More than a dozen agricultural journalists this week got the annual sneak preview of the Farm Progress Show being held August 28-30 in Boone, Iowa. FPS media tent organizer since 1986, Gene Hemphill, was on hand to meet and greet every one and sent us a few photos.

In this picture, Mark Lovig, Operations Manager for the Farm Progress Show, gestures toward a FPS attraction during the Media Advance tour of the Tent City as journalists enjoy a ride on the rubber-wheeled train pulled by a new tractor from New Holland Agriculture, sponsors of the Media Tent for the past 26 years. The Boone site got the first phase of a major infrastructure upgrade in time for this year’s show, with more and better roads, but just wait until 2014 when all of the nearly 5 miles of roads at the permanent site will be asphalt.

Don Tourte, Vice President of Sales & Events for Farm Progress Show, welcomed the journalists attending the Media Advance and talked about some of the new information technology that will be used to help visitors navigate and enjoy the show this year.

Four web cameras, sponsored by Slingshot brand from Raven Industries, have been installed on the show site to see what’s going on during show days right from the FPS website.

Interactive map and exhibitor list is also featured to allow visitors to map their days at the show in advance.

A Farm Progress Show app is now available for free download to your Android or iPhone. Just search for “Farm Progress Show” in your store and download for free.

Phone delivered voice messages from Max Armstrong during the show days you choose when you register. Updates will include traffic updates, field demo reminders, program info and more! Call 708-675-4648 and follow prompts to register.

And FPS is also on Facebook and Twitter – oh, and on AgWired, too! It’s the next best thing to being there!