This is not Congressman Collin Peterson. It’s Mike Hergert, Red River Farm Network. Mike moderated a call-in press conference with the Chairman of the House Ag Committee. I’m not going to summarize his comments and answers to questions posed from here at the NAFB convention but let’s just say that you can hear a lot about the farm bill (which …
Susan Risinger Receives Oscar in Agriculture
New Holland once again sponsored the Oscar in Agriculture Award. This year’s winner for excellence in farm broadcast reporting is Susan Risinger, WJAG, pictured here with New Holland’s Gene Hemphill. Susan did a series of stories on hydroponic tomato growing in Nebraska which we heard a cut from. Susan’s award concluded the Night of Honors banquet. NAFB Convention Photo Album
Vic McGill Receives Meritorious Service Award
The Dix Harper Meritorious Service Award was presented to Vic McGill, CC/KATZ Advantage at last night’s NAFB Awards dinner. I think it was the famous Vic McGill laugh that did it and we heard it last night. Vic was truly moved by the award and looks forward to continuing his service to the farm broadcasting industry. Vic is pictured with …
Bob Nance Inducted into NAFB Hall of Fame
One of the new inductees into the NAFB Hall of Fame is Bob Nance. Bob was here and got up to the microphone one more time. Both of this year’s inductees got standing ovations for long and distinguished careers in farm broadcasting. Please feel free to post any comments you have about Bob and his career in comments. NAFB Convention …
NAFB Hall of Fame Presentation
Michelle Rook, WNAX, pictured on the left announced our NAFB Hall of Fame winners at last night’s banquet. She’s pictured here with members of the George Menard family. George was one of the inductees. We had a great video presentation of the lives and careers of these farm broadcasting greats that was put together by NAFB Historian Todd Gleason, WILL. …
Neon Blue Bash
Local blues band favorite Neon Blue performed for NAFB once again last night. The Blues Bash has been around for years. I seem to remember being one of several people who emptied our pockets of cash at the first one to keep them playing for some extra hours. I did not stay to the end to see if I would …
NAFB Foundation Auction
Orion Samuelson once again presided over the NAFB Foundation Auction. He was assisted by auctioneer, Farmer Dave Schumacher. They did a great job and to help you get a feel for the fun you can watch them auction off one of the items in this video clip: NAFB Convention Photo Album
Pink Tractor Model
The annual NAFB Foundation Auction was a great success and Leah Guffey, WFMB worked very hard to help make it so. In fact, she even rode the pink tractor around the whole room to entice bids for this item. I don’t know what the record amount raised in an auction is but I know that Cyndi Young who organized this …
Cindy Cunningham is Allied Industry Council Chairperson
The new chairperson of the NAFB Allied Industry Council is Cindy Cunningham, National Pork Board. Cindy served on the committee that created the new NAFB strategic plan and is looking forward to leading the Council in helping implement it. If you’re not familiar with the Allied Industry Council Cindy provides an overview in my interview with her. She’s pictured in …
Greg Akagi is New NAFB VP
The new Vice President of NAFB is Greg Akagi, Kansas Agriculture Network. That means he’ll automatically ascend to President in 2 years. Here’s Greg in action at Trade Talk. I spoke with Greg after the election and he’s really moved by the confidence the membership has in him and grateful for their vote. One of the things he’s looking forward …