Dow Agrosciences Says No More Limitations for 2,4-D

Laura McNamara August 28, 2007

Dow AgroSciences hasn’t set up camp at the Farm Progress Show in ten years. But, this year, the company says it has some exciting new technology to present and couldn’t skip out on offering farmers in Progress City a first-hand look. Dow AgroSciences Global Corn Business Leader Tom Wiltrout kicked off a press conference introducing the company’s Herbicide Tolerant Traits technology, which has been under development for 2 to 3 years. Tom says the the traits have already been introduced in corn. He adds that Dow AgroSciences has also overcome limitations for the 2,4-D herbicide, allowing farmers to capitalize on what he calls the most affordable Broadleaf Weed control you can get.

Listen to Tom Wiltrout here: tom_wiltrout.mp3

Or you can download here: Dow AgroSciences 2007 Farm Progress Show Press Conference (14:00 min mp3)

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Another Farm Progress Sunset

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2007

I doubt I can keep the sunrise/sunset pictures coming but I’ll try.

Here’s the sunset on the way “home” from the show today.

This is part way up Hwy. 51 to Clinton, IL, where I’m staying.

It was a very cool looking sunset which I just didn’t want to miss.

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Exhibitor’s Welcome

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2007

I am impressed with the welcome we received here this evening at the exhibitor’s dinner. Here’s the greeting line.

I walked through this group by myself and they clapped and shook my hand and even gave me some presents. They said how glad they were that I was here.

I’ll tell you what. After spending the day on site since 6am they were a welcome sight. Especially since they had a cool tent, some cool refreshments and some mighty fine beef brisket. Thank you!

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New Holland Igloos

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2007

Our sponsor for coverage of this year’s Farm Progress Show is New Holland and to help you understand what they’re showing farmers I’ve got an interview with Gene Hemphill.

In the interview Gene describes the new products on display for farmers and talks about the new New Holland Agriculture logo. In the past we’d be looking at very large blue and white striped tents but this year we’ve got yellow and blue “igloos” and tall columns showcasing the new logo. It’s very different.

Gene says that 20 years ago when he started sponsoring the media tent he would put out typewriters. What are they? Now we’re using wireless internet connections.

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Pioneer Biofuels Support

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2007

I went out to my car a little while ago to sit in the air conditioning and the thermometer in it said 101 degrees. It is toasty here. In fact, my computer here in the media tent is heating up and acting up or I’d have some video posted for you already.

So, I’m packing up and heading to the exhibitor appreciation event while Laura covers the Monsanto media event. Hopefully from the comfort of my air conditioned room later this evening I’ll get some more posts up. In the meantime feel free to browse the photo album.

I wish I’d known that the Pioneer tent had air conditioning or I would have made it there earlier today and I may not have left.

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New Dekalb Youth Scholarships & WingWear

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2007

On stage in the media tent here at the Farm Progress Show this morning was Monsanto. Here’s their head of U. S. operations, Jim Zimmer.

He says they’re continuing to support farm youth initiatives. Today he was here to announce 10 new Dekalb youth scholarships. 10 students will receive $2,500. He says the FFA will be involved but students don’t have to be FFA members to qualify. Dekalb also introduced Dekalb WingWear, their own line of apparel. A portion of every purchase will be donated to fund youth scholarships in ag-related degrees.

You can listen to the press conference here: fp-07-monsanto.mp3

Or you can download here: Monsanto Press Conference (6 min MP3)

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Cruising in the ZimMobile

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2007

Laura and I went out on a drive around in the ZimMobile. The breeze was so nice that I thought about just driving around for a while.

I left Laura in the John Deere tent where she’s doing some interviews while I came back here to get some posts done. It is hot in the media tent so I’m going to try to get caught up and then go find some air conditioning!

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Matt Jungmann is Farm Progress Show Manager

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2007

Matt Jungmann is National Shows Manager for Farm Progress Companies. I passed him just a few minutes ago as Laura and I were doing a drive around. While I was interviewing Matt the AgriTalk Mike’s showed up (Mike Adams and Mike Perrine) so they joined in.

Matt and Mike agree that this is one of the largest opening day crowds they’ve seen in a while. It’s hot and sunny but there’s a nice breeze.

You can listen to our interview here: fp-07-jungmann.mp3

Or you can download here: Matt Jungmann Interview (4 min MP3)

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Trimble-Dickey-John Hybrid Precision Agriculture

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2007

The first press conference of the day here at the Farm Progress Show was held jointly by Trimble and Dickey-John. On the stage are Jim Stephens, Trimble Ag Media Relations, Erick Arveson, GM, Trimble Ag Division and Chris Tarpley, VP of Sales and Marketing, Dickey-John.

The companies announced that they’ve joined forces to offer precision farming solutions using their combined technology. Their “hybrid” systems will offer one stop shopping for seamless systems through both their dealer networks. You can hear more about what this means in their opening comments at the press conference.

You can listen to their comments here: fp-07-trimble.mp3

Or you can download here: Trimble/Dickey-John Press Conference (8 min MP3)

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Sunrise on Farm Progress Show

Chuck Zimmerman August 28, 2007

We go from sunset to sunrise here at the Farm Progress Show.

The early farm broadcasters beat me here this morning. Not all of them are working here in the media tent. You’ll find them scattered all over the place.

I’m all set up and ready to bring you all the action and excitement. Right now I’m going to go get my golf cart. Back in a while.

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