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NCBA Trade Show Dog Races

Chuck Zimmerman

When I first walked in to the NCBA Trade Show this evening I thought I heard dogs barking. They were. They turned out to be Jack Russell Terriers racing in the back of the trade show area. So it was an iPhone YouTube moment. Cattle Industry Convention Photo Album AgWired coverage of the Cattle Industry Convention is sponsored by:

Cattle Industry Conference, Video

Meet Wally at Novus International Booth

Chuck Zimmerman

We’re going to get to know the Novus beef team even more tomorrow when they make some major announcements. They’re also sponsoring AgWired coverage of the Cattle Industry Convention. At the opening of the NCBA Trade Show I stopped by their booth and spoke with Stephanie Gable. Stephanie also introduced me to Wally, the mechanical steer that you can see …

Agribusiness, Animal Health, Audio, Cattle Industry Conference, Novus International, Video

Want Yield Increases? Then You Need Healthier Roots.

Joanna Schroeder

There was an unintended theme during the Ag Associates Conference in Houston today–root health.  I heard from several researchers, consultants and growers from all over the world that most farmers concentrate on plant health above the ground but don’t spend enough time learning about the plant under the ground. For StollerUSA, root health is one of their biggest areas of …

Agribusiness, Video

Lynn Balinas Celebrates B-Day at Ag Associates Conference

Joanna Schroeder

We’re having a great time here in Houston at the Ag Associates Conference. So much so that it was hard to get everyone to take a break and have lunch! Last night, Lynn Balinas, the President of the Hondo Group, celebrated his birthday with the entire StollerUSA team. His team Patricia Lawson and Brenda Gilbertson, the PR gurus who are …

Agribusiness, Video

Sparkle Pig

Chuck Zimmerman

Just in case I didn’t mention it. I want to be like Russell Graves when I grow up. Here’s a short video he just released about a little girl and her show pig. I think you should let others see it. It’s the kind of thing we need more of out there in the web. It kind of made my …

Pork, Video

AG CONNECT EXPO Kicks off with a Bang

Joanna Schroeder

Several thousand people convened in Orlando, Florida this week for the inaugural AG CONNECT Expo. The show kicked off for the general public this morning and so far attendees and exhibitors alike have been impressed. The AG CONNECT Expo is unique compared to other ag shows in the states in that it is one of the first attempts to bring …

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Opening Day at AG CONNECT Expo

Chuck Zimmerman

I promised you another video clip from when AG CONNECT Expo was officially open and here it is. The show is in full swing now and you will begin to see stories posted here as we interview attendees and exhibitors. Joanna Schroeder has joined me here in Orlando and is out on the show floor now. Between us we’ll do …

Video

AEM Vice President Speaks To Ag Engineers

Chuck Zimmerman

The VP of Statistics, Technical and Safety Services for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is Darrin Drollinger. He addressed the Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) which is conducted by the American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers (ASABE) being held in conjunction with AG CONNECT Expo. In his comments he talks about AEM and their new show. AETC Luncheon …

AEM, Video