We know many of you are very involved in the use of social media. But apparently a big portion of our audience isn’t convinced. Are they right? Here’s what our latest ZimmPoll found out. A whopping majority of 61% chose Less than average in answer to the question, “How do farmers compare in social media use?” That’s followed by 27% … Read More
Higher Food Prices Caused By Combo Of Factors
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What causes higher food prices?” Most people responding seem to believe it’s a combination of factors – 47%. That’s followed by higher gas/energy costs at 23%, speculators at 18%, ethanol at 9% and weather at 3%. I wonder how the response would compare to an audience for a general news website like Fox or … Read More
Farmers Can Deal With Image Challenges
Our last ZimmPoll asked the question, ” How should farmers respond to critical documentaries such as Food Inc.?” It’s not an easy question to answer really. Here’s what our poll results show. 45% said to Let their own actions shape their reputation, 43% said Promote ag through social media, 8% said Be informed but don’t initiate discussion and 3% said … Read More
Enter Precision Laboratories Mix Tank App iPod touch Giveaway
How would you like a chance to win one of the coolest apps on your very own iPod? All you have to do is enter the Precision Laboratories Mix Tank App iPod touch Giveaway Contest (entry form). The contest kicks off today and will end on midnight May 9 with the winner being announced May 10th on AgWired and Precision.AgWired.com. … Read More
Planting On The Minds of Growers
During the recent Commodity Classic which was held in Tampa, FL, I spoke with Ryan Molitor, Raven Industries. Ryan is actually in the background of this photo of their booth. He and I seem to run into each other at shows all over the country and at all times of the year. So I asked him what’s different about this … Read More
Secretary Vilsack Receives Mixed Mid Term Grades
What grade did you give U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack for his mid-term? I think the results of our last ZimmPoll show how difficult it is to please everyone. We asked the question, “What mid-term grade would you give Ag Sec. Vilsack?” The votes for an A and an F were the highest and equal. 24% give him an … Read More
Japan Disaster May Benefit U.S. Exports
The earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan has repercussions in a variety of industries. Agriculture is no exception. Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How will Japan disaster affect US exports?” 61% said it will increase exports while 23% said decrease and 17% said no impact. So how has this disaster affected agriculture in Japan? You can learn more in … Read More
Are You Ready To Plant?
The latest ZimmPoll results are in. So your answer to the question, “When will planting season start this year?” is as follows: 37 percent say later than average, 36 percent say at the five year average (late March) and 27 percent say sooner than average. I’m guessing that some of those “sooner” folks are already out in the field! Our … Read More
Facebook Leads The Pack
It looks like Facebook is the big dog in the social media world according to you. Our last ZimmPoll asked the question, “Which social network do you use the most.” A majority say Facebook, 64%, followed by Twitter, 16%, YouTube, 8%, Linkedin, 5%, Other, 5%, Classmates.com, 1%, Flickr, !% and MySpace, 0%. I can’t remember when I’ve checked my MySpace … Read More
Your Phone Helps With Tank Mix Courtesy Precision Laboratories
Need help mixing crop protection products? There’s an app for that from Precision Laboratories. You can also find a series of videos on water quality and compatibility in their YouTube Channel. The new Mix Tank app is designed to support retailers, crop specialists, researchers and growers in providing accurate and efficient tank mix sequences that will enhance profitability and ease. … Read More