If you want to see what it’s like to be with Michael Peterson in his home town in a parade then you’ve come to the right place. This “float” is being pulled by a New Holland Boomer. I’ve got plenty more video to come so keep an eye on AgWired. CMA Music Festival Photo Album
CMA Music Festival Photo Album Started
Hello from the Michael Peterson/New Holland float in today’s 2007 CMA Music Festival parade. Thanks to Gene Hemphill for the picture. If you want to see a selection of mine (with a few of Gene’s thrown in) then keep an eye on my CMA Music Festival Photo Album. I’ll be adding to it each day through the event which concludes …
Osborn & Barr Wins a Handful of Firsts
Osborn & Barr didn’t do so shabby at its first-ever appearance at the Turf & Ornamental Communicators Association communications contest. O&B earned four first-place awards and one merit award for its public relations, creative and event planning work for John Deere Worldwide Commercial & Consumer Equipment. “Osborn & Barr and our clients realize the importance of high-quality communications and marketing …
Farms.com Reduces the Risk
Risk is inherent in the farming industry, but Farms.com Risk Management and Midwest Strategic Investments, Inc. says it has the infrastructure to lessen that risk, helping clients spread, transfer and limit risk. The alliance specializes in risk management for hogs, cattle, soybeans and corn among other crops. Farms.com Risk Management and Midwest Strategic Investments, Inc. (MSI) announce their strategic alliance …
Farms and Ranches Offer Low-Cost Rural Get-away
If it’s adventure you’re after, the Kearney Area Ag Producers Alliance encourages tourists to explore life on the rural farms and ranches just outside of city limits. KAPPA, a farmer owned agriculture development cooperative, says Country Adventures are low-cost, close-to-home alternatives for travel and excitement. With gas prices high and school letting out, families are looking for a close-to-home vacation …
NAMA Executive Director Position Update
If you’re interested in following in Eldon White’s shoes then now is the time to let the search committee at NAMA know. Here’s an excerpt from a member letter just sent out by fearless leader Stephanie Gable. Post Update: You can find the NAMA Executive Director Position Description here (Word doc). The position has been posted, effective today, on the …
I Want a Happy Steak on my Plate
Just in time for the lead up to the Cattle Industry Summer Conference we have the introduction of Cows Unite by the folks from Sustainable Table. Thanks to AdRants for the story. Cows Have the Right to Be Cows. Cows Have the Right to Graze. Cows Have the Right to Clean Air. Cows Have the Right to Dignity and Joy. …
Rhea & Kaiser Capture Platinum… Again
It looks like Rhea & Kaiser Marketing Communications knows what it’s doing when it comes to full-service integrated marketing. At the Association of Equipment Manufacturers annual Publications in Construction and Agriculture awards in Las Vegas, R&K secured a handful of awards including the best of show Platinum Award for the second time in three years. Overall, R&K won an unprecedented …
Logan Barbee Helping Agriculture in Iraq
Here’s the latest report from Paul McKellips, Global Outreach Officer, US Embassy Baghdad, The Green Room – Public Affairs GO Team. He’s still finding the news you won’t find anywhere else. This time he interviews a Florida boy who’s doing what he can to help out. You can listen to Paul’s report here: logan-barbee.mp3 Logan Barbee is a Senior Agricultural …
Thundering Into Nashville
It’s that time of year when you can see some really cool skies. This is a thunderhead off in the distance on the drive to Nashville today. I have arrived and will be getting my CMA creds tomorrow to begin covering this year’s CMA Music Festival. I think we have a kick off parade downtown tomorrow so that will probably …