Dan Zinkand

Iowa native enjoying life in Oregon. Consult in agriculture in N. America, including soil health. Love traveling & mting people. Food is the universal language.

[Minnesota Department of Agriculture @MNagriculture]

.@GovTimWalz to lead trade mission to UK & Finland Nov 13-19 w/ MDA Commissioner @ThommyPetersen, @mndeed Commissioner @grove & 30 businesses from med tech, food & ag, environmental tech & ed sectors. Apply by Aug 27 to join the business delegation: https://t.co/NFsBK93lUg #MNAg

[Los Angeles Times @latimes]

“My pharmacy is gone, I know that,” said Kevin Goss, a Plumas County supervisor. “The whole historic downtown area is gone.”

The feeling among community members, he said, is “shock. Just shock.”

https://t.co/cRBV6C7aNS

[Jessica Skropanic @RS_JSkropanic]

The #DixieFire is burning in Lassen Volcanic National Park. The whole park is closed to visitors as of yesterday. Here's the story.
@LassenNPS
https://t.co/373FHAcqrl

[CNN @CNN]

USA Today's front page says, "We are failing one another."

The newspaper describes America's current Covid-19 surge, noting this "didn't have to happen," since vaccinations are widely available. USA Today implores: "Let's end it now." https://t.co/GTOlmuuUhO

[Tyler Day @itstylerday]

Heavy damage to the town of #Greenville. The elementary school is still standing as well as the dollar general. Very little good news to report. #DixieFire

[Dan Zinkand @danzinkand]

@MegRaeB There’s breaking & there’s faking. Some people show up, do what’s needed & keep serving their communities. Actions prove why words so often mean nothing.

[Megan Brown @MegRaeB]

I’m not lying. The lower Miocene has no water and no plans to be repaired. It was not part of the DA’s settlement. James is gaslighting me. It’s dry, our water right is gone.

[Dan Zinkand @danzinkand]

@lindsayzv @amylaurajones Good for you, Lindsay!

[Megan Brown @MegRaeB]

I don’t know who took this video but omg, Greenville!!!😭😢😞

[Secretary Tom Vilsack @SecVilsack]

I am grateful that the Senate has confirmed Janie Simms Hipp, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, to serve as General Counsel at USDA. Janie will join a senior leadership team committed to ensuring the fair and equitable implementation of all USDA programs and services.

[Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh @DepSecBronaugh]

It is our responsibility to make sure the next generation of women are educated, encouraged and empowered to take on the challenges of meeting the world's growing food, fuel and fiber needs.

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

Waasekom, a 28-year-old water advocate from the Saugeen and Kettle and Stony Point First Nations, has spent more than 150 days paddling to raise awareness about the effects of climate change on the five Great Lakes.
https://t.co/7Uhu5b6lLu

[Chris Clayton @ChrisClaytonDTN]

Former ⁦@SenateAgGOP⁩ Chair Pat Roberts talking to #AgMediaSummit about Ag policy and years in the Senate.

[Jeannie R Berg @jeannierberg4]

@WSUTFRECPhysiol @wsucahnrs My orchard is near Stayton, OR. These are Bramley's Seedling, we lost about a third but I haven't cut up any that didn't show damage. This happened to ones without sun exposure as well. It was 117. We grow over 130 varieties. Lost <10% on most. Now I need to cut a few of each.

[Lee Kalcsits @WSUTFRECPhysiol]

Orlando, a student working in my lab and a senior ⁦@wsucahnrs⁩ took this photo. Fruit temperatures were so hot this year that internal disorders are showing up early, even in shaded fruit. Anyone else seeing this around Washington State or elsewhere?

[Dan Zinkand @danzinkand]

@KelseyBanks Yes!

[Bruce Rohwer @BRohwer]

To maintain USA trade advantage from a historically great transportation system, we need Congress to commit to this overdue maintenance, and upgrade, of our transportation system.
Thank you Secretary Vilsack for your reassurance of support.

[Matthew Wilde @wildeagwriter]

The rainfall simulator is an interesting example showing how different soil types and structure absorbs rain and how much runs off. Porous, non-compacted soil absorbs the most as expected.

[Matthew Wilde @wildeagwriter]

Mike Peterson explains how good soil structure and proper nutrient placement will promote corn root development to help plants produce high yields.

[Matthew Wilde @wildeagwriter]

Iowa Corn Growers Association “pit talk” by soil scientist MikePeterson of Orthman Mfg. Farmers learn about soil management near Delhi, IA.