Our USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development, Thomas Dorr was on hand here at the Farm Progress Show.

While I was interviewing him I could see cameramen taking pictures of us. So, I obtained their photos so you can compare them and vote on which one you like best. This first one is taken by Mike Wilson, Farm Futures.

The other photographer on the scene was John Herath, AgriTalk. He took this next one. Use the comment feature to post your vote!

Both of them were shooting with Nikons, my personal favorite. I have my new Nikon D200 with me and I’m still learning how to use it.

Enough about pictures. In my interview with Sec. Dorr we talked about renewable energy. I asked him to talk about the upcoming “Advancing Renewable Energy: An American Rural Renaissance” conference that USDA is conducing with the Dept. of Energy in St. Louis, Oct. 10-12. He lists the speakers that are confirmed and then talks about the latest USDA announcement on grants and loan guarantees from the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency program.

You can listen to my interview with Sec. Dorr here: Secretary Dorr Interview (5 min MP3)

Coverage of the Farm Progress Show is sponsored by Monsanto: