He’s the star out here at the CMA Music Festival as far as I’m concerned. He’s Michael Peterson and he was looking very relaxed today at the parade that took place only a few hours ago. Michael will be performing at the Riverfront stage on Saturday morning and I think I’ll be backstage for that performance. Prior to the parade …
FFA Advisor Jumps in With Both Feet
Andy Moore is the ag teacher at Westmoreland High School in Westmoreland, TN. He’s new on the job and coming out to the CMA Music Festival parade today was an introductory activity with the school’s FFA chapter. The chapter members are out here to help work in the New Holland booth in the Chevy Sports Zone area. I’ll have pictures …
Interview With Gene Hemphill
New Holland is sponsoring my coverage of CMA Music Festival 2007 and the man who’s in charge of the project is Gene Hemphill. Prior to today’s parade that got things started I interviewed Gene about how and why we’re here again this year. CMA Music Festival Photo Album
New Holland Boomer Pulls The Load
Did I mention that we had a New Holland Boomer pulling the float out here at the CMA Music Festival parade? This is the top of the roll bar from the tractor. Right at the start we almost had a problem since I was standing up on the trailer and wasn’t ready for the sudden movement when we got started. …
Michael Peterson – New Holland Parade Video
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 …
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. …
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 …