ZimmComm Blog Sponsors Announced

Chuck Zimmerman

Accelerated GeneticsWe’re going to send out a news release on this but I’m too excited to wait. As some of you may have noticed earlier this week on AgWired, we have new sponsors coming on board World Dairy Diary.

Agribusiness, Internet

Record First Quarter For Monsanto

Chuck Zimmerman

MonsantoIt looks like Monsanto is planning on having a good year. According to their President and CEO, Hugh Grant, “The contribution of our seeds and traits business continues to grow, as more and more farmers throughout the world recognize the value and convenience of our products for their farms.

Agribusiness

10 Good Reasons To Blog

Chuck Zimmerman

Chief MarketerThere’s a nice article on Chief Marketer that contains reasons for blogging. These apply to any company in today’s world, even you farmers who are trying to market your products in the global economy. The article is written by Bob Cargill. He lists 10 reasons you should consider blogging:

Uncategorized

Lang Joins Learfield

Chuck Zimmerman

Learfield Creative ServicesIt looks like the folks at Learfield Communications have found a leader for their new Creative Services division. Kim Lang, who was most recently working at DTN, will be joining the firm soon. I’ve got a call in to Kim to get some more details about the position and the services that will be offered by the new division.

Media

Veal A Featured Holiday Recipe

Chuck Zimmerman

Chef TourondelThe Beef Checkoff got a nice boost to their Vealstore website traffic after “Chef Laurent Tourondel (pictured) of BLT Steak in New York City joined Today Show Host Al Roker in demonstrating an elegant holiday veal recipe.”

Ag Groups, Beef

New Board Members Pop Up

Chuck Zimmerman

Double Chocolate Popcorn BallYes, I’ve been wanting to get out and play golf. Especially if I can have a double chocolate popcorn ball. I don’t think you’re supposed to tee these off though. The Popcorn Board wants you to make and eat them.

Ag Groups, USDA