Inspirational ZimmCast with Amberley Snyder

Chuck Zimmerman

As we start a new year I think everyone can use some inspiration to tackle all that life throw’s at us. This week’s ZimmCast might just provide you with what you need. I visited with Amberley Snyder by phone yesterday and am sharing her story for you. Amberley’s lifelong passion is rodeo, especially barrel racing and breakaway roping. However, almost …

Rodeo, ZimmCast

Polaris RANGER Becomes Sponsor of ProRodeo

Jamie Johansen

Polaris® Industries Inc., the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles and The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) announced a national partnership recognizing the industry-leading utility vehicle (UTV), Polaris RANGER, as the “Official UTV of the PRCA, the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.” “Given that the majority of our members and fans reside in rural America, this …

Agribusiness, Equipment, Rodeo

Polaris RANGER Becomes Sponsor of ProRodeo

Jamie Johansen

Polaris® Industries Inc., the leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles and The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) announced a national partnership recognizing the industry-leading utility vehicle (UTV), Polaris RANGER, as the “Official UTV of the PRCA, the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo and Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.” “Given that the majority of our members and fans reside in rural America, this …

Agribusiness, Equipment, Rodeo

A Rich History at The American Royal

Jamie Johansen

The 2012 American Royal runs from Sept.9 – Nov. 17 and is chalk full of events for friends and family to partake in all promoting the wonderful world of agriculture. This event has such a rich history founded on the agricultural industry. In 1899 the very first American Royal took place in a tent at the Kansas City Stockyards as …

Beef, Education, Events, FFA, Livestock, Rodeo, Swine

Shady Dale Rodeo

Chuck Zimmerman

This was one of my favorite photos from the Shady Dale Rodeo. I took an extra day before the start of the Corn Utilization and Technology Conference which starts tomorrow in Atlanta. It was a fun time with family and friends. The Shady Dale Rodeo, now in it’s 27th year, is presented by Masonic Lodges Walton #200 and Jasper #50 …

Rodeo

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Laura McNamara

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo boasts 21 star entertainers for this year’s event. Tickets go on sale starting tomorrow (Saturday, January 12). The 21 different star entertainers scheduled to perform at the 2008 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo represent a wide variety of musical genres. Together, these superstars have garnered numerous music industry honors, including 18 GRAMMY(R) awards, 73 …

Ag Groups, Farm Shows, Farming, Livestock, Rodeo

Interview With Col. Jill Chambers

Chuck Zimmerman

Administering the Army Oath to a batch of recruits on Friday evening at the Three Hills Rodeo was Col. Jill Chambers. Jill is the director of protocol for General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I had met Jill last year at the New Holland/Michael Peterson Celebrity Tractor Race in Nashville. It was good seeing her again, …

Audio, New Holland, Rodeo