Interview With IL Corn

Chuck Zimmerman

IL Corn InterviewAgriculture is certainly playing a significant role here at BIO 2006 this year. You can even find a farm broadcaster hard at work like Tricia Braid Terry, WMBD, seen here interviewing Illinois Corn Growers Association board member and farmer, Art Bunting (center).

Ag Groups, Audio, Corn

From Fuel To Fashion

Chuck Zimmerman

BIO Fashion ShowThe media was treated to a nice brunch this morning on industrial biotechnology, from fuel to fashion. The fashion part comes in with the fashion show. We had models wearing clothing made from biobased products. Like the nice gown shown here.

Audio, Biotech

Question For Governor Blagojevich

Chuck Zimmerman

IL Gov Rod BlagojevichIt wasn’t real easy but I was able to ask llinois Governor, Rod Blagojevich, a quick question after he cut the ribbon prior to the trade show. I think it’s interesting how agriculture is being integrated into this year’s conference here in Illinois so I asked him about the importance of agriculture and especially renewable fuels to the state.

Audio

Have a Steak Sundae

Chuck Zimmerman

Steak SundaeI just had to post this because of the picture. We just sent out a Talking News Release for long time client, the Missouri Beef Industry Council on the steak sundae. It had me fooled when I first looked at it. I was wondering how beef would go with ice cream. But read on:

Audio, Beef, Food

ZimmCast Interview With Monsanto

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast63 - Interview With Mica DeLongThis week I’ve got an interview with Monsanto Public Affairs Manager, Mica DeLong. Mica and I talked about their Future Ag Journalist Fellowship and what they thought of having students blog the Commodity Classic on AgWired.

Audio, Commodity Classic, Podcasts, ZimmCast