Touring Conservation In Action

Chuck Zimmerman

I am going to find out how agriculture protects water quality and improves soil health at this year’s Conservation Technology Information Center, Conservation In Action Tour. The tour will take place in the Virginia/Maryland area and looks like it is at capacity. Yesterday was the last day to get registered but you can probably still get in if you call …

Ag Groups, Conservation, CTIC, Sustainability

E-85 Fuelfinder App From Renewable Fuels Association

Chuck Zimmerman

The Renewable Fuels Association just announced a new iPhone app – E-85 Fuelfinder (opens iTunes) to help flex-fuel drivers access the latest, most accurately geo-coded E85 stations throughout the United States. Can you say, E85 fuel? There’s an app for that! Hurry to get yours since it won’t be free for long. This application will also work on the iTouch …

Ag Groups, Ethanol, RFA, Technology

Missouri Beef Industry Council Board Meets

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s hard to believe that we’ve been doing work for the Missouri Beef Industry Council for over 6 years. MBIC was the first ZimmComm client and we’re proud to still be working with them and can’t say how much we appreciate their confidence and support. Today the MBIC was doing what all state Checkoff organizations are doing and that’s working …

Ag Groups, Beef

Corn Congressmen

Chuck Zimmerman

Corn growers are in Washington, DC taking care of business. It’s the semi-annual Corn Congress. Corn farmers from across the country will gather in Washington the week of July 12 for a series of team and committee meetings, Capitol Hill visits with lawmakers and the semi-annual Corn Congress, where grower-leaders from 28 states will elect four new members of the …

Ag Groups, Corn, NCGA

Welcome To Beltway Beef

Chuck Zimmerman

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has just started its first official blog, Beltway Beef. Here’s the first post from blogger Mike Deering. It is a pleasure to welcome you to the the first-ever blog of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. We are excited to engage in this new initiative and sincerely hope you are just as thrilled to have this …

Ag Groups, Beef, NCBA

Missourians For Animal Care Continues HSUS Battle

Chuck Zimmerman

Missourians For Animal Care continue to fight the HSUS battle by releasing another video to help create public awareness. Our mission is to promote and protect Missouri’s vibrant and diverse agriculture, which includes livestock and domesticated animals. Like ’em on Facebook. A ballot initiative is currently underway in the state of Missouri. This ballot initiative is called “The Puppy Mill …

Ag Groups, Animal Activists

Wisconsin Cheese Cupid

Chuck Zimmerman

Do you love cheese? Love wine? Want to know which ones go with which? There’s an app for that and it’s called Wisconsin Cheese Cupid. Get the app here. What cheese goes with your wine? What beer goes with your cheese? These questions can finally be answered with Wisconsin Cheese Cupid. With this handy dandy iPhone and iPod Touch application, …

Ag Groups, Dairy

Iowa Corn Growers Tour Indy Garages

Chuck Zimmerman

One of the cool things to do at an Indy race is tour the garages where the technicians work on the engines in preparation of race day. The Iowa Corn Growers conducted multiple tours of the garages during race weekend for the Iowa Corn Indy 250. I followed one group and interviewed several grower participants. First up was Tim Recker, …

Ag Groups, Audio, Corn, Ethanol, Indy Racing

Iowa Corn President Had Exciting Father’s Day

Chuck Zimmerman

The President of the Iowa Corn Growers Association is Don Elsbernd, pictured on the right, presenting the trophy for the Iowa Corn Indy 250 to Tony Kanaan. He had a big day on Father’s Day when he got to start the race by waving the green flag and saying the most famous words in motor racing. That’s when the adrenalin …

Ag Groups, Audio, Corn, Indy Racing

Tony Kanaan Wins Iowa Corn Indy 250

Chuck Zimmerman

Iowa corn growers are big winners again on race day in Newton, IA. Actually the winner of the Iowa Corn Indy 250 is Tony Kanaan, #11 the 7-11 Car. He lifted the big gas pump trophy in joy since he’s had some tough luck here on this track in the past. The Iowa Corn Growers and Pioneer Hi-Bred have got …

Ag Groups, Corn, Indy Racing