I thought I was done tonight but when I got off the elevator here in the Marriott Hotel and looked out the window I saw this fire which is apparently at the Magellan Petroleum factory. I’m a long way away but it’s impressive. I’m now watching on local tv and they’ve been saying that it’s a couple million gallons of …
Ridgeway & Johnson Escape
During last week’s travels with the Michael Peterson, My Real Life Tour, I got to know Kevin Ridgeway and Kristen Johnson, Ridgeway & Johnson, very well. Spending all day on a bus does that. In the picture you can see Kristen doing the only full view water torture cell escape. There’s more pictures in the photo album. These are very …
Some IndyCar Cruising
While I’m here in Lincoln, NE this week with Michael Peterson, Laura is in Indianapolis having just too much fun. She’s primarily reporting for Domestic Fuel with sponsored coverage for the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council. Here’s her latest post from there: There are lots of perks that come along with covering the Indy Racing League. Perks like meeting IndyCar …
The Army and Agriculture
Since the Army is the major sponsor of the Michael Peterson, My Real Life Tour – Strong for America, they need some recognition. These guys were watching the show in Columbus, NE last night. I interviewed a couple more after the Grand Island Senior High School show yesterday. They’re very happy with how the relationship and mission is going. I …
Student Reaction to Michael Peterson
When it comes to gauging how well students receive the My Real Life Tour message it’s best to hear it from them. The auditorium was packed at yesterday’s event, including the upper level seating. I asked several of them after the show at Grand Island Senior High School what they thought of the program and here’s what they said. My …
Michael Peterson Reaching Youth in Ag
Hello from Lincoln, NE where the Michael Peterson, My Real Life Tour, continues. The photo album is updated and I’ve been working on some video clips and audio. Now I know you may be asking, “What does this have to do with agriculture?” Well, to start with, my coverage is sponsored by New Holland, a company that is also sponsoring …
How AgriMarketing Mobile Works
AgriMarketing Magazine manages the NAMA Connection Point and also exhibits. At this year’s show I interviewed Editor, Lynn Henderson, about his new AgriMarketing Mobile with sponsor, Jeff Lapin, Farm Progress Companies. In the interview they demonstrate how it works on Jeff’s phone.
Get Clover Country and Help 4-H
Country Clover is a new CD made by the National 4-H Council. It’s “Songs From Famous 4-H Alumni” featuring artists like Sugarland, Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire and many more. I got a copy when I interviewed Anarosa Garcia, Corporate Development Manager, National 4-H Council, at the recent NAMA Convention. Proceeds from the sale of the CD will benefit the activities …
Fastline’s 30 Year Celebration
Another one of the booths I visited at the recent NAMA Convention Connection Point was Fastline. Participating in this interview are Bill Howard, Publisher, Matt Coniglio, National Accounts Manager and Joe McWilliams, VP Sales and Marketing. Learn all about the company and publication. They’re celebrating 30 years this year! This is one in a series of interviews we conducted in …
Associated Ag Publications Does Ruralpolitan
During the recent NAMA Convention I visited with Bob Van Voorhis, Associated Ag Publications. In the following interview with him we talk about who they are. They’re connected with Farm Bureau and Bob discusses why that relationship is special. Bob also talks about their coverage and audience using words like, “ruralpolitan.” This is one in a series of interviews we …