Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. In this episode of the podcast I’m going to share some audio from the National Ethanol Conference. While Laura McNamara worked with Syngenta Seeds at Commodity Classic, which overlapped with the NEC, yours truly drove to Orlando and took photos, interviews and session audio in a custom virtual ag newsroom on …
ZimmCast 756 – AI in Agriculture
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. The beginning of February was a very busy time. Although Cindy and I are not traveling to conferences and shows for work we’ve had some great talent on site while we gather their photos and interviews to create virtual newsrooms. These were 2026 CattleCon (Steven Orr, Paramount Broadcasting (All Ag All …
ZimmCast 755 – Beltwide Cotton Conferences
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. Part of December into January was a little rough for the ZimmComm Team. Between some bugs going around to two short trips to see family. But now all’s well and it’s time for a new episode. In December we posted some “Oh the places we’ve been!” details. We started in the …
2025 AgGateway Annual Meeting
AgGateway has been celebrating two decades of achievement this year, culminating in the 2025 Annual Meeting and Conference, November 3-5 at the Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The meeting combines real working sessions on advanced initiatives, meet- ups and committee gatherings to discuss new and longer-term projects, and a host of conference sessions designed to create discussion …
ZimmCast 751 – Preview of the NAMA NEXUS
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I’m Chuck Zimmerman. In this episode we’re going to get an in-depth preview of the new NAMA NEXUS event that will be taking place in Milwaukee, WI, October 14-16. I spoke with committee chair Kasie Garcia. We’ll start with what the NAMA NEXUS means as well as the Economies of Ag. From there it’s …
2025 Farm Progress Show
The Nation’s Largest Outdoor Farm Show. The Farm Progress Show is designed for serious growers, producers and agribusinesses. As the largest, most diversified agriculture information business in North America, Farm Progress prides itself on providing a well-rounded show for farmers to connect and do business with a wide variety of exhibitors. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and …
MyLand Wins 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Award for Overall Smart Irrigation Solution
Recognized for revolutionizing irrigation as a soil health and farm resilience solution Phoenix, Arizona – August 21, 2025 – MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, today announced it has won the 2025 AgTech Breakthrough Award for Overall Smart Irrigation Solution. The honor recognizes MyLand’s groundbreaking innovation that transforms traditional irrigation into a powerful tool for soil health restoration and …
Intelinair Named “AgTech Data Analytics Company of the Year” by AgTech Breakthrough for Second Consecutive Year
Award Recognizes Innovation in Agricultural & Food Technologies Worldwide INDIANAPOLIS — Aug. 21, 2025 – Intelinair, the maker of AGMRI and a leader in ag data analytics and precision agriculture technology, today announced it has been named the 2025 “AgTech Data Analytics Company of the Year” by AgTech Breakthrough. The honor is part of the 5th Annual AgTech Breakthrough Awards …
The New NAMA Nexus – Economies of Ag
The NAMA Boot Camp is complete and you can find some photos here. Now it’s time to look ahead for the new NAMA Nexus. The NAMA Fall Conference is evolving into … *drumroll please* … NAMA Nexus! This elevated, workshop-style event is designed to spark collaboration and drive real-world impact. Rather than traditional lecture-style sessions, you’ll engage directly with peers …
2025 Ag Media Summit
The 2025 Agricultural Media Summit was held July 27-30, 2025 in Rogers, Arkansas. THE AGRICULTURAL MEDIA SUMMIT began in 1999, and is the largest gathering of the agriculture industry’s top writers, editors, photographers, publishers and strategic communicators in the U.S. Providing opportunities for professional development and industry networking, Ag Media Summit is brought to you by the Livestock Publications Council …
2025 Southern Peanut Growers Conference
The 26th Annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference will be held July 23-25, 2025 at the Edgewater Beach Resort Conference Center, Panama City Beach, Florida. The three-day event provides farmers with information about peanut production, legislative issues, marketing and promotions. Visit the conference blog to see speaker and sponsor interviews as well as photos from past conferences. This virtual ag newsroom …
Yara North America Appoints Sabine Schröder as President
Yara North America Appoints Sabine Schröder as President, Announces New Leadership to Enhance Regional Customer Support Tampa, Fl – July 23, 2025 – Yara North America is pleased to announce the appointment of Sabine Schröder to President, overseeing the U.S. and Canada business, effective immediately. Schröder, who has made significant contributions over 18 years with Yara, has served as interim …
MyLand Expands Washington Soil Health Initiative with $2.4M in New Funding
Support from Climate Commitment Act brings broader soil health benefit to Washington farmers July 22, 2025 – Phoenix, Arizona – MyLand, a leading innovator in soil health, today announced a $2.4 million expansion to bring its Soil as a Service™ to more farms across Washington State. Through this effort, MyLand aims to help growers strengthen soil health, build climate resilience, …
ZimmCast 748 – Preview of the 2025 Ag Media Summit
Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. Let’s get a preview of the 2025 Agricultural Media Summit with Shelia Grobosky, BioZyme, and AMS Steering Committee Chair and LPC President. It’s all about meetings, keynote and general sessions, breakouts, InfoExpo, awards, ACT student members, sponsors and more. Listen to the episode here: (15:05) That’s the ZimmCast for now. Please let us know …
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Beth Ford Named No. 12 on Fortune’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Business List
Beth Ford is recognized for her advocacy on agriculture policies, immigration reform, and issues that support working Americans and their communities ARDEN HILLS, Minn. (May 20, 2025) — Today, Fortune named Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford as No. 12 on its Most Powerful Women of 2025 list. The annual list, compiled by Fortune editors, highlights 100 of …