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Hello ZimmComm Fans:
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, " Is shutdown affecting you?" Well, it's a moot point now since the shutdown is over (for the time being). Our poll results were pretty well mixed but don't show that the shutdown had much impact on our community. Our poll results: · Yes, in a minor way -23% · Not at all - 23% · Can't tell a difference - 25% · Not yet 16% · Yes, in a major way 10% · Other 4% Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, "What is most important to you when buying food?" What are those key drivers or influencers that you're faced with at the grocery store? Let us know!
Here are some interviews and audio from this week you might have missed:
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 AgWired
Will We Farm with Glass?Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this week's program we're going to talk about Glass, as in Google Glass. MOREZimmCast
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Kleckner Award Presented to Indian Farmer
A highlight of the Truth About Trade and Technology (TATT) Global Farmer Roundtable on Tuesday was the presentation of the first Kleckner Trade and Technology Advancement Award Fellow to V. Ravichandran, better known to friends as Ravi. He is pictured here with TATT CEO Mary Boote and chairman Bill Horan. MOREPodcast
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Marigolds Provide Lutein, Who Knew?
During the Truth About Trade and Technology (TATT) Global Farmer Roundtable, we learned that Kemin is the largest grower of marigolds (yes, that not so fragrant flower you often plant in your flower beds) to extract the Lutein, a naturally occurring carotenoid - which happens to help prevent eye diseases such as macular degeneration. So, Kemin Industries grows the marigolds to extract the lutein to your vitamins and nutrients so that the largest growing section of the population can keep their sight longer. MOREPodcast
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 Domestic Fuel DF Cast: A More Reliable Solar Investment Way
Investing in renewable energy, particularly solar, hasn't always been an easy proposition. The biggest stumbling block is the way you have to invest in a company and all the baggage that comes with that company. But Oakland, Calif.-based Mosaic, America's first online marketplace to offer solar investments to the public, believes there's a better way, allowing investors to invest in projects instead of the whole company. MOREPodcast
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WEC Issues 10-Point Action Plan for Sustainable Future
The World Energy Council (WEC) has issued a 10-point action plan for how governments, industry, and key decision-makers should refocus their efforts and resources to achieve real progress in resolving the energy trilemma. The World Energy Congress is taking place in Daegu, Korea this week. The report, "World Energy Trilemma: Time to get real - the agenda for change," provides a detailed guide to creating a global policy framework that addresses the energy trilemma: energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability. MORE
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EC&R Climate Dedicates Two Solar Projects
E.ON Climate & Renewables (EC&R) has dedicated two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the Tucson, Arizona area with a combined total of 15 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity. Both projects have long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Tucson Electric Power (TEP). According to Dr. Christophe Jurczak, CEO of E.ON Climate & Renewables Global Solar, these two projects are among the most technologically advanced solar PV projects in the world. MORE
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Precision Pays
John Deere - Making Precision Ag Easier
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SMS Winter Training Dates are Announced
Harvest is upon us and hopefully that means you are seeing the hard work that you've put in all season starting to pay off! As you watch the bushels on your yield monitor, do you question the factors that make some areas of the field more productive? Are you thinking about ways you can maximize profitability across all areas of your field? If you've answered yes to these questions, the next logical question is how do you go about making that happen? MORE |
Valley Irrigation Product Connects Pumps to Pivots
Valley Irrigation, the leader in precision irrigation, announces the addition of Pump Connect to its Valley Water Management product line, giving farmers a new way to automate the pumps that supply water to irrigation equipment. MORE
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O.H. Kruse Customer Appreciation Event
The O.H. Kruse Grain & Milling company holds its 2013 Grand Opportunities customer appreciation event at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, CA. This post will be updated over the next couple days with more photos and interviews you may use in your broadcasts, websites and publications. MORE
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Dairylea to Merge with DFA
Dairylea Cooperative, Inc.'s Board of Directors has voted to merge with Dairy Farmers of America (DFA). DFA's Board of Directors has endorsed the merger, which requires approval by Dairylea's members, who will be asked to vote during a special meeting in February 2014. MORE
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DCHA Announces New Focus
The Dairy Calf and Heifer Association (DCHA) has announced a renewed focus and vision for its organization. MORE
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2014 World Dairy Expo Theme
The theme for the 2014 World Dairy Expo is "Designer Dairy." The show will run from September 30 - October 4, 2014. MORE
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