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Hello ZimmComm Fans:
Hope you've had a fantastic week. It's been a busy one for the ZimmComm team. Chuck attended the 2013 National Agvocacy 2.0 Conference in Charlotte, NC. This is conducted by the AgChat Foundation where he has served on the board since it was founded. But he has stepped down to let another passionate agvocate carry on. ZimmComm will continue to promote and support the AgChat Foundation any way it can.
Cindy attended this week's John Deere product introduction in Columbus, OH and captured lots of photos of the new equipment as well as some video so you can see it in action. Next week you'll find us in Decatur, IL for the Farm Progress Show and we'll have our biggest team ever on the ground bringing you all the sights and sounds.
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, "How important are biotechnology and antibiotics for food production?"Our poll results: · Critical 65% · Important but not vital 16% · We can do without 16% · Not important at all 0% · Other 3% It looks like even with all the negative comments from anti-agriculture groups, the majority still think these technologies are integral to our modern food production systems. Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question "What is your opinion on farm info graphics?" Do they confuse you? Do you love them? Let us know!
Here are some interviews from this week you might have missed:
Now for some news from the ZimmComm News Network: |
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Pork Summer Advertising SuccessThe National Pork Board has just recently concluded a summer domestic marketing advertising campaign and the results seem to be very successful when looking at supplies and demand. MOREZimmCast
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John Deere Virtual Tractor Intro
John Deere did a Virtual Reality introduction of its new 8R tractor for the media here in Columbus, Ohio and it was pretty much the coolest live special effects I've ever seen. The screen was a tractor and the video was projected on and around it to give the 3D effect. It was awesome. That is a virtual tractor here in the photo. MORE
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 Domestic Fuel DF Cast: Agencies Work Together on Biofuels Targets
On August 6, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final rule for the 2013 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) based on analysis provided by, the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which revised downward its cellulosic biofuel forecast for 2013 to 4 million gallons (or 6 million ethanol-equivalent gallons) target for cellulosic biofuels use in 2013, less than half what was proposed just six months ago... and well below the 1 billion gallon target specified in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. MOREDFCast
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NextFuels Producting Biofuels from Palm Residue
NextFuels has unveiled its strategy for economically producing transportation and industrial fuels from wet, unprocessed agricultural waste. The underlying technology, which was developed by Shell Oil over several years, will allow NextFuels and its partners to produce bio-based petroleum at commercial scale for $75 to $85 a barrel out of wet biomass that has not been mechanically or thermally dried. The company will also provide palm plantation owners and others a way to transform the tons of residual plant matter generated by agricultural operations into a new, profitable second crop. MORE
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Haiti To Build BioEnergy Zones
Haiti-based Sonamar, S.A. and Bangalore-based VayuGrid have entered into a partnership to develop BioEnergy Zones across Haiti. These bioenergy pockets will produce renewable energy through elite biofuel trees developed by VayuGrid. The two companies believe the project will deliver social, environmental and economic benefit to the country. MORE
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Precision Pays
Catch Ag Leader at Farm Progress Show!
That's right - the Farm Progress Show is just four short days away - are you ready? Amidst the hustle and bustle of trying to fit it all in a day or two, be sure to catch up with Ag Leader Technology at Booth 518. MOREPodcast
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John Deere Updates 7R Tractors
They were just introduced in 2011, but John Deere found ways to give the popular 7R Series Tractors a makeover to bring on five new 7R models from 210 to 290 engine horsepower for 2014. MORE Podcast |
Corn Maturity Hampers Field Demonstrations
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. The 60th annual Farm Progress Show will take place Aug. 27, 28 and 29 in Decatur, Ill. MORE
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BIVI North Carolina Health Seminar
Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica (BIVI) held its annual North Carolina Health Seminar for swine producers in this important region August 16-18 at Wrightsville Beach. The event featured several speakers who addressed some of the significant issues addressed producers today. MOREPodcast
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John Deere New Product Intro
"Delivering Distinctive Value" was the theme for the 2014 John Deere product intro held this month in Columbus, Ohio. Ag media had the opportunity to see what's new for 2014 from John Deere in tractors, sprayers, combines, precision technology and more. MORE
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McWilliam New Princess Kay
Congratulations to MarJenna McWilliam the 60th Princess Kay of the Milky Way! The a 20-year-old from Winger, Minn. is the daughter of Bruce and LaVonne McWilliam and attends North Dakota State University, majoring in English education with a Norwegian language emphasis.
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DeLaval to Hose Longevity Conference
DeLaval will be hosting a conference on Dairy Cow Longevity, bringing together twelve of the leading dairy farming scientists and experts to discuss and elaborate on issues regarding cow comfort and best practices to increase lifetime productivity. MORE
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New Website Focuses on Cow Nutrition
Prince Agri Products, Inc. has launched a new website which focuses on the role of dairy cow nutrition and management in maintaining a healthy immune system and greater productivity. MORE
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