Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. i'm Chuck Zimmerman.

The beginning of February was a very busy time. Although Cindy and I are not traveling to conferences and shows for work we've had some great talent on site while we gather their photos and interviews to create virtual newsrooms. These were 2026 CattleCon (Steven Orr, Paramount Broadcasting (All Ag All Day) and the 2026 CIRB Annual Meeting (Laura McNamara). You can find these virtual ag newsrooms on AgNewsWire.com. These posts are available to all ag media who want or need an image or an interview. There is more to come.

We're using photos and interviews and other audio as individual posts on AgWired.com. If you subscribe or just search you can find plenty of information online too.

So, let's turn to the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau for an interview on AI in Agriculture. Laura interviewed Willie Vogt, Ag Technology Observer (and good friend), about his topic and presentation.

Speaking about AI, there is a lot of information showing how fast AI is developing and what it may change how communications and marketing are managed. These includes agriculture and all industries. I've spent most of my career learning and using the latest gadgets and internet based programs. After over 40 years I don't know how much I will need to know for AI. How about you?

Well that's the ZimmCast for this week. I hope you enjoyed it and thank you for listening.