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Hello ZimmComm Fans:
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, "Do you think cellulosic ethanol can be commercialized?" Our poll results: Almost There 33%
It Already Is 26%
Could Be Someday 25%
Just A Fantasy 11%
No Clue 3%
Other 2%
According to our latest ZimmPoll results, most people believe that cellulosic ethanol, which can be made from agricultural waste or non-food crops, is already or soon to be commercialized. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, "What is the biggest growth area for ag jobs?" The agriculture industry continues to grow creating thousands of new jobs. Which ag area do you feel supplies the most jobs? Let us know.
Here are some interview from this week you might have missed:
Tim Thompson, FMC, Anthem "Stand and be Heard" Singing Contest
Markus Rediger, IFAJ president, The International Side of AMS
Now for some news from the ZimmComm News Network: |
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 AgWired
50 Years of Federation of State Beef CouncilsThis is the 50 year celebration of the Federation of State Beef Councils. No one has more knowledge of the history of the Beef Checkoff and the evolution of the industry groups than John Huston. John gave us a look back over the years at the people involved in the start of the first agricultural industry checkoff which was 5 cents per load of cattle (25 head) matched by packers way back when to today. MOREPodcast
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Winging It at Ag Media Summit |
Why Ag is a Noble Profession
The agriculture industry would probably agree that they are a noble profession. But many on the outside don't see it that way, especially students getting ready to emerge from college and have started their job search. Yet according to Dr. Scott Vernon, a professor in the Agricultural Education and Communication Department at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo, California, the image of agriculture held by outsiders must change if the shortage of skilled candidates is going to be reversed. MOREPodcast
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 Domestic Fuel Legends Ride Features Ethanol
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is in full swing and one of the highlights of the event is the 2013 Legends Ride. It began yesterday in Deadwood, South Dakota and ended at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground where the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) is a sponsor. This is the site where RFA will also be pumping free 93 octane E10 today and tomorrow for riders. MOREPodcast
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The Pursuit of Greener Methanol
A Lehigh University Research team is working to create a new method of producing renewable fuel. Supported by a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation, using only carbon dioxide, sunlight and water, the team is attempting to perfect a low-cost, environmentally friendly process that could enable the production of methanol-which can be used as fuel for cars, heating appliances, electricity generation and more-at commercial scale. MORE
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Precision Pays
Now here is a new toy for all those commercial hay operations, straw contractors and owner-operators shipping world-wide. MOREPodcast
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Center-Pivot Discbine Mower-Conditioners
One of the six checkpoints we traveled through during New Holland Agriculture's First in the Field Media Event was on their new discbines. New Holland has taken discbines to a whole new level with even more durability and functionality with their two new center-pivot models. Discbine 313 and 316 are designed for cleaner cutting, more efficient crop flow and smoother, more effective conditioning. MORE Podcast |
Trimble Introduces New Agriculture App
Trimble announced the Connected Farm Fleet app built to serve managers and technicians by enabling them to access their fleet information from any location. Using smartphones and tablets, the app enables the fleet management portion of Trimble's industry-leading Connected Farm Web solution to go mobile. With the app, managers can track the location of vehicles, receive geo-fence and curfew alerts, analyze vehicle status, and view historical positions. MORE
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Schmitt Crowned Iowa Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Mariah Schmitt, the newly crowned Iowa Dairy Princess! MORE
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"The Rock" Stars in Latest Milk Mustache Ad
Actor, producer, athlete and author Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson knows the importance of protein to fuel his days - juggling work, family time and fitness. With no time to slow down, he starts each morning with milk to help power his potential and set the stage for whatever the world may throw his way. MORE
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DBA Plans Green Bay Packer Tailgate Party
Packer fans will soon brush off their green and gold for the Dairy Business Association's 13th Annual Green Bay Packer Tailgate Party. The Packers will take on the Seattle Seahawks in an exciting pre-season game on Friday, August 23rd at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. MORE
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