Mid Missouri Energy Grand Opening Subject of CornTalk

Chuck Zimmerman

Missouri Corn Growers AssociationIn this week’s CornTalk, I interview Ryland Utlaut, President of Mid Missouri Energy. Ryland discusses the ethanol plant’s grand opening which is scheduled for Friday, June 3. He also talks about the event and how important the facility –and ethanol – is for the state of Missouri.

Ag Groups, Agribusiness, Audio, Podcasts

Garst Supports FFA Collegiate Program

Chuck Zimmerman

We certainly like hearing about companies that support our youth, especially for college. Maybe that’s because I’ve got 2 of my own at that age. It certainly isn’t getting any less expensive. A local newspaper editorial cartoon today showed a graduate getting their diploma while the parent behind them was handed a bill. I didn’t think it was funny. At least Garst is helping out!

Agribusiness

The Bike Belongs To Mike

Chuck Zimmerman

Congratulations to Donna Taylor with Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica for correctly indentifying the owner of the motorcycle that was parked in front of the BCS Communications office during their open house last week. Donna knew it belonged to:

Agribusiness

World Ag Forum Seeks Key To Peace, Security and Growth

Chuck Zimmerman

The World Agricultural Forum gets started today in St. Louis but I’m going to miss it this year. I’ll try to have some images and information sent to me so I can update you on what the discussions are like. The theme this year is “The Key to Peace, Security and Growth: Local, Regional AND Global Agri-Food Systems.”

Ag Groups, Agribusiness

Merial Begins SHARE e-Newsletter

Chuck Zimmerman

I just received my first issue of SHARE, Merial’s new e-newsletter. That stands for Strategic Husbandry and Research Education. It’s a nice clean design with several articles, some interesting facts and an “Ask Dr. Hawkins” section. Just about the right length I think.

Agribusiness

Equipment Options Offered By MachineryLink

Chuck Zimmerman

MachineryLink is one of our Talking News Release customers and with the wheat harvest upon us shortly they thought it was a good time to send a targeted message (with audio of course) to the Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas area. You can download the full release at: MachinerlyLink Release

Agribusiness, Audio