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 …
Greg Vincent Editor of Top Producer
Previous journalism experience does indeed count when you take over an editor position and so does a little public relations work! Congrats to Greg Vincent on his new gig with Farm Journal Media. He’s been named editor of TOP PRODUCER magazine beginning June 18. In making the announcement, Farm Journal Media Vice President of Editorial Charlene Finck said, “The vision …
News & Booze and Slow Food
Laura just brought my attention to “Slow Food,” an organization that I coincidentally mentioned in a recent post. I haven’t finished checking them out but did come across an article on their website that rings true to American agricultural journalists. In his article Phil Rees bemoans the lack of alcohol in today’s newsrooms. He writes about the good old days …
A Little Country and Canada
It’s going to be a country music week here on AgWired starting Wednesday in Nashville. To get us in the mood this week’s ZimmCast ends with some country music. But moving from country to Canada, I finally got to meet AgWired contributing editor, Harry Siemens. We were both at the Alltech Symposium and recorded a short conversation for you. Harry …
Getting Ready For Some Country Music
It’s been so nice to be home for more than a day. It’s amazing how much you can get done. I’ve been doing some around the home and computer work this weekend and not posting much. However that will change this week as I get to attend the CMA Music Festival once again thanks to New Holland and the Michael …
Listen To Food Podcast Slowly
Here’s a podcast you might want to add to your iTunes/iPod about food. It’s the Whole Foods Market Podcast. They’re “Exploring the world of natural and organic foods…one podcast at a time.” I haven’t listened to this episode yet but it sounds worthwhile. I like the idea of slowing down, especially when it comes to food. In any event, here’s …