Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Is climate change impacting agriculture?” Typically our ZimmPoll’s don’t have a landslide winner like this one. It is clear the majority of those who took this week’s poll believe that climate change has a strong impact on agriculture. To read more about the climate change assessment released by the White House last week, check …
Is climate change impacting agriculture?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What is the MOST important part of sustainability?” The environment is the number one thing on pollers mind when it comes to sustainability. The economy came in with a close second. Those resources and are utilized daily when it comes to agriculture. What are you doing to make them more sustainable? Our poll results: …
Results in on 2014 Corn Planting
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Is corn planting underway in your area?” I don’t believe I’m overstating when I say we are all seeing a late spring. After an unusually cold winter, it’s not surprising that it lingered longer then welcome. Our poll held true to this with few in the full swing of planting. Most have just started …
Is corn planting underway in your area?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s your favorite use for Easter eggs?” Deviled eggs is a clear winner in last week’s ZimmPoll. Personally, it is my favorite way to eat boiled eggs too. This Easter I was reminded of my husband’s family tradition of egg tapping. Each person takes a dyed boiled egg and taps the pointed end of …
ZimmComm Team Looking for Summer Intern
ZimmComm New Media is now taking applications for a summer intern. Students in the agricultural communications field interested in attending and learning how to “agri-blog” some of the most important industry events held every year should apply. The opportunities will include all-expense paid trips to one or more industry events where students will assist in the compiling of photos, audio, …
Spring is running late
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Has spring sprung for you yet?” It looks like many across the nation are still shoveling snow. Good thing Easter weekend looks warmer for most. Here in Missouri the Dogwoods are in full bloom and the grass is getting greener by the day. Our poll results: Still snow on the ground – 27% Still …
Where Your Marketing Dollars are Going
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What’s the largest percentage of your 2014 marketing budget?” It looks like the old faithful form of print marketing tops this week’s ZimmPoll. But what is interesting is that rest of the choices were almost evenly spread across the board, with the newer trends of social media and digital marketing right up there with …
Can Farm Movies Improve Ag’s Image?
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Do you think farm movies can help the public image of agriculture?” It looks like the majority polled believe these farm movies can play a positive role in improving the agricultural industries image. Getting people to theaters to watch them might be tricky, but the old fashioned word-of-mouth advertising could be the ticket. I, …
Ag Advocates Nationwide Celebrate Ag Day
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How will you celebrate Ag Day?” National Ag Day is nothing new to the agriculture community, but that doesn’t weaken the importance of it’s purpose. Our poll results showed an even spread of those heading to D.C. to celebrate Ag Day, participating via social media and taking a farmer to lunch. It was also …
Most Say Open Ag Data Alliance is Good Idea
Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “What do you think of the Open Ag Data Alliance?” Over half of those who participated in this week’s poll thought the Open Ag Data Alliance (OADA) was a great idea. Even though many are for this new software project, there are many who are questioning it’s benefits and believe it is confusing. If …