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Hello ZimmComm Fans:
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, "If available, would you put E15 or E85 in your vehicle?"Although for different reasons, the majority of you said you would use E15 or E85 in your personal vehicle if it was available. It seems the availability is the question. When will we see more stations carrying different blends of ethanol beyond the Midwest? Our poll results: ▪Yes, if save money - 29% ▪Yes, supports USA - 31% ▪Maybe, need for info - 5% ▪No, have concerns - 14% ▪I already do - 21% Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, "What do you think about Chipotle's Farmed & Dangerous?"Chipotle is at it again. It seems their is no limit to their extreme marketing tactics. Many in the agriculture community have voiced their opinions via social media and other online outlets. Has that made a difference? Are we preaching to the choir or are our words only reaching deaf ears?
Here are some interviews from this week you might have missed:
Now for some news from the ZimmComm News Network:
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Social Media in the War Room
Social media part of a war room discussion? Yep. It was at the 2014 National Ethanol Conference. Participating in a panel titled, "Communications and Social Media War Room" was Christina Martin, Executive Vice President, Renewable Fuels Association. We chatted about her panel at the conclusion of the conference. MOREZimmCast
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BASF Growing Today for Tomorrow
BASF Crop Protection is committed to growing the future of agriculture by investing in the next generation of professionals for the industry. MORE
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Hartz Named 2014 NAMA Marketer of the Year
Wyffels Hybrids' director of marketing, Jeff Hartz, was named the 2014 NAMA Marketer of the Year. The NAMA Marketer award will be presented during the Second General Session of the 2014 Agri-Marketing Conference, on Thursday, April 10 in Jacksonville, FL and is sponsored by Agri Marketing magazine. MORE
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 Domestic Fuel RFS is Revitalizing Rural Iowa
The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released its Preliminary 2012 Farm Census data and according to the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA), it's easy to see that increased in the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) have revitalized rural Iowa. MORE
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Rapeseed King of Europe's Biodiesel Feedstock
Soybeans might rule the roost as far as biodiesel feedstocks in the U.S. goes, but in Europe, rapeseed is king. A new study from the UFOP (Union zur F�rderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e.V. - Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants) shows that rapeseed makes up nearly 90 percent of the material used to produce biodiesel in winter. MORE
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MSU Increases Odds of Algal-Biofuel Success
A team of Michigan State University (MSU) scientists have invented a new technology that they believe increases the odds of helping algae-based biofuels bridge the gap to success. The environmental photobioreactor or ePBR system is the first standard algae growing platform and it stimulates dynamic natural environments. The system is featured in the current issue of Algal Research. MORE
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Precision Pays
Think Ahead to Harvest with Case IH Corn Heads
Even though this year's crop has yet to be planted, it's not too early to think about harvest season. That certainly was on the mind of Kelly Kravig, Case IH's marketing manager for combines and headers, as he showed off the new Case IH 4200 Series and 4400 Series corn heads at the recent National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky. MOREPodcast
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Get Maxx Authority from FMC
It's almost time for some serious planting to get underway across the country. That means it is also time for farmers to start thinking about how they're going to handle weed control, especially in light of concerns over weed resistance. MORE
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MyAgCentral Offering End-to-End Irrigation Solution
Producers will now be able to monitor variable rate irrigation (VRI) remotely from their computer, tablet or smartphone. MyAgCentral is now offering the second of its new end-to-end solutions for agriculture, giving growers a simple and affordable way to leverage VRI through the MyAgCentral dashboard. MORE |
2014 Commodity Classic
The 2014 Commodity Classic is in San Antonio, Texas Feb. 27-March 1, 2014. MOREPodcast
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This 8th annual BASF Crop Protection Science Behind media event was held prior to the kickoff of the Commodity Classic and this year the theme is The Advanced Acre. The event featured stories from growers on how BASF innovation specialists have helped them get the most out of every acre. MOREPodcast
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Bayer CropScience Ag Issues Forum
Bayer CropScience held its annual Ag Issues Forum prior to the start of the 2014 Commodity Classic in San Antonio. MOREPodcast
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Accepting Nominations for DCRC Reproduction Awards
The Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) has announced the 2014 Reproduction Awards program, which recognizes outstanding dairy operations for reproductive efficiency and well-implemented management procedures. MORE
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Winners of Pennsylvania Forage Analysis Announced
The winners of the first-ever Pennsylvania Forage Analysis Competition were announced at the 2014 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, held Feb. 12 - 13 in State College, PA. Three winners in each category were announced at the Dairy Summit, with the first prize receiving $1,000, second prize receiving $500 and third prize receiving $250. MORE
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Diamond V Announces Promotions
Diamond V� announces promotions within the company's North America Dairy Team to support enhanced customer service and further business growth. MORE
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