I would be smiling too if the governor just handed me the keys to a new Chevy Tahoe.
An Ethanol Plant And An Ethanol Standard
It was a big day for the ethanol industry in Missouri. We had the governor, some congressmen, various ethanol industry leaders and a couple thousand people. This was Malta Bend, MO!
More On The Podcasting Wave
This image is normally used in our posts when we’re alerting you to the latest ZimmCast. This time though I just wanted to bring your attention to podcasting again and a good recent article in BusinessWeek Online.
New Ethanol Plant Grand Opening
Tomorrow will be grand opening day for Mid Missouri Energy, Missouri’s newest ethanol plant. All the dignitaries will be there (and me). We’ll have governor Blunt, Ag Director Ferrell and many more.
BASF Headline – Rust Beware
There’s a new weapon in the producer arsenal to take on soybean rust. This one’s from BASF and you can find out more at their rust website.
Missouri Educational Farm Gets Boost From Pioneer
The Thomas Jefferson Institute’s Educational Farm will be receiving a big gift from Pioneer Hi-Bred. It’s just up the road from yours truly. I hope to visit when it opens (or before) and bring you some pictures. Read on, visit their website and learn more.
Valley Announces New Spider Dual Drive
You know if I was having problems with my rut challenged soil and wondering what to do about it I’d call Valley!
Monsanto Gives Rootworm Advice
Monsanto is encouraging growers to keep an eye out for some pesky critters that can damage their corn. You can read about it and listen to what they have to say in their latest Talking News Release.
Global Animal Management Sends Talking News Release
ZimmComm’s newest Talking News Release client is Global Animal Management (Schering-Plough) and their agency, Morgan & Myers. Here’s the latest news on a proposed mandatory animal ID system.
Mid Missouri Energy Grand Opening Subject of CornTalk
In 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.