USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service unveiled a newly designed website today. I went there wondering what’s new.
AGCO Orange Doing Well
In case you’ve wondered how those orange tractors are doing this week’s ZimmCast is an interview with Todd Stucke, General Marketing Manager, AGCO. I caught up to Todd at the recent NAFB convention.
Blogging From The Road This Week
It’s going to be a long day tomorrow, starting at the 2005 Country Elevator/Feed Industry
Conference and Trade Show in St. Louis at Union Station. After a couple of meetings there, then it’s off to Atlanta and then Raleigh before getting back to the blogicile (like a domicile).
Biotech Conversations From Monsanto
I just found out about this new Monsanto website called “Conversations About Plant Biotechnology, Discussions with farmers and experts around the world.” Yes, it’s a little long but it pretty much sums up what it’s all about.
Agromek In Denmark Next Month
There are farmshows all over the world. Here’s an interesting one. Want to sponsor me to go blog it? I’m game if you are. All it takes is a little financial support and daring to do something out of the ordinary.
Nebraska Farm Bureau Should Podcast
The Nebraska Farm Bureau is about to kick off its annual convention in Kearney. I bring this up because we have such good friends there and I don’t get a chance to write about state groups as often as I’d like. However, I want to use NEFB as an example of a group that I recommend start podcasting.
Honey, I Grew Up On A Farm
Just in time for the Christmas season is another gift idea with a farm theme. This time it’s a children’s book, “I Grew Up On A Farm.” The book is written by Alan Lewis.
Ag Lobbyists See Power of Blogging
Okay these guys got my attention. Yes they have specific agricultural experience but hey, they blog! They’re Cansler, Venosdel & Associates.
Top Ten New Products At World Ag Expo
Most trade shows or farm shows are meant to showcase “what’s new.” I’m on the committee for a trade show and this has come up often in our discussions. That’s why I think it’s interesting that World Ag Expo has for the second year picked the top new products that will be displayed at the show. How’d you like to be on the judging for that?
Farm Credit of Missouri Re-Branding With Osborn & Barr
Farm Credit Services of Missouri has named Osborn & Barr agency of record to re-brand the organization.