In this episode of the SMART Farmer podcast, we hear from an Academy Award nominated director who produced a documentary film that explores the debate about genetically modified organisms – better known as GMOs. The film is called Food Evolution and Scott Hamilton Kennedy attended the recent Commodity Classic in California to talk about how he came to tell this …
Ethanol Interests Shout Opposition to RIN Price Cap
As concerns began to grow late last week that the Trump Administration was leaning toward a cap on prices for Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) to appease oil refinery interests, biofuel interests went into high gear to get the word out about how that action would devastate the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). A White House meeting was reportedly set for today …
ZimmCast on GrainXchange and Supporting Checkoffs
In this week’s program you’ll get to hear the lates episode of the GROWMARK Podcast. GROWMARK has been a long term sponsor of the ZimmCast and we thought we’d feature one of their own podcasts. You can subscribe to the podcast in iTunes and Google Play. Additionally, I talk with Rob McLelland and Heidi Nelson of FLM Harvest about their …
ICM and The Andersons Collaborate on New Bio-refinery
ICM, Inc., and The Andersons, Inc., are partnering to own and construct a state-of-the-art bio-refinery in Colwich, Kansas. ELEMENT, LLC will be a 70 MGY bio-refinery combining ICM’s next-generation technologies, with the merchandising, risk management and logistics expertise of The Andersons. Listen to a press call with Mike Irmen and The Andersons CEO Pat Bowe:
Ethanol Report on RINs in the White House
President Donald Trump has been meeting with stakeholders in the biofuels and refinery industries to find a way to lower Renewable Identification Number (RIN) prices that is acceptable to both sides. Two main options are a cap on RIN prices, or allowing year round sales of E15, or some combination of both. In this edition of The Ethanol Report, we …
Farm Credit at 2018 Commodity Classic
The 2018 Commodity Classic is known as the largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show. This year Anaheim, CA took the honors of hosting the event held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2018. Farm Credit attended and was able to host a learning session focusing on the future of rural America. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and …
FMC at 2018 Commodity Classic
The 2018 Commodity Classic is known as the largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show. This year Anaheim, CA took the honors of hosting the event held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2018. The organizers American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and Association of Equipment Manufacturers welcomed growers to ‘Grow Beyond.’ …
AMVAC at 2018 Commodity Classic
The 2018 Commodity Classic is known as the largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show. This year Anaheim, CA took the honors of hosting the event held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2018. AMVAC Chemical Corporation attended to interact with farmers and discuss AMVAC’s product line. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of …
ZimmCast from #Classic18
In part this week’s program was sort of hijacked by the Shark Farmer and Farmer Derek. But there is so much more than that. It is probably the busiest week of the year for the ZimmComm Team. From the Bayer AgVocacy Forum to Commodity Classic to Pork Industry Forum to Farm and Gin Show and to the American Association of …
2018 National Pork Industry Forum
The annual National Pork Industry Forum, a gathering producer delegates of the National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council, was held Feb 28 – March 2 in Kansas City. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. National Pork Industry Forum photo album Audio Pork …
2018 Commodity Classic
The 2018 Commodity Classic is known as the largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show. This year Anaheim, CA took the honors of hosting the event held Feb. 27 – March 1, 2018. The organizers American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and Association of Equipment Manufacturers welcomed growers to ‘Grow Beyond.’ …
2018 Bayer AgVocacy Forum & Commodity Classic
Welcome to the virtual newsroom for the 2018 Bayer AgVocacy Forum as well as activities during Commodity Classic, in Anaheim, California. The Forum has been held for more than a decade and started with the goal of stimulating thoughtful discussion about the food and agriculture industry. This year’s program includes a new segment on AgTech Talks. From both the AgVocacy …
Ethanol Report from #RFANEC18
The Renewable Fuels Association 23rd National Ethanol Conference with the theme “Ethanol Strong” was held February 12-14 in San Antonio, Texas. The event featured the annual “State of the Industry” address by RFA president and CEO Bob Dinneen, as well as panels and speakers on a number of important topics, from electric vehicles to RINs to the expanding export market. …
2018 National Ethanol Conference
Welcome to the virtual newsroom for the Renewable Fuels Association’s 23rd annual National Ethanol Conference (NEC), held Feb. 12–14, 2018 in San Antonio, Texas – with the theme “Ethanol Strong: Empowering Dialogue to Grow Markets.” This virtual newsroom, sponsored by the Renewable Fuels Association, includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast. 2018 RFA National …
Ag Policy Update: Farm Bill, Budget Deals & Trade
The Missouri Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers & Ranchers Conference took place over the weekend. I was able to attend with my husband and had great intentions to not ‘work.’ But when I heard topics being discussed that are timely and others might learn from, I couldn’t help but pull out my recorder and gather some content. Missouri Farm Bureau’s Director …