Jean Hiller, Two Rivers Marketing, has received a big award from AEM’s Publications in Construction and Agriculture subgroup. She’s their 2008 Public Relations Person of the Year. PICA honored Hiller at AEM’s annual Marketing Council Seminar, held recently in Portland, Ore. “Everyone at Two Rivers Marketing is very proud of Jean,” said Brian Jones, president. “Jean has a magnanimous spirit …
Cruising The Buckeye
I will not be able to attend the Great Buckeye Tractor Cruise but I’m hoping that my Buckeye Buddies will send along a photo or two and some commentary. They’re looking for some volunteer help. At least that’s what Dustin wrote on my Facebook. If you’re interested in helping out then send him an email and let him know. I’m …
Tractor Daze
If you’re looking for something to do in the Kansas City area this weekend then consider Tractor Daze. It’s put on by the National Agricultural Hall of Fame. Come out to the Ag Hall on Saturday, July 12 from 10am-5pm for “Tractor Daze.” This fun-filled, family event is jam-packed with activities for all! For the tractor enthusiast there will be …
Beef Radio Spot Put To Video
You absolutely have to check out this post on Defamer to watch the video clip set to one of Matthew McConaughey’s new Beef radio spots. I’m sure NCBA won’t be upset for being given credit for the Beef Board’s work. Did you stuff your face with enough beef over the holiday weekend? If not, Matthew McConaughey is gonna be mighty …
Sustainable iPhones
It might be stretching it a little to say that this story is really about agriculture and the iPhone but . . . for those of you who are already in line to get the new iPhone 3G on Friday, you might appreciate it. The story and pic comes from Macworld. iPhones and sustainable agriculture don’t have a lot in …
AgNite at RNC
It looks like republicans will be getting a dose of agriculture this fall when they get together for their convention. The Minnesota Agri-Growth Council is hosting AgNite, a celebration of America’s food and agriculture industry, Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, during the second night of the Republican National Convention in the Twin Cities. The evening event will showcase the food, agriculture …
New NCGA Director of Communications
I’m sure I’m waiting in line to meet the new Director of Communications for the National Corn Growers Association. She’s Nancy L. Bunker Koester and she started on Monday. In this position, Nancy will lead NCGA’s communications team and direct public relations and media relations for the organization. Nancy is an Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) with more than 20 years …
Callaway Performs
Cindy got to see Michael Peterson perform on Friday night but I got to see Callaway perform on Saturday night. She did a benefit concert for support of Appaloosa Youth Association activities and was a big hit with the young audience. She played a full set of songs with her band and showed why she’s an up and coming star. …
Guess Whose Boots
You can’t be at a horse show and not see a lot of boots. Some are more noticeable than others. So it’s time once again for an AgWired edition of “Guess Whose Boots.” Just use the comment feature and submit your guess and the first person who gets it right will win an Agwired t-shirt. There are clues if you’ve …
Appaloosa Calf Roping
One thing I don’t think you’ll ever find me doing is calf roping. I may as well jump off a building as a horse after roping a calf. That is, if I could even swing the rope and ride at the same time. These guys make it look like a piece of cake though. It’s still relatively early here in …