I am attending the Nebraska Petroleum Marketers Association Conference in La Vista, NE. Today is the last day of the conference. The conference appears to be growing again with excitement and this is evidenced by the larger number of vendors and attendees. Yesterday, the speakers ranged from Ndamukong Suh – talking about his football career…
Monthly Archives: March 2010
Well Water Testing
With all of the talk of food recalls because of salmonella, the warning signs should be going up to those of us who own wells on our property. With the current spring thaw, its an excellent time to check water for e.Coli and coliform. Well water should be checked on an annual basis as a…
Snow Mold
Yes in the midlands, here we have had snow cover for almost 2-3 months, as a result a gray, cob-web material has formed, hence snow mold. For now the best practice is to stay off the grass because it is too wet ant the plants crowns could be crushed according to Kathleen Cue, University of…
Salmonella Contamination on the Rise
Salmonella Recall Salmonella contamination announcements continue to rise as Producers are finding traces of salmonella from a HVP – Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein that was used in many products and was manufactured at a Nevada Food Flavoring Plant. Recalled Products continues to grow As many as 10,000 products, could be recalled over the next few weeks …
Keeping Your Focus
Focus | Focus | Focus Have you heard those words? I have talked about passion. Passion is one of my favorite words. I think focus is number two and I think the two together make a great combination. Focus is defined as being direct, knowing what the purpose is. Writing for this blog helps me…
Clock is ticking
Any of you felt like the clock is ticking faster and faster when you get back to the office from a vacation, out of town conference or client visit. That is how I feel right now. Rushed.. Also need to attend a meeting at 3.00pm before I go home in three hours. Its always fun…
Do you want poor return on your money, stay in a hotel
Hotel Stay| Could you make it living in a hotel We all have choices, but really do you want a poor return on your money, stay in a hotel for a few days. How much are you willing to pay for the experience. Costs/Benefits I am attending a conference at a very nice hotel. The…
Missouri Valley Ice Manufacturer’s Association
Today, I am attending the Missouri Valley Ice Manufacturers Association Conference. I will be talking about online marketing techniques and hopefully showing a little social media to this group. The group is made up of producers and suppliers who come together to help strengthen their particular industry. I always enjoy meeting with the group. Most…
Dealing with potholes|Some suggestions
We are just now entering pothole season. Early spring when the temperature rises above 32 degrees during the day and falls below the freezing mark are the perfect conditions according to most definitions. However the winter in the Omaha area has been one of the coldest on record and one of the worse pothole seasons…
Triumph of Ag
Updated – March 5, 2010 – Great Show this Year!! The Exhibitors were great! I could not believe how many people stopped by our booth! Excellent Show!!! Heard lots of Compliments! Thanks Bob Mancuso and staff – You guys put on a first-class show. The Triumph of Ag show was spectacular yesterday. People from all…
