Chuck Zimmerman

Florida

Host at ZimmCast (Podcast)

Publisher at AgNewsWire

Chuck Zimmerman is the professional AgriBlogger, farm podcaster and President of ZimmComm. Publisher of AgWired.

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Articles

Best AI Agents for Journalists

1 week ago | agwired.com | Chuck Zimmerman

Since I'm just getting started with any kind of AI agent I thought I'd use one to suggest the best AI Agents for journalists. Here's part of the answer. The best AI agent for journalists depends on specific needs, but several tools stand out based on their ability to streamline research, writing, fact-checking, and transcription. Here's a list of top options, grounded in their practical applications for journalism.
Preview of 2025 IFAJ Congress

2 weeks ago | agwired.com | Chuck Zimmerman

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this program we're going to get a preview of the 2025 IFAJ Congress which will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, October 15-18. After our preview I'm going to add a most recent example of how you can make your news release talk. More at the end. So, let's get started. I have Steve Werblow, IFAJ President and Aghan Daniel, MESHA, the coordinating organization. First up is Steve followed by Daniel.
BIO Dedicates Focus to Human Health and Biopharmaceuticals

1 month ago | agwired.com | Chuck Zimmerman

Pretty big decision for BIO. I guess other ag organizations will be ready to carry the load. The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced plans to dedicate its focus entirely to human health and to transition the work of its Agriculture and Environment (A&E) section to other organizations. This change is intended to enable an enhanced strategic focus on each of these respective areas of biotechnology and will be effective July 1, 2025.
Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Beth Ford Named No. 12 on Fortune’s 2025 Most Powerful Women in Business List

1 month ago | agnewswire.com | Chuck Zimmerman

Beth Ford is recognized for her advocacy on agriculture policies, immigration reform, and issues that support working Americans and their communitiesARDEN 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.
ZimmCast 746 - ZimmComm Plans for Future

1 month ago | agnewswire.com | Chuck Zimmerman

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. The ZimmComm Team is enjoying some time in paradise right near the Gulf of America. The weather has been great and we’ve had enough rain so that everything is green and growing. In this episode Cindy and I discuss the changes we’re making to ZimmComm. We recently announced that we are going to retire from business travel starting Jan. 1, 2026. That has been a very big part of the work we pioneered along with the use of social media in agricultural marketing.
Passing of Charlie Harness

1 month ago | agwired.com | Chuck Zimmerman

By Charlie Harness passed away on April 25, 2025. He was very well known and a mentor to many people in ag communications. Charles later used his communication skills as the Media Relations Manager and spokesperson for Iowa Beef Processors (IBP) in Sioux City from 1976 until 1983. After a brief stint as President of an advertising agency in Sioux City, Charles joined the National Pork Producers Council in Des Moines, Iowa.
IFAJ Congress 2025

1 month ago | agwired.com | Chuck Zimmerman

The IFAJ Congress 2025 registration is now open. It will take place October 15-18, in Nairobi, Kenya with the theme: Unlocking the Agricultural Potential in the Cradle of Mankind. Find all about it on the Congress website. The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) is a globally respected organization committed to excellence in agricultural journalism.
ZimmComm News & NAMA/NAFB Interviews

2 months ago | agwired.com | Chuck Zimmerman

Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. In this episode I'm going to share a couple of interviews from the NAMA Agri-Marketing Conference. One is with Gardner Hatch, Executive Director, NAFB and Debbie Boyle, Vice President, Kynetic. They talk about a new NAFB listener survey. Then I have an interview with Melanie Rice, Brownfield Ag News, about becoming the new President of NAMA. Before I do this I'm going to talk about a ZimmComm announcement Cindy and I published last week.
2025 Agri-Marketing Conference

2 months ago | agnewswire.com | Chuck Zimmerman

FUEL YOUR FUTURE AT NAMAPALOOZAGet ready for the 2025 Agri-Marketing Conference — your front-row seat to the future of agri-marketing! This high-energy event is packed with fresh insights, expert-led sessions and networking opportunities designed to keep you ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.
2025 National Ag Day Activities

Mar 18, 2025 | agnewswire.com | Chuck Zimmerman

The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture’s vital role in our society. The Agriculture Council of America and the National Ag Day program was started in 1973. This virtual ag newsroom includes links to photos and audio content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast.