interview from the fall NAFB convention. It’s with Kent Gronlie, soybean farmer and member of the United Soybean Board and Qualisoy. In my interview Kent talks about the work that Qualisoy has been doing and what he sees for the future for soybeans.
Market Probe Acquires Marketing Horizons
This just in . . .
ACDC Has New Ag Media Terms
Jim Evans, who manages the ACDC (not the rock group), liked my new agricultural communications terms. Check out the June issue of ACDC News for my definition of “agriblogging” and “farm podcasting.”
AFBF Leader – The Bridge Is Sagging
The American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention got kicked off today. Boy are they cranking out the news releases. Here’s a couple items from them you might be interested in:
Are Older Farmers Using The Internet More?
I’ve been meaning to post this for a few days. You get busy, the emails pile up, you know how it is. After reading this article on MarketingVox I wonder how the same study would apply to farmers.
Agromek About To Kick Off In Denmark
General Manager Peter Hansen, who is also chairman, is about to kick off Agromek 2006 on January 17.
IFAJ Article On Blogging
The latest issue of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists has a blogging article in it!
NAFB Reaches The New Rural
The National Association of Farm Broadcasting is coming out with a new ad to position its members as a great media vehicle to reach what they call the “New Rural.”
Take A Moment For Some Ag News
If you surf around long enough you’ll always find something interesting. For example, the WordPress software I use has a nifty little feature that shows you websites that are linking to you yours. I haven’t looked at this in a long time. Lo and behold there’s new ones.
Go Fish With Meals On Wheels
The Meals On Wheels Association of America is teaming up with the National Fisheries Institute to promote the health benefits associated with including fish in a healthy, balanced diet.