Garst BYG Winners

Chuck Zimmerman

Here’s putting your promotional money where your research mouth is. If you’re going to promote products that help in the production of ethanol, or biofuels in general, then what better way to promote it than by using the end result – the fuel. That’s what Garst did. . . . the company is driving support for biofuels by giving the …

Agribusiness, Ethanol, Seed

Eye on Biodiesel Award – Gene Hemphill

Chuck Zimmerman

Each year the National Biodiesel Board bestows the “Eye on Biodiesel” awards, designed to recognize individuals and groups who have advanced the board’s mission of public education and industry growth. The awards were presented by NBB Chairman Darryl Brinkmann (left) and NBB CEO Joe Jobe (right). Michael Peterson is pictured in the hat. Award for: Innovation – Gene Hemphill/New Holland …

Agribusiness, Audio, Tractor

Gary Schulz Is All WET

Chuck Zimmerman

It looks like Gary Schulz is keeping busy these days after so many years with World Ag Expo. I just hope he can stay dry. Central Valley Business Incubator CEO Craig Scharton has announced the hiring of Gary Schulz as Program Director for the new Claude Laval Water and Energy Technology (WET) Incubator program located on the campus of California …

Agribusiness

IRON Solutions Has Canadian Agreement

Chuck Zimmerman

It looks like IRON Solutions is making inroads in Canada. IRON Solutions, LLC, Wheel & Deal and The Big Dealer have signed an agreement to work together to bring one-step marketing solutions to Western Canadian equipment dealers. This new partnership takes the next step in used equipment marketing, which is the combination of software systems, internet technology, and print media. …

Agribusiness

AdFarm Named AOR for Destron Fearing

Chuck Zimmerman

Adfarm has been named agency of record for Destron Fearing which means they’ll be charged with executing all aspects of the Destron Fearing marketing communications plan. “We are excited about the opportunity to work with the AdFarm team on our marketing communications program,” said Rae Powell, Destron Fearing vice president of sales and marketing. “We felt AdFarm was the best …

Agencies, Agribusiness

40 iPods in 40 Hours

Chuck Zimmerman

The most interesting direct mail piece I’ve received for the upcoming Cattle Industry Convention Trade Show comes from Elanco Animal Health. It’s 40 iPods in 40 Hours. You have to go to their booth to register for one of 40 iPod Nanos they’ll be giving away from their booth (#761). You’ve got to love a company that’s so committed to …

Agribusiness, Cattle Industry Conference, Podcasts

Holy Flaming Sanitizer Batman

Chuck Zimmerman

When you want to sanitize your poultry house there’s nothing quite like using a blow torch to get the job done. That’s basically what Flame Engineering’s Red Dragon Poultry House Sanitizer does using propane. It’s pulled through the house by tractor and was developed with the assistance of the Propane Research & Education Council. In fact, the company is partnering …

Agribusiness, Farm Shows, Poultry, Video

Poultry Expo Podcasting

Chuck Zimmerman

I haven’t seen any of the regulars that you normally see at a farm show, especially one of this size. However the new media reporters are on hand. Besides myself there’s Ned Arthur, Truffle Media Networks, who’s here doing work for not only his PoultryCast but other “animal casts” as well. Ned is set up in the Elanco Animal health …

Agribusiness, Farm Shows, Podcasts, Poultry