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.
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:
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.
The Beltwide Has Concluded
The Beltwide Cotton Conference has been going on all week in San Antonio. The Conference is all about improving and enhancing cotton production, but some policy issues always come up – especially when trade is such a vital part of the US cotton industry.
Show Me Shape Up Challenge
The Missouri Beef Industry Council’s weekly MBIC Report this week is with Consumer Information Director Alane Lidolf who talks about the upcoming Show-Me Shape Up Program. MBIC is helping to sponsor the shape up program which begins next week. People can sign up for the challenge at http://www.smsg.org/showmeshapeup/.
Veal A Featured Holiday Recipe
The 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.”
New Board Members Pop Up
Yes, 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.
You Must Learn About Rust
You can find out all the latest about soybean rust at a series of seminars that kick off Thursday in St. Louis. The American Soybean Association is offering these programs. There’s several to choose from. They’re free to ASA members.
A Pre-NCBA Convention Discussion
It’s a new year on AgWired and our first ZimmCast of the year is with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association president-elect, Mike John. Mike talks about the issues that will be discussed at the upcoming Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in Denver. He encourages cattlemen to become members and get involved in the process.
Cool Extras At The ASI Convention
No, it’s not a story about hot air balloon riding per se. But hot air balloon riding is what you can do if you go to the American Sheep Industry Association convention in Mesa, AZ. Here’s how they describe it: