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The ZimmComm Team has been international again. Cindy just returned from Germany with our friends at BASF Crop Protection. You can find her stories and photos on AgWired and links to all posts on AgNewsWire. Chuck is attending the Canadian Farm Writers' Federation Conference in Harrison Hot Springs, BC courtesy of Case IH. You can also find his coverage on AgWired. It's a busy time as the fall season gets into full gear.
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, "What is your favorite rodeo event?" It looks like the majority of you are most entertained by the bull riding. Maybe it has just that extra thrill to see a cowboy ride such a huge animal!
Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, "Is there a difference between animal welfare and animal rights?" Which term is the best to use do you think? Or do they mean the same thing? Let us know!
Here are some audio links from this week you might have missed:
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 AgWired
FieldSync Your DataHello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this week's program we're going to learn about FieldSync from Jen Cochran. We visited yesterday to talk about their mobile, cloud-based, technology and applications for agriculture. MOREZimmCast
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Support Young Agrarians
Here's a group that you need to put on your radar. The Young Agrarians. I think you'll hear more from them from my visit to Canada this week. MOREPodcast
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Visit to a German Vineyard
As everyone in the United States was waking this morning to a political battle and a government shutdown, a few lucky U.S. agricultural journalists were enjoying a day in the countryside of central Germany topped by a fabulous luncheon and delicious wine that came from the vineyard we toured, courtesy of our friends with BASF Crop Protection. MOREPodcast
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 Domestic Fuel Busting Big Oil's Bogus Claim with Real Ethanol Test
Members of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) made a 1,000-mile trip from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. to use a real world situation to bust a bogus claim by Big Oil. In an effort to scare consumers away from ethanol in general and E15 in particular, the oil companies put together a report that showed vehicles using ethanol had a 10 percent cylinder leakdown that could potentially leave motorists stranded by the side of the road. MOREPodcast
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Environmental Impacts of Biofuel Feedstocks Studied
A two-year study has examined the environmental impacts of feedstocks used for biofuels. Minnesota Daily reports researchers from the University of Minnesota found that there are some fundamental differences between how the Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture, look at biofuel production. MORE
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House Hears Debate on Wind Production Credit
Some pretty ill winds are blowing around Washington, D.C. these days, and some of those are directed at the wind energy industry. As I told you yesterday about what would come, Republicans launched their attack in the House Oversight and Government Reform subcommittee on Energy Policy, arguing, according to this blog post from The Hill, that the production tax credit for wind farms is not worth the money being invested. MORE
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Precision Pays
Your Pre-Harvest Checklist
Seems like just yesterday we discussed the benefits of pre-season planting preparation, and now we find ourselves staring a pre-harvest checklist straight in the eye. But keep in mind that servicing your precision ag equipment prior to harvest is equally as important as in the spring. MOREPodcast
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Precision Pays Podcast: The future of corn planting
Over a year ago we talked about a new technology that would allow growers to plant offensive and defensive corn hybrids within the same field. Last year Jason Webster with Beck's Hybrids planted his first field with the Variable Hybrid Planter. This year he has more trials and more acres. MORE Podcast |
Better Test for Glyphosate Resistant Cotton Weeds
A USDA Agricultural Research Service scientist is working with Monsanto to develop a kit that cotton growers could use to determine whether weeds in their fields are glyphosate resistant. Don Parker, Manager of Integrated Pest Management for the National Cotton Council, explains that early detection is key in managing glyphosate-resistant weeds. MORE
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Monsanto Presser on The Climate Corporation Agreement
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Cutting Edge Genetics Exhibits Champion Brown Swiss
Congratulations to Ken Main and Peter Vail of Elite Dairy, home of Cutting Edge Genetics, for exhibiting Cutting Edge B Gretchen-ET, the grand champion cow of the International Brown Swiss show. Gretchen, bred and owned by Elite Dairy was the winning Four-Year-Old cow and eventual Grand Champion and received the Udder Comfort $1,000 Grand Champion Cash Award. MORE
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Fuchs Kerfeld Diary Wins Forage Superbowl
Congratulations to Fuchs Kerfeld Dairy, of Albany, Minn. for winning Grand Champion honors in the World Forage Analysis Superbowl. MORE
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Choose Winner for Show Your Pride Contest
You can help crown the winner of the 2013 Show Your Pride dairy farmer photo contest sponsored by Dairy Management Inc. MORE
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