Headlined by USDA Secreatary Sonny Perdue on his family's very own tractor:
Andy had the honor of driving it to the front of the line for him:
One second Andy is in the seat:
The next second it's Secretary Perdue:
The Secretary, Governor Reynolds, Undersecretary Northey and Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig led the rollout as the group headed North:
Where riders enjoyed scrumptious ribeye steaks:
Plus, mouthwatering homemade desserts:
The view of all the tractors was incredible from the Missouri Valley Football field:
Our buddy Kevin Ross, incoming National Corn Growers Association President, wins the award for the most flags on his 4020:
As you might imagine, Secretary Naig and Undersecretary Northey were popular folks:
Iowa Corn Growers Association President Curt Mether dropped by to say hi:
It truly was a wonderful trip through the beautiful Loess Hills, and once the riders returned to Westfair Ampitheatre it was time to celebrate a staple of Tractor Ride over the years, Skip Sagar with Titan Tire, who is retiring. Pics are coming soon.