Fastline Publications unveiled AgRacer at the 2012 National Farm Machinery Show. This game app is available for the iPhone/touch/iPad and Android devices. AgRacer takes the fun of racing and introduces farm equipment and lets you compete for prizes every month. Choose from 7 vehicles to race and earn points by winning and driving the biggest vehicles that help generate the …
2012 National Farm Machinery Show Outlook
The 2012 National Farm Machinery Show is off to a fast start this year. I spoke with Corinne Fetter, Director of Expositions, to get a preview of this year’s show. Corinne is pictured being interviewed on AgriTalk this morning. Corinne says they had a waiting list for the 47th annual show with some companies still trying to get in as …
Prospects Looking Good for Higher Farm Equipment Sales
Just in time for the 2012 National Farm Machinery Show, our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “How do you think farm equipment sales will do this year compared to last?” Things are looking bright for exhibitors here since 48% said Higher. However, 34% said Lower and 18% said Same. I think that’s a positive outlook. What do you think? Our …
Zimfo Bytes
Leica Geosystems has entered into a software license agreement with Deere & Company to provide guidance software for a range of new AutoTrac Ready tractor models directly via the ISOBUS. AgGateway will facilitate a new project called Crop Protection Canada Connectivity to electronically link crop protection product manufacturers, distributors and retailers. U.S. Wheat Associates recently celebrated 50 years of partnership …
World Ag Expo Kicks Off
I wonder how many people are spending a romantic St. Valentine’s Day out at World Ag Expo. I was not there but got a photo courtesy of one of the live web cams. This is a show I’ve always wanted to attend but it just never seems to work out for one reason or another. The 45th annual World Ag …
R+K names Rob Merritt VP, Director, Public Relations
Rhea + Kaiser has named public relations professional Rob Merritt as VP, Director, Public Relations, effective immediately. Rob will lead public relations strategic planning and project implementation for all clients; oversee public relations new business efforts; and foster and build the agency’s public relations team. Rob brings more than 20 years of public relations and integrated marketing and communications experience …
47th National Farm Machinery Show and 44th Championship Tractor Pull
It’s time for the 2012 National Farm Machinery Show. Cindy and I are headed that way today and will be tweeting with the show hashtag, #NFMS12. Here’s a little information for you. Dates: Wednesday, Feb. 15 through Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 Show Hours: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. daily (Eastern Standard Time) Location: Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209 …
Happy St. Valentine’s Day
Happy St. Valentine’s Day. Yes, there is an “St.” on the front of that or at least there used to be. Bottom line is that it’s a day for romance and to say “I love you.” I’ve always been big on flowers. Just ask Cindy. This is our 36th St. Valentine’s Day! I think I should have invested in a …
Stick a fork in it.
That’s kind of how I feel about today – Valentine’s Day. Not that I don’t tell the people I love that I love them and not that I don’t believe in love, it’s just over-priced, over-hyped and over-rated if you ask me. I instructed my husband if he was thinking of getting me flowers to save his money and buy …
Commodity Classic Already Shatters Attendance Records
The 2012 Commodity Classic is still two weeks away, but the annual meeting of corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers has already shattered attendance records. Last year, total attendance set a record of 4,826 show participants. This year, registrations for the 17th annual event have already surpassed the 5,000 mark with two more weeks left until onsite registration opens. “We …