The winner of the 2008 Michael Peterson/New Holland Celebrity Tractor Race is Darby Ledbetter with a time of 47 seconds. He pretty much blew away the competition. Here’s Darby on the New Holland tractor with Michael Peterson (left). I interviewed Darby right afterward and he was still pretty excited about his win. He’s a National Guard supporter and really appreciates …
AgWired Live TV From Celebrity Tractor Race
If you missed it then you missed it. AgWired Live TV broadcast today’s Michael Peterson/New Holland Celebrity Tractor Race from the Chevy Zone at the CMA Music Fest. We had people tuning in and out of the broadcast which stretched over several hours today. I’m in the process of editing some pictures, audio and video to post here this afternoon …
FFA Working in New Holland Booth
Laura posted a video clip with Dustin Delp, seated on the right, the other day at the start of the CMA Music Fest parade. Today I sat down with him at the New Holland booth where he and other FFA members are helping out. It’s a great project and some of the ones here this year were also here last …
Michael Peterson on Chevy Music Stage
The first band on the Chevy Music Stage this morning here at Fan Fair was Michael Peterson’s. He attracted a big crowd. The seats were filled and people gravitated there since you could hear the music up and down the street. Last year Michael performed on the Riverfront Stage. I recorded a video clip of the band performing “Marriage is …
Agriblogging in Nashville
I’ve tag teamed with Laura McNamara, seen here busily agriblogging, at the CMA Music Fest where we’ve got some global warming going on. Thank goodness for air conditioning since it’s about 92 degrees out. I think Laura’s done a great job this week here and you’ll be seeing her covering a number of other events during the coming months. I …
Chip Flory Wins Farm Journal Wilmer Award
Farm Journal has more than 40 agricultural journalists? Wow. Congratulations to Chip on his award. For the first time in his life, Chip Flory was speechless. Winning the annual Wilmer Award caught the Pro Farmer Newsletter Editor and Publisher by surprise. “Chip is never at a loss for words, but the announcement caught him off guard,” said Andy Weber, Farm …
Smokey (Not The) Bear PSA’s
I just got into Nashville and am sitting in my hotel waiting for a room to open up. Thought I’d use the time to get caught up on some email and found a release about this. I think this is a little creepy. You’ve got to watch the video (psa) to see why (Smokey shouldn’t have a gender identity issue). …
Help Colleen Callahan For Congress
I try not to get too political here on AgWired. Don’t I? But, in this case I wanted to see if you would help Colleen out. She’s a long time farm broadcaster, wonderful person and I think she’s a worthy cause. Don’t you? Dear Agricultural Marketing Friends and Colleagues, Our Colleen Callahan for Congress Campaign is building MOMENTUM! But…this election …
EPIC Gets a Mascot
At today’s Annual Meeting EPIC unveiled Edgar the E Man. He’s the official mascot of EPIC and available to members for appearances at events. I got Reece Nanfito, EPIC Director of Marketing to take my picture with Edgar. The Kansas and South Dakota Corn Growers submitted the winning names which have been combined to become his official name. EPIC held …
EPIC Annual Mtg. in Omaha
The Ethanol Promotion and Information Council Annual Meeting is underway here in Omaha, NE. Last night we had a major lightning storm. After living through one in Kansas City the night before I’m wondering if I’m a lightning rod. I’m heading to Nashville tomorrow and keeping my fingers crossed. To kick things off here EPIC Executive Director, Toni Nuernberg, welcomed …