Great to see Andrew McCrea as the host of this new podcast. Farm Journal Foundation and Farm Journal Media are launching a new podcast about agriculture for listeners who want to know more about where their food, fiber, and fuel come from. Agriculture Crunch is a new short-form podcast featuring interesting stories and interviews from across the food and agriculture …
ZimmCast 763 – The Presidents of ACN & LPC
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this episode I’m going to talk with the new presidents of the AgComm Network and Livestock Publications Council. They took over those positions during the recent Ag Media Summit. I’m going to start with Joel Reichenberger, Senior Editor, DTN, Progressive Farmer, new president of ACN. Then you’ll hear from Anne Kimmey, Founder/CEO, Cultivate …
Agri-Pulse names Tammi Arender Anchor & Broadcaster
Agri-Pulse has named Tammi Arender Newsmakers anchor and broadcaster. Agri-Pulse is pleased to announce the appointment of Tammi Arender as Newsmakers anchor and broadcaster, effective Aug. 4. Arender will serve as anchor of the weekly Agri-Pulse Newsmakers program and lead Agri-Pulse’s video content strategy and reporting, including coverage from agricultural events across the country. A veteran broadcaster with more than …
2026 ACN PIF Fundraiser
It’s close to 2026 Agricultural Media Summit. And that means there are a variety of activities. Here’s one for the PIF fundraiser. Feeling lucky? Here’s your chance to win incredible prizes while supporting the Agricultural Communicators Network’s Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF)! Every ticket purchased helps fund PIF-supported programs that strengthen and advance agricultural communications. The drawing will be held during …
Ten for the Next Gen: IFAJ’s Young Leaders 2026
The IFAJ ten Young Leaders will participate in a unique ‘Boot Camp’, held prior to the annual IFAJ Congress – the organization’s flagship event. They’ll be the ones keeping information flowing to the world’s farmers well into the second half of the 21st century: the future of agricultural journalism is safe in the hands of this year’s IFAJ Young Leaders. …
Passing of Roddy Peeples
Roddy Peeples passed away on July 7, 2026. I took this photo of Roddy at the 2016 NAFB Convention. He was one of many farm broadcasters that I learned from during my career. Roddy was always happy to chat and provide ideas. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in …
Passing of Dan Crummett
Another good friend in agricultural marketing and communications, Dan Crummett, has passed. I did a post back in 2005 when he became president of the AAEA. In this picture he’s seen here presenting a recognition plaque to Susan Davis for her service as AAEA president. I can only say that I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Dan, especially when he had …
Ag Media Summit Photo Albums
How about a look at the past with two decades of Ag Media Summit photos! A real blast from the past. We get requests for pics of different people or they just want one but don’t know where to look. Flickr is the way. One of the features we like about Flickr is that we can take all the albums …
The Passing of Jim Stewart
From the KFYO website: The legendary Jim Stewart, former KFYO Ag Director and beloved voice in Texas radio, passed away yesterday, June 4, 2026. His family says that he was surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully at home. Stewart was a voice for West Texas agriculture and joined KFYO as Farm Director in 1981. This began a remarkable run …
Safeguard the Human Person in Time of AI
Before you make a judgement of this document I recommend you read it. What is it? Just published, it is The Encyclical Letter Magnifica Humanitas ENCYCLICAL LETTER of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV On Safeguarding The Human Person In The Time of Artificial Intelligence. I’ve talked with quite a few people about AI and all the agents that can come …