Just last Friday I asked Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns, what he thinks about farmers using computers and the internet and he responded with a personal anecdote. When I got back to the office I had a news release from USDA in my inbox announcing some more money provide for “BROADBAND “COMMUNITY CONNECT” GRANTS.”
Sec. Johanns on Farmer Internet Use
I didn’t get to do a one-on-one interview with Secretary Johanns after his speech here in St. Louis today. There were a number of local media here as you can see. So we just did a joint q&a session.
Socialize With Other Horse Lovers
A social network for horse lovers? That’s right. I got an email from Helene Young seeking some input on what’s she’s doing with this new website.
Web Access To LikeKnowledge
FFA just unveiled the website for it’s LifeKnowledge program. Remember that their annual convention is coming up October 25-28 in Indianapolis.
A Supreme Berkshire Product Website
Berk Supreme of California, MO has a new website to advertise their Berkshire Pork products.
Testing Mobile Broadband
I’m in the St. Louis airport on my way to Raleigh, NC and got to test my new Sprint Mobile Broadband card in my computer. According to the test I got 768K download speed and 100k upload speed. Not bad and much better than dialup!
Farmers Supply Now Online
Farmers Supply company just announced a new website. You’ll find an online store of all things John Deere. You had better like music with your web pages too since you’ll get a lot of it each time you click on a different page or visit the homepage.
Mobile Broadband
You might think that with only this one post today that it’s a kind of lazy day in Holts Summit. I wish. For the RW, it’s time to mow the yard, weed and trim, run errands, get in a proper workout, help with house cleaning and cook supper. While supper is cooking I am taking the time to do a little bit of computer work.
Wireless Rest Areas
I know it’s not new or exclusive but I couldn’t help but noticing how the rest areas in Iowa now offer wireless internet access.
PictureCloud Creates A 360 Degree View
Here’s an interesting idea called PictureCloud. It looks like a great way to showcase things like livestock, equipment, plants or just about anything. I’m going to remember this the next time I’m next to Jeff Simmon’s #17 Ethanol Car.