The ZimmComm Team was hard at work during the 70th National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention. The all girl troop was comprised of our intern Kristyn Stidham, Jamie Johansen, me and Leah Guffey. We adopted the method of ‘divide and conquer’ for this year’s Trade Talk and have many great post that you can look forward to checking out in … Read More
World Food Prize Laureates
Three biotechnology scientists were honored at the World Food Prize in a ceremony in Des Moines last week, but before that, they met the press and answered some tough questions about the technology they have dedicated their lives to developing. The 2013 World Food Prize Laureates are Monsanto Chief Technology Officer Dr. Robert Fraley, Marc Van Montagu of the Institute … Read More
What is Conservation Agriculture Worth?
The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Dialogues are right around the corner. The panel discussion will focus on the economic and ecological benefits of agricultural conservation systems. Conservation tools, measurements for economic and ecological benefits, long-term economic returns and their effects on producers’ decision-making processes and conservation trends that will affect agriculture in the next five years are all topics … Read More
2013 ARA Conference
The 2013 ARA Conference will be held December 3-5 at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida. One of the features of this year’s conference is a breakout session dedicated to new technologies. The top two supplier nominees of the 2013 ARA/AgGateway Technology Contest will present cutting-edge technologies alongside a retailer customer who utilizes these technologies on the … Read More
The Next Generation of Farmers
Bayer CropScience talked the next generation of farmers during their ag media luncheon at the recent Farm Progress Show. Bayer is looking at the future face of agriculture from the industry, employee and farmer prospective. Vice President of Commercial Operations for Bayer CropScience, Inci Dannenberg, addressed the crowd and later spoke with Chuck about the importance of the next talent … Read More
Register for AgGateway Annual Conference
Registration is now open for AgGateway’s 2013 Annual Meeting and Conference, “Collaboration for eConnectivity – Ensuring Success for the Future”, to be held November 11-14 at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in St. Petersburg, Fla. AgGateway’s eighth annual conference is expected to draw record attendance again this year, as hundreds of business and IT professionals from across the … Read More
Corn Maturity Cancels Farm Progress Field Demos
A cool and wet spring that delayed planting, followed by a cool summer, has forced the Farm Progress Show to cancel the field demonstrations normally held during the show. But the 60th annual Farm Progress Show will go on as planned August 27-29 in Decatur, Illinois with still plenty to see and do for the record-breaking crowds anticipated. The exhibit … Read More
Time for John Deere Product Launch
John Deere is preparing for next season this week with the big product launch in Columbus, Ohio. “We’re launching a lot of our new products for 2014 at the Columbus Convention Center,” said Deere’s Barry Nelson. “We’re bringing in about 45 of the ag media … and the final wave of all the dealers that come in to learn about … Read More
Nation’s Largest Outdoor Farm Show Expands
The nation’s largest outdoor farm event, Farm Progress Show, has once again exceeded the initial projections for exhibit space. But don’t worry they are introducing an expanded show site for the event to be held in Decatur, IL. August 27-29. A new street has been added as well as an annex. “When the Farm Progress Show sites were built in … Read More
Where to Find Ag Leader This Summer
Are you interested in getting the latest information about precision ag equipment? If so, here are a few stops you might want to schedule this summer in order to talk with Ag Leader experts: • Wisconsin Farm Technology Days in Dallas, WI, July 9-11 • Wyffels Hybrids Corn Strategies in Oxford Junction, IA, July 10 • 3i Show in Dodge … Read More