Happy Holidays From CattleNetwork

Chuck Zimmerman

drovers-holidayHappy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year from Drovers CattleNetwork, the source for cattle news.

On behalf of you, our sponsors and the Kansas City Airport Hilton, more than $19,000 worth of food is being distributed to the Harvesters — The Community Food Network and City Union Mission to help those in need this holiday season.

Harvesters’ network of more than 550 nonprofit agencies feeds more than 60,000 people each week. Almost half of those receiving emergency food assistance from Harvesters are children.

Happy Holidays!

Your CattleNetwork Team

Media

Agrievolution 2010

Chuck Zimmerman

agrievolution-2010It seems like more and more meetings are being held in conjunction with the first ever AG CONNECT Expo. This invitation only event is called Agrievolution. The first one took place in Rome in 2008. Some portions of the program may become open to the public.

The Second World Summit on Agricultural Machinery will be hosted by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers on Monday & Tuesday, January 11 & 12, 2010 at the Waldorf Astoria, Orlando, Florida in conjunction with AG CONNECT Expo 2010. This second Summit will again identify challenges affecting the agriculture industry across the globe, and will provide a global platform from which to address issues impacting the industry. In addition to identifying crucial global agricultural and equipment manufacturing issues, the intent would be for the group to issue position statements and serve to coordinate collaborative efforts among the world regions for the betterment and advancement of the industry.

AEM

Fastline Top Ten Ag Twitter Users

Chuck Zimmerman

ag-twitter-users2You know social media has become part of the ag communications world when you start seeing top ten lists like this one from Fastline (Part 1 and Part 2). I’m honored to have been selected for it and congratulate all the folks listed. There are many, many people now using social media like Twitter and all the other channels to tell their story and that includes farmers who want the public to better understand them and their business.

Social media has really taken the world of agriculture by storm in 2009. The ag community on Twitter has blossomed substantially and there were some standouts that Fastline has named our Top 10 Ag Twitter Users of 2009.

There are so many people in agriculture that have gotten involved with Twitter and social media in 2009, it would have been impossible for us to list them all. However, each of you plays an important role in telling agriculture’s story and we appreciate all that everyone does. Keep up the great work and keep working hard for ag.

The list includes:

@mpaynknoper
@jplovescotton
@gilmerdairy
@raylindairy
@tykerman1
@troyhadrick
@agriblogger Yours Truly!
@farmerhaley
@jefffowle
@akleinschmidt

Media, Social Networking

Beach Sunset

Chuck Zimmerman

pcb-sunsetA beach sunset is one of the real pleasures of spending time on the Gulf coast of Florida. The weather here has improved tremendously since getting in last week. This pic is from last night. Hopefully we’ll have the same again today.

Now if the forecast for the midwest would just change it would be great. Let’s hope that freeze line stays way north of Missouri. I’d rather drive back into rain than ice and snow.

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GMO Detection With The Fluidigm System

Chuck Zimmerman

Although many old school environmentalists are now embracing genetically engineered crops, GMO’s continue to be a hot topic and one that impacts agribusiness, especially in the area of international trade. In this installment of our interviews with Fluidigm Corporation you’ll hear how their system can play a key role in assisting companies involved in biotechnology and therefore today’s farmers.

To learn about using the Fluidigm System for GMO detection I spoke with Ramesh Ramakrishna, Director of Molecular Biology. He makes a point that modifying plants and animals genetically is not something new. It has in fact been going on for centuries. However, today’s biotech processes speed things up significantly and it is very important to have measurement tools that provide quick, reliable results. That’s where tools like the Fluidigm System can have a very positive benefit since the system allows for faster measurements and at a significant reduction in cost.

You can watch or listen to my interview with Ramesh below:

Agribusiness, Audio, Biotech, Technology, Video

What’s New With Trimble and Pioneer

Chuck Zimmerman

ZimmCast 243In this holiday shortened week the ZimmCast will feature two interviews I conducted at the recent NAFB convention to find out what’s new in the world of agribusiness from Trimble and Pioneer Hi-Bred.

I interviewed George Huber, Trimble, who talks about virtual reference stations and “the connected farm.” He says this allows you to get data to and from your vehicle while it’s working in the field. I also interviewed Jeff Schussler, Pioneer Hi-Bred, who talks about the work the company is doing with drought tolerance in corn.

Thanks to AgWired Sponsor, Fluidigm, for their support of the ZimmCast.

You can listen to this week’s ZimmCast below.

The ZimmCast is the official weekly podcast of AgWired. Subscribe so you can listen when and where you want. Just go to our a Subscribe page.

Audio, Corn, NAFB, Pioneer, Precision Agriculture, ZimmCast

Zimfo Bytes

Melissa Sandfort

    Zimfo Bytes

  • Kleffmann Group has once again grown this year. In 2009, the group’s turnover will increase by 5.2% to $28.5 million despite the tough times the market research industry has encountered as a whole.
  • Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced an agreement with U.S. dairy producers to accelerate adoption of innovative manure to energy projects on American dairy farms.
  • The Appaloosa Horse Club is proud to announce the induction of five pillars of the Appaloosa community into the Hall of Fame.
  • Certified Angus Beef LLC, despite a challenging global economy in fiscal 2009, achieved record sales for the third consecutive year.
    Zimfo Bytes

    Seasons Greetings From NOLZ Limousin

    Amanda Nolz

    NOLZ-Logo In addition to being a blogger and speaker in the agriculture industry, I also raise cattle with my parents, Dave and Peggy Nolz and younger sisters, Courtney and Kaley. On behalf of my family, NOLZ Limousin of Mitchell, S.D., is wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous 2010.

    Of course, visitors are always welcome at our operation. We have purebred Limousin bulls and females for sale by private treaty. Also, we hope to see some of you at the 2010 Sioux Empire Red Carpet Show and Sale this January, where we will be selling two herd bull prospects.

    Thanks for your friendship and support. Merry Christmas from NOLZ Limousin!

    Beef