At the New Holland Media Day just prior to the Farm Progress Show we got to see the new Tier 4B Front-boom Guardian Sprayer. In the video below you will learn about the features of this sprayer which include: The smart way to spray: ‘never look back’ Industry-leading horsepower, ground clearance, ride and turning radius 1,600 US/gallon tank and 120-foot …
Growth Energy Displays a Model Ethanol Plant
As part of New Holland’s commitment to being the Clean Energy Leader the company is very publicly and actively showing its support for biofuels like ethanol. During the Farm Progress Show not only could you find displays showing how and why the company supports home grown energy but there was also a special display on hand from Growth Energy. New …
Typo 2 Keyboard for iPhone 5/5S
I took the new Typo 2 Keyboard for iPhone 5/5S on the road with me this week. It has a very different feel to it and very needed changes on the keyboard. You can see the new features in the video below but one in particular makes a big difference between using version one. The Typo 2 now has a …
Final Farm Progress Show Day Cancellation
Well the show started to go on today. However, the weather finally deteriorated and the Farm Progress Show has just announced final day cancellation since lightning has entered the area. I got my notice via Twitter. The first two days were great and the ZimmComm Team got everything done that absolutely had to be done. We wish we could have …
Jeff Simmons, Elanco, Accepts #ALSIceBucketChallenge
Another ALS IceBucketChallenge has been met. This time it’s Jeff Simmons, Elanco Animal Health. He received my challenge and he has answered it and issued his own. Here’s what Jeff did: Elanco president Jeff Simmons accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge from Chuck Zimmerman and Tyson president and CEO Donnie Smith, then challenges U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly of Indiana, Heifer …
Guess Whose FPS Boots
It’s time once again for an edition of “Guess Whose Boots.” This time it’s from the Farm Progress Show. Here’s how it works. The first person to guess correctly by leaving a comment will receive a ZimmComm Swag Bag gift in the mail. So get your thinking cap on and give it your best guess. No hints for now. 2014 …
Farm Progress Show Sunset
I couldn’t get a Farm Progress Show sunrise today but I did get the sunset! After I took this one and looked at it I realized there was a flag in front of the sun. That was a big surprise! Then another few miles down the road I had to pull over by a corn field. It was too good …
Abe Hughes Takes #ALSIceBucketChallenge
Today Abe Hughes, VP New Holland North America, took up my ALS IceBucketChallenge at the Farm Progress Show during and end of day Club Blue reception. Take a look and let me know what you think. Abe did not spare on the ice and water! During Abe’s video he challenged Jeff Broin, POET; Forrest Roberts, NCBA and Jim Streater, a …
New Holland PLM Connect Telematics
New Holland’s Chris Carrier, PLM and T7 Tractor Manager, started his presentation on the new PLM Connect Telematics by mentioning New Holland’s four strategic pillars PLM which are Open, Connected, Smart and Supported. During New Holland Media Day Chris led us through some of the features of the new services and then walked ag media representatives through it on tablets …
New Holland T8 SmartTrax
Today New Holland announces a very unique tractor with rear tracks and front wheels. It’s the T8 SmartTrax. The media got a preview of the new machine which will be on the Farm Progress Show lot this week. Telling us all about it is Nathan Graham, T8, T9 and PLM Product Trainer. Here is some information about the new product. …