To be an ambassador you’ve got to be passionate about your subject. These ladies are definitely that. Pictured are (left-right) Carol Abrahamzon, ANCW, project manager from Minnesota, Joann Strom, South Dakota, Londa Johnson, Minnesota, Amanda Rankin, California and Christie Molinaro, Pennsylvania. I asked them what it means to be a beef ambassador and what they do. One of their most …
Get Your Igenity On
The media room here at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference is being sponsored once again by Merial. Pictured here are Kevin DeHaan, director of technical services, Igenity, a division of Merial, and Wendy Mayo, Bader Rutter. I talked with Kevin about Igenity and what it can do for cattle producers, both beef and dairy. He says that right now is …
Beef Board Members Will Be BUSY
The executive committee of the Beef Board is already at work here in Denver. They get together to make sure everything is in order before everyone else arrives at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference. At their lunch meeting I spoke with CBB chairman, Ken Stielow. He provides us with an overview of the conference from the Checkoff perspective. Ken says …
The Cattle Industry Media Room Masters
The masters of the media room are Joe Schuele and Grace Webb. Once again they’re setting up for the media. This time at the Cattle Industry Summer Conference. Things don’t really get cranked up until tomorrow but us bloggers are on the scene early (actually I’m the only one here at the moment). I interviewed Joe and Grace as they …
Precision Ag by Croplife
At the 2007 InfoAg Expo I had a nice conversation with Paul Schrimpf, editor, CropLife Media Group. His company was one of the key organizers of the event and the Precision Ag Awards from the Precision Ag Institute. In the photo he was announcing the award winners. While talking with Paul he explains how they are involved with the conference. …
Harold Reetz Welcomes Us To InfoAg
Harold Reetz kicked off things here at the 2007 InfoAg Conference. Harold is director of external support for IPNI and FAR. I interviewed Harold after the opening session. I have got to believe he’s happy with attendance. The room was full and everyone was at attention. Harold provides an overview of the conference including the fact that there are 60 …
Wrapping Up The Appaloosa National Show
After a few days at the National Appaloosa Horse Show I sure know a lot more than I did about showing horses but I also realize how little I know. I was very impressed with the people I met in Oklahoma City and think that a horse show is a great event for families. I wasn’t there for the first …
Managing The Horse Show
I had to wait until late in the show to get a few minutes with Keri LeForce the show manager. She’s a staff member of the ApHC and for the show lives here on site for almost a month making sure everything is set up and running smoothly. Keri has been managing the show for 11 years now and from …
European Appaloosa People
I’ve been wanting to speak to some of our international visitors and got my chance finally this morning. I just happened to run into these two members of “Team Austria.” They were enjoying a beautiful morning here on the last day of the show. As you’ll be able to hear in my interview with Anna Marie (right – I hope …
New Appaloosa Horse Club Leadership
The Appaloosa Horse Club has a new president. He’s Eric Beené from Mississippi. I got to visit with Eric in between committee meetings today to find out how he feels about his new position and what his goals are for the coming year. Eric says that marketing is a big focus and that he hopes to see a reversal of …