New Holland provide one lucky Commodity Classic registrant a big prize again this year. All growers who completed the demographic information on their registration forms were automatically entered. The prize this year was a Rustler 120 utility vehicle! The winner is Brock Millan, Millan Farms, Mitchell, SD pictured in the seat of the vehicle along with Gene Hemphill, New Holland …
I Am Angus Makes Connections
Beginning this week we’ll be posting a regular video from the American Angus Association. This week we’re featuring the following video that is part of a show, I Am Angus. The show will air this coming Monday. Here’s more information on it. Monday evening’s “I Am Angus” episode — titled “Connections” — celebrates the relationship between America’s cattle ranchers and …
State of the Ethanol Industry Live
Good morning from Phoenix, AZ and the National Ethanol Conference. We’re going to stream the opening remarks and state of the industry speech for you starting at 8am MST. On the stage will be Renewable Fuels Association Chairman, Chuck Woodside and President/CEO Bob Dinneen. After their remarks I’ll post the audio and recorded video for you as soon as I …
Touring New Holland
I got a birds eye view of the New Holland exhibit at the National Farm Machinery Show. Mike Harvey and I did a video overview of what’s on display from the top of a New Holland CR9060 Combine! You can find all the technical specs for these combines here. The tour includes the new PowerStar tractors, hay and forage equipment, …
Championship Tractor Pull
It’s “like candy for pullers.” That’s the Championship Tractor Pull taking place after the National Farm Machinery Show closes for the day. I had to spend a little time seeing the big indoor show and have some photos uploaded for you. This invitation-only event stars the nation’s best drivers and their ground-pounding machines – Pro Stocks, Super Stocks, Modified, and …
Texas Corn Growers Stress Water Grows Jobs
No doubt that water use issues are among the biggest challenges facing agricultural producers nationwide, but particularly in states where water is at a premium. That’s why corn growers are getting more pro-active in states like Texas. The Texas Corn Producers rolled out a new public information campaign just this week, with the message that water conservation goals can be …
New Holland Construction Intros New Super Boom Skid Steers
The New Holland Construction new Super Boom skid steer loaders drew a lot of attention at the National Farm Machinery Show today. These 200 Series machines have been years in the making. I spoke with Dave December, Marketing Manager, New Holland Construction and Jorge De Hoyos, Global Product Marketing Manager to learn all about these new products. They sell skid …
Beltway Beef Improving Cattle Communications
This week’s ZimmCast is with our good friend Mike Deering, Communications Director for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. We spent most of last week with Mike at the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Denver, but he was too busy to do an interview there so I had to catch up with him over the phone after we …
Promoting Grain Bin Safety
Grain bin accidents and fatalities on the farm have been on the increase in recent years, but more attention to some simple safety rules could reverse that trend. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and the research and education arm of the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) recently unveiled a new video to promote awareness about grain bin safety …
Ag Leader Launches New SMS Mobile Package
It was a big day in Des Moines yesterday – a major snow storm blew in and thousands of farmers blew in with weather for the 56th Annual Iowa Power Farming Show. In tandem with the show, Ames, IA based Ag Leader Technology launched some new precision ag products and their team spent a very busy day demonstrating them for …