He’s a great farm broadcaster and I know he’ll do a good job for Brownfield. He’s Peter Shinn and no longer with the NAFB. Peter is now going to be the farm director for Waitt Agribusiness. Okay Learfield people, is it Brownfield or Waitt?
“Peter’s extensive background telling the story of agriculture and his high level of professionalism make him a true asset to the Brownfield team,” said Cyndi Young, Brownfield Farm Director. “With the addition of Waitt Agribusiness, we are especially gratified to be bringing on board a highly regarded farm broadcaster who has extensive experience covering agriculture in the area served by this network.”
“I’m thrilled to be working for the nation’s leading farm broadcaster company,” Shinn said. “The Brownfield team is second to none in providing the agricultural news and information today’s farmers and ranchers want and need.” Shinn added, “I’m really looking forward to joining Brownfield and serving the information needs of ag producers of Nebraska, South Dakota and western Iowa.”
Did you miss me? Well I’m back at the home office and it’s a lazy Sunday. I just got the yard done in 100 degree sun and am enjoying 
I’m not even home yet and I’ve been asked where the next trip will take this road blogger.
Canada’s national and provincial farm animal care councils are joining forces to deliver a three year 700 thousand dollar project designed to put farm animal welfare on the agenda.
Here’s another edition of “Dueling Satellite Radios.” This time I have a video clip for you. Keep in mind that these aren’t factory installed and only temporary in the truck I’m driving. 
This morning we got to tour the Eisenhower farm at Gettysburg. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that he farmed. Of course, that’s why it was called a “farm.”
I’ve been a spokesperson for the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council on this cross country convoy trip this past 2 weeks. Media opportunities have arisen at various stops. 
We got in to Akron, OH way too late last night to post anything. We stopped in at Firestone headquarters for dinner though before getting to our hotel. I got a nice interview with Andrew Firestone, great grandson of Harvey. 
Hang in there with me AgWired fans. By next week I’ll be back to a more normal posting schedule. This cross country convoy gig is taking up a lot more time each day than I thought. However, the relationships and contacts I’ve been making are fantastic. We are allowed to play sometimes as we trek across the United States on I-80. Here’s Bob Lee (left), founder of