Bull Fighter Rory Meeks

Chuck Zimmerman

It takes a lot of guts or something else to be a good Bull Fighter or Rodeo Clown. A rodeo clown or bull fighter is a rodeo performer who works on bull riding contests. His primary job is to protect the rider from the bull after he dismounts or is bucked off, by distracting the bull and providing alternative targets …

Audio, New Holland, Rodeo

Michael on With The Bear & Charli

Chuck Zimmerman

After the tv interviews this morning we headed on over to WYNC for a couple of live segments with Bear & Charli. Michael is sitting in the Y-100 studio and talking about his New Holland, Down on the Farm CD and the great causes we’re supporting through the rodeo entertainment venue. The Bear and Charli were a lot of fun. …

New Holland, Rodeo

Michael Peterson TV Interviews

Chuck Zimmerman

In the early hours this morning Michael Peterson did live shots with the local CBS affiliate. In this one he ended the segment with a live song on his guitar. We’re going to get to hear Michael sing the national anthem tonight to start the Three Hills Rodeo. He’s also going to be doing a special performance with the Army …

New Holland, Rodeo

A Day With Michael Peterson

Chuck Zimmerman

A day in the life of country music star Michael Peterson. Sounds like a book or a movie. Actually, it’s the theme of my posts here in Green Bay, WI at the Three Hills Rodeo. This morning we started out at 6am with live spots on local tv and radio stations. Here’s Michael being interviewed by the local NBC affiliate. …

New Holland, Rodeo

Michael Peterson is Ready for Some Rodeo

Chuck Zimmerman

Hello from Green Bay, WI, the site of the Three Hills Rodeo which will kick off this evening in the Resch Arena. I’m here documenting a day with Michael Peterson which started out very early this morning. I interviewed him early to get a perspective on what all’s going on. He’s here to watch some young people get sworn in …

Audio, New Holland, Rodeo

The NAMA Hog Bombers ABEF Donation

Chuck Zimmerman

I think this might be the last pre-NAMA installment of the NAMA Bombers series. They’re showing a commitment to our youth with an ABEF donation. Jeremy thinks he would be John Travolta if you wanted to put him in the movie. What do you think? The NAMA Bombers Motorcycle Club has announced the donation of a genuine autographed lobby poster …

NAMA

CBOT Says Try Mini Me

Chuck Zimmerman

I guess that farm broadcasters needing some more program material have got it now. Mini Futures. The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) announced today that it will launch mini-sized CBOT Ag futures contracts on its e-cbot electronic trading platform. This is the first time these contracts will be available on an electronic platform and they will include mini-sized Corn, mini-sized …

Agribusiness

Rodeo Blogging in Green Bay

Chuck Zimmerman

As I was driving to a client presentation today I received a phone call from another client and tomorrow I’m headed to Green Bay, WI for the Three Hills Rodeo. This is going to be fun. For one thing, I haven’t been to a rodeo for a while. For another, I’ll be shooting some more video to play around with …

Agribusiness, New Holland, Rodeo

The NDCPPHRB

Chuck Zimmerman

I want you to say, “North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board” 7 times in a row real fast. Ready? Go. Terry Weckerly, Vice President of the North Dakota Grain Growers Association was named to the North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board. The North Dakota Crop Protection Product Harmonization and Registration Board was created by …

Ag Groups

Cathy Erickson To Manage O&B Des Moines

Chuck Zimmerman

Osborn & Barr Communications has a new managing director for its Des Moines office. Cathy will serve as the strategic lead for Iowa-based accounts, and will manage the overall productivity and growth of the Osborn & Barr Iowa and Upper Midwest operations. “Cathy brings to the agency a wealth of marketing knowledge and understanding of the Iowa, ag and rural …

Agencies