Today on the My Real Life Tour we left Lincoln, NE early and headed to Grand Island where we had a Tag You’re It program on the final day of school for Grand Island Senior High School. The students were excited and I’ve got video interviews with some of them that I’ll be posting when I get to a good …
My Real Life Tour Bus Rolling
The My Real Life Tour Bus is on the road to Grand Island, NE this morning. We just made a pit stop so I thought I’d use the AT&T connection while I’ve got it. I’ll be starting a photo album of this week’s tour in Nebraska later today so you can look forward to that. My plan is to document …
Historic Haymarket
I’m staying in the historic Haymarket District of Lincoln, NE. I’ve got a couple more pics in my Twitter feed. When you enter the area, you are met with aromas from our many restaurants and are visually overwhelmed by the beautiful restoration and artwork of the old warehouse district. You hear the sounds of people living, working, and enjoying life …
Getting Real on the Road With Michael Peterson
Michael Peterson is helping young people get real in their life. He’s on the “My Real Life – Strong for America Tour” and I’ll be joining him this week in Lincoln, NE. During the week I’ll be posting frequently from the various events taking place on this last leg of the current segment of the tour. I spoke to Michael …
Bader Rutter Promotions
Bader Rutter just announced some promotions. Kevin Kahler has been promoted to senior interactive media specialist in the agency’s Digital Solutions Group. He has been with Bader Rutter since 2003, most recently holding the title of interactive media specialist. Zach Szewczyk has been promoted to account executive. He joined the agency in 2007 as an assistant account executive in the …
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.
New Holland Goes Both Ways
New Holland’s new TV6070 pushes and pulls. New Holland’s new TV6070 Bidirectional tractor offers visibility and versatility that no other tractor in the market can offer. The TV6070 features a new 6.7L engine, a more efficient eight-range transmission, and other improvements designed to enhance the productivity of this unique tractor. Like its predecessors, the new TV6070 Bidirectional tractor can be …
Cotton Board Communications Changes
There are some communications management changes at the Cotton Board. This handsome looking devil has been promoted to VP of Communications. He’s Brad Robb. The Memphis-based Cotton Board announces Charles B. “Brad” Robb has been promoted from Director, to Vice President of Communications, reporting directly to President & CEO Drayton C. Mayers. “Brad is well-known throughout the industry and has …
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 …
Chuck Leavell Promotes Forest Management
Chuck Leavell, Rolling Stones Keyboardist, has become an outspoken proponent of sound forestry management. He’s got a tree plantation, Charlane Plantation, near Macon, GA. He just played for a UN biodiversity convention in Germany and is touring there with the German Forest Owners Association. I’ve had the pleasure of talking with Chuck and I like how he’s trying to pull …