If you’ve wanted to own an Apple video iPod then here’s your chance. It’s the New Holland “Down on the Farm” Classic iPod Keepsake Contest. One lucky winner will be drawn to win a new 30GB video iPod. The contest starts now and will run through March 15 with the winner being announced here and on all ZimmComm blogs on March 20, National Agriculture Day.
Hear About The Rotary Milker
There’s more to see at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville than just tractors as this DeLaval Rotary Milker attests to. Thanks to Buckeye Ag Radio Network’s Andy Vance for this picture and interview.
Hot Rod Milk
The Indy Racing League may be moving to ethanol to power their cars but drag racers are fueling up with milk! At least Erica Enders, who races for Cagnazzi Racing’s NHRA Pro Stock Team is drinking a lot of milk. She just had her sponsorship by Bravo! Foods International Corp. renewed and expanded. Last year, Slammers Ultimate Milk sponsored the second half of the season. This year, Slammers Ultimate Milk will be the primary sponsor of Enders’ Chevy Cobalt Pro Stock racer for the full 23-race 2006 season, building on what was started in 2005.
Dairy.com Completes Acquisition of DairyCareers
Interested in a job in the dairy industry? Looking for someone who is? Dairy.com just recently completed its acquisition of DairyCareers.
Bayer Booth Pool Shark
There’s all kinds of activities in the booths at this year’s Cattle Industry Convention Trade Show. The Bayer booth had a very amusing pool shark. He had quite a crowd so I guess he was entertaining.
Accelerated Genetics Announces YP Committee Members
Accelerated Genetics announces some results of their 2005 Young Producer Fall Conference. Elections were held for the Young Producer Committee and re-elected producers were Brian Castleberg, Mondovi, WI and Jeff and Tammy Styczynski, Pulaski, WI. Newly elected to serve on the committee was David & Kelly Oberreich, Plymouth, WI.
New Board Member For Accelerated Genetics
One of our sponsors, Accelerated Genetics just named a new member to their board. She’s Carol Anderson of Whitehall, WI. Carol represents District 4.
Yogurt Toothpaste Anyone
Have you ever considered brushing your teeth with yogurt? Me either. But you can. With some fairly expensive toothpaste from Breath Palette. Try the Smoothie Toothpaste Kit which comes in these flavors: Fresh Yogurt, Monkey Banana, Kiwi Fruit, Strawberry, Blueberry
Nestle Biggest Ice Cream Company
I love ice cream. In fact, it’s my favorite desert. I’ve also been to Vevay, Switzerland, the home of Nestle which just became the largest ice cream company in the world.
Free High-Tech Dairy Waste Seminar
At the upcoming World Ag Expo you can attend a free seminar on the “integration of new technologies to create a system that dramatically reduces environmental concerns and generates profitable byproducts.” The seminar is being offered by Agrimass Enviro Energy.