Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s your favorite way to eat peanut butter?” It’s official…you can put peanut butter on anything. We had votes all over the board with this poll. But it is clear people like peanut butter. Some of the top ‘others’ we got included apples and toast. Here are the poll results: PB & J – … Read More
What’s your favorite way to eat peanut butter?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “I prefer to get my farm news from:” I am sure many of the younger generation feel real magazines and radio are a little out dated, but it is clear that they still serve a purpose when it comes to getting news that is relevant to our industry. Computers seem to easily take the … Read More
Where Do You Prefer to Get Your Farm News?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How can technology make farming even better?” We all seem to have a different opinion on what type of farming technology would be the most beneficial. Right now I am leaning towards weather control. It would be nice to simply click a button when we need some rain. I still believe that is a … Read More
Can Farming Become More Techie?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What are your thoughts on cellulosic ethanol?” As the possibility of cellulosic ethanol grows it looks like popularity will as well. We may be far from buying it at the pump, but people still seem to be excited about the technological innovation. Here are the poll results: Innovation making it happen – 43.2% Very … Read More
EPA Water Rule Would Have Impact on Farms
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How would the EPA water rule impact you?” This is one of the hottest topics in the ag sector these days with a lot of uncertainty about what the future holds, especially when you see states starting to fine people for “wasteful use of water.” On the federal level the EPA says that under … Read More
Do You Know How the EPA Water Rule Will Impact You?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What will be on your Independence Day grill?” It looks like most people stuck with the traditional 4th of July grillers. Hamburgers and hot dogs topped the list and I can’t say I am surprised. Maybe everyone was saving their creative genius for the fireworks display. Our poll results: steak – 14% hamburgers – … Read More
What will be on your Independence Day grill?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Where are you in #hay14?” It looks like farmers across the United States are all at different stages with this year’s hay crop. On our farm we started out with a bang. But were soon falling behind due to rain. No one is complaining about the rain though. I think I can easily speak … Read More
Where Are You in #Hay14?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How important are biobased products for agriculture?” An overwhelming majority of those polled believe biobased products serve a purpose in the agriculture community. At the USB Biobased Stakeholders Dialogue in Washington D.C., USDA officials shared what they are doing to expand biobased opportunities. Listen to those interviews here. Our poll results: Very – need … Read More
Farmers Doing "Fair" at Storytelling
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How would you rate the job farmers are doing telling consumers where their food comes from?” It looks as though many of you feel their efforts are good to fair, but as farmers continue to engage in storytelling activities such as the Food Dialogues and social media, more can be done. Our poll results: … Read More
Farmers Telling Their Stories to Consumers
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What do you think about the new AgWired look?” It seems as though the transformation of the site draws a strong line between love and like, which we’re glad to hear! Sometimes change is a hard thing to swallow, but it seems like AgWired readers and pleased with the direction the site has gone. … Read More