The Vice President And His iPod

Chuck Zimmerman

I just have to laugh about this story and share it with you. First it was “W” and his iPod, now it’s our VP Dick Cheney and his iPod. I just saw this story on C/Net News.com from ABC News. Apparently some reporters on Air Force Two weren’t happy that the Veep’s iPod was charging in the power outlet they needed. Guess who’s plane it is!

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Rib Roast Sales Spike At Christmas

Chuck Zimmerman

Salt Crusted Beef Ribeye RoastJust in time for the holidays we’ve got a news release from the Missouri Beef Industry Council that’s sure to get you drooling. The picture is a Salt Crusted Beef Ribey Roast. You can find the recipe on their website.

Audio, Beef

The FarmAssist.com Strike It Rich Promotion

Chuck Zimmerman

Syngenta 33 ChancesI know the picture is kind of small but Syngenta is running a”33 Chances To Strike It Rich” promotion. The farmer in the picture is standing in a field and good old greenbacks are falling from the sky. Who wouldn’t want it to rain like that?

Agribusiness

Real Christmas Tree Export Update

Chuck Zimmerman

White House Real TreeHere’s the Chistmas tree in the White House this year (courtesy of National Christmas Tree Association). Being in a Christmas mood I thought it made a good post matched up with a USDA story by Gary Crawford. Gary provides the latest on how Christmas tree exports are doing this year.

Audio, USDA

Missouri Corn Scholarships Available

Chuck Zimmerman

CornTalk podcastCornTalk is the week’y interview program of the Missouri Corn Growers Association. This week MCGA’s Becky Grisham talks about the Missouri Corn Scholarship program. High school and college students may apply for 6 scholarships which will be awarded in 2006. She says the application forms are available on their website.

Ag Groups, Audio, Corn, Podcasts