I really think that what the folks at Merial are doing with DNA through their Igenity division is fascinating. But, it’s so complex and “technical” I don’t even know how to write about it. So this announcement about their deal with GeneSeek is going to have to speak for itself.
Learn From Users On LawnCafe
This is sort of related to agriculture. Have you ever wanted to start your own lawn care business? It’s how I made money in high school. I think I mowed about a gazillion yards. I think I wore out 3 or 4 lawn mowers in the process. This is actually about really making a business out of it and LawnCafe is a website that’s all user forum baby.
A Quick Lesson On Quickfarm
If you’re considering ZimmComm’s AgNewsWire.AgWired.com service you may be wondering about what we call the Quickfarm network. In fact, you may wonder just what Quickfarm is.
New Finance Man For D&PL
There’s a new Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary at D&PL. That’s a lot of titles for one person and Kenneth Avery is just getting started. He’s been on the team of the audit firm that has conducted D&PL audits though so he at least has a very high level of familiarity with the company. He’ll be responsible for accounting and finance and will report to Tom Jagodinski, D&PL President and CEO.
Quickfarm On Display In St. Louis
You know that we’ve teamed up with Quickfarm as a distribution point for AgNewsWire.AgWired.com. Now you can see who they are. I caught up to them earlier this week at the National Grain & Feed Association’s meeting and trade show in St. Louis.
Janice Dahl Starting Anchor Management Group
I just heard from Janice Dahl who’s on a little R&R before starting a new venture. Janice has been the executive director for the United Soybean Board for the last 8 years. Here’s what she wrote:
Massey Ferguson 5400SA Series Announced
In a first for our new AgNewsWire.AgWired.com service, Massey Ferguson announced their new 5400SA series of specialty tractors. As their release says, “Massey Ferguson’s new 5400SA tractors feature special cab styling for better maneuvering through mature fruit orchards, plus an advanced air filtration and pressurized cab air system that keeps interior air clean for the operator. “
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.
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.
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.