The NAMA convention chairman is Barry Nelson, John Deere. I got to interview him during a break in the action while we were both in the Connection Point. Here you can see him announcing drawing winners at one point last night. Barry says that about 1,100 were here and that’s better than last year in Kansas City I think. I …
Interview With NAMA President
I got to sit down with our fearless NAMA President, Stephanie Gable, this morning for a short conversation. Here’s Stephanie in today’s NAMA board meeting listening to a presentation. I think you’ll hear her passion for our business and for NAMA that has made her a leader and one we can be proud of. I asked her to share any …
An Agricultural Relations Council Report From Bob Giblin
It’s NAMA Convention week here on AgWired. I’ll be blogging from Dallas, TX starting on Tuesday. You can hear all about the activities the guys at Truffle Media Networks and I have prepared in this week’s program. For example, we’re going to be giving away an iPhone at our booth at the convention trade show. You’ve got to register at …
Introducing the Ohio AgNet
Bart Johnson and Dale Minyo have been hard at work creating a new agricultural media outlet in Ohio called the Ohio AgNet. Programming is scheduled to start tomorrow, April 9 on about 20 radio stations according to the pair when I interviewed them late last week. It sounds like some changes at Clear Channel Communications have led to new opportunities …
Three Hills Rodeo Owner Dave Moorehead
The main man for Three Hills Rodeo is owner, Dave Moorehead (right). He’s pictured here with bull fighter Rory Meeks. Dave was on the scene at their rodeo last week in Green Bay, WI making sure everything was running smooth. I got to talk to him about his rodeo business before things got crazy. Dave says the rodeo grew out …
Rodeo Toughness on the ZimmCast
I found out that I’m tough enough to wear pink last week. That’s because the Three Hills Rodeo I attended in Green Bay, WI held a Tough Enough to Wear Pink night on Friday to raise awareness for breast cancer. They tied this in with the Deanna Favre (Brett Favre’s wife) Foundation. So I got to wear a pink shirt …
Interview With Col. Jill Chambers
Administering the Army Oath to a batch of recruits on Friday evening at the Three Hills Rodeo was Col. Jill Chambers. Jill is the director of protocol for General Peter Pace, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I had met Jill last year at the New Holland/Michael Peterson Celebrity Tractor Race in Nashville. It was good seeing her again, …
What’s Up With Farmer Planting Intentions
I guess I’ve got to post something about this since it seems to have generated comments and releases from everywhere. Following is the report Cindy posted to Domestic Fuel on Friday. As expected, the USDA Prospective Plantings report out Friday morning showed that farmers expect to make a dramatic shift to corn acreage, and away from cotton and soybeans. The …
Michael Sings The National Anthem
I think singing the National Anthem is one way of judging someone’s voice. Have you ever noticed that or is it just me? After the army recruit swearing in ceremony Michael Peterson sang the Anthem and showed that he’s got a great voice. This recording is from the control board next to the announcer so you can hear the producers …
New Army Recruits
One of the highlights of the Three Hills Rodeo in Green Bay was the swearing in of a fresh young batch of high school senior army recruits. On hand to do the honors was Col. Jill Chambers. You can see her in front of the recruits, leading them in the oath. Standing out in front of them is Michael Peterson …