Harold Reetz kicked off things here at the 2007 InfoAg Conference. Harold is director of external support for IPNI and FAR. I interviewed Harold after the opening session. I have got to believe he’s happy with attendance. The room was full and everyone was at attention. Harold provides an overview of the conference including the fact that there are 60 …
Ag Leader Technology and Norac Get Together Precisely
When you’ve got a precision agriculture conference going on that has a trade show you know the announcements will be coming out. Here’s the first one I received today. This morning, Ag Leader Technology, Inc., a leading manufacturer of precision farming equipment, and NORAC, Inc., a pioneer in ultrasonic boom height control for sprayers, announced the introduction of the InSight™ …
2007 InfoAg Getting Started
The 2007 InfoAg is about to get started here in Springfield, IL. Things start out with an opening session and a welcome from Harold Reetz, Director of External Support and the Foundation for Agronomic Research. We’re also going to see a presentation of the Precision Ag Award of Excellence. I’m going to be conducting some interviews after the session and …
A Golden Voice on the Plains
According to a release sent to me today there’s going to be a new farm radio network on the plains. Golden Plains Ag Network a division of Rocking M Radio, owner and operator of the largest number of Kansas radio stations, will officially launch Wednesday, Aug. 1. The network will begin operations with 19 affiliated radio stations that are strategically …
67 Days On The Road
It looks like I’ve spent 67 days on the road so far this year doing event blogging. This doesn’t count Cindy’s days. Over two months out of just over 6 months. I’m not counting some out of town meetings and presentations either. How does that compare to your travel schedule? I’m curious. Anyone got more days? Feel free to comment. …
Lifetime Achievement Awards Revived by AAEA
The American Association of Agricultural Editors has revived it’s Lifetime Achievement Awards which are sponsored by the Sonja Hillgren Foundation. All five of these recipients are AAEA past presidents. Sonja Hillgren Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award 2007 Recipients Wilson Carnes, National FFA Magazine Bob Rupp, The Farmer AAEA Heritage Award 2007 Recipients Charlie Scruggs, Progressive Farmer Cordell Tindall, Missouri …
InfoAgging it This Week
I’ll be on the road again this week blogging about precision agriculture at the InfoAg Conference 2007 in Springfield, IL. Some of my posts will be used on Precision Pays, the John Deere website about all things precision. They are a conference sponsor too. I’ll get in tomorrow morning and plan to stay around for “Farmer Day.” What is Farmer …
Wrapping Up The Appaloosa National Show
After a few days at the National Appaloosa Horse Show I sure know a lot more than I did about showing horses but I also realize how little I know. I was very impressed with the people I met in Oklahoma City and think that a horse show is a great event for families. I wasn’t there for the first …
Star Spangled Spuds
I found these last week just before July 4th and they were on our table after roasting them in the oven. I think Frieda’s has a hit on their hands Frieda’s Star Spangled Spuds are a delicious combination of rich and buttery Yukon Gold, vivid purple-fleshed Purple Potatoes and moist and creamy Red Potatoes. Bake, boil, roast or mash and …
My Kind of Field Work
I think some of the best looking corn I’ve seen growing during my travels lately is in north central Missouri. I thought it looked good enough to stop for a picture. It’s what a self timer is made for. I was out taking field photos today for a client project. That’s my kind of field work since I don’t farm …