I know that some of you agribloggers are using WordPress, our software of choice. If you’d like to see how to use it then you might want to head on over to YouTube to see some tutorials (or you can have the ZimmComm consultants training session). A new version of the best blogging software is due out next month and …
Soybean Sky
I’m trying out a new Casio Exilim EX-Z100 camera and used it while biking on the Katy Trail today. I’m still trying to decide if I want to replace my Exilim EX-S770 which I’m planning to give to my parents when I present them with a new Gateway PC we bought them. The Z100 records video in a more YouTube …
Manitoba Ban on Swine Expansion Expected to Discourage Environmentally Friendly Farming
Harry Siemens – The Manitoba Chamber of Commerce warns the province’s proposed ban on swine industry development in eastern Manitoba will discourage the adoption of new technologies designed to make hog farming more environmentally friendly. Bill 17, the Manitoba Environment Amendment Act, which bans swine barn construction or expansion in most of eastern Manitoba, passed the Manitoba Legislature on Wednesday, September …
Technorati Releasing Annual State of Blogosphere
Technorati, the blog indexing authority, is releasing its annual “State of the Blogosphere” in 5 installments. The first one is out and it’s got lots of interesting information, focusing on who is blogging. Bloggers Self-Identified as Personal, Professional, or Corporate Bloggers are not a homogenous group. One way of segmenting bloggers is by their blog type: * Personal: blog about …
Zimfo Bytes
The National Farmers Union has recognized House Committee on Small Business Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez for her leadership on rural small business issues and renewable energy development. She was presented with their 2008 Golden Triangle Award, the highest honor bestowed by this national organization. Chairwoman Velázquez has been honored twice with this distinction awarded annually in recognition of efforts to …
AgNite Was Incredible
AgNite was really an incredible event on several levels. The participation on the part of the agricultural community was impressive with over 50 companies and organizations involved. The Minnesota Agri-Growth Council staff was awesome. From 3pm to 3am it was non-stop activity, with people like Cindy and me needing assistance. The staff smiled throughout it all. There’s too many people …
AgNite Photo Album
Preparations are nearing completion here at AgNite at The Depot. This is going to be a fabulous celebration here tonight as agriculture is put on display for thousands of people attending the RNC. Cindy and I are getting ready to do some interviews with AgNite sponsors which we hope to post later this evening. We’ve got a photo album started …
AgNite Blog Goes Live
Besides finding coverage of AgNite, “A Celebration of America’s Food and Agriculture Industry,” here on AgWired you’ll also find lots of content being posted onto the AgNite Blog. This is why Cindy decided to come with me. We’re expecting an intensive evening of activity and we’re going to be cross-posting on multiple blog sites. We’re going to be looking for …
Second Harvest Heartland Feeding America
Hello from Minneapolis, MN, the site of this evening’s, AgNite celebration. That event kicks off at 8pm but Cindy and I will be busy before then. This morning we’ll be attending a food box packing event at Second Harvest Heartland. This is the regional organization that’s part of the Feeding America network. Feeding America is the new name for what …
Cavena Nuda Oats yields well for New Bothwell Producer
Harry Siemens – Uli Gehrer is one of a small group of producers who has invested time and money in diversifying into raising a new naked oats variety called Cavena Nuda on his farm near New Bothwell. While these growers had enough seed to plant nearly 1,500 acres, Gehrer has 460 acres on his farm while the total amount is …