How about a look ahead to spring weather and the celebration of agriculture? A lot of the country is dealing with winter weather right now and we hope everyone is safe during the current storm. But National Ag Day is right around the corner. I’ll be attending once again this year. Let’s learn what will be going on in Washington, …
Renewed Energy at New Holland
During the National Farm Machinery Show, New Holland was once again a prime sponsor of ours. There was a lot of blue and yellow on their lot. So let’s learn about some of the changes going on in the marketing area at New Holland. I visited with Mark Hooper who has been named Director of Marketing for New Holland North …
The Samsung Galaxy Phablet is Fabulous
It’s a phone. It’s a small tablet. It’s a phablet. Actually, it’s the Samsung GALAXY Note II seen here sporting the AgWired App (Got it on your device yet?). I know my Android buddies are wondering about me now. Saying nice thing about an Android device. But I do have an open mind! After enjoying a Droid Razr as my …
2013 Championship Tractor Pull
I had only a very few minutes this year to stick my head in the door at Freedom Hall here at the Kentucky State Fairgrounds for the Championship Tractor Pull. But it was an exciting few minutes watching some high horsepower in action. You absolutely have to have ear plugs or else. The action ends tomorrow with championship rounds. I’ll …
2013 FinOvation Awards
Farm Industry News held its annual FinOvation Awards dinner here at the National Farm Machinery Show last night. A lot of the winners were on hand including our sponsor New Holland. Pictured are Gary Wojcik (left) and Mark Hooper with their award: Tractors: High horsepower, 4WD – T9 with SmartTrax, New Holland The T9 4WD tractor with tracks from New …
Managing Insects for Greater Yields
We hear a lot about weed resistance but don’t forget about insect resistance. That’s why I visited with Adam Prestegord (not pictured), product manager for FMC’s insecticide business. We talked about Capture LFR. This product protects a seed or young seedling, even a biotech variety, before an insect can do some damage! Farmers can use liquid Capture LFR as an …
New Holland Excavators Handy on the Farm
New Holland is integrating its construction business more closely with agriculture and that was on display here at the National Farm Machinery Show. One of those items on display is a mini excavator. I learned about it by visiting with Barry Newton, seen here talking with a customer. Barry says an excavator is a great machine for moving dirt and …
Opening Day of National Farm Machinery Show
The first day of the National Farm Machinery Show has been a busy one. The large crowd was treated to some light snow which has now melted and it seemed to have no effect on attendance that I can tell. I visited with Corinne Fetter, Director of Expositions, once again to get her outlook on this year’s show. She says …
Agriblogging From National Farm Machinery Show
Thank you FMC for sponsoring the media room at the 2013 National Farm Machinery Show once again. It’s a little quiet in here this afternoon. Heck, the show doesn’t open until tomorrow! I just like to get checked in and get my bearings before all the action starts. Over the next several days I’ll be looking for stories from our …
New Holland’s New NCBA Partnership
A lot is new with New Holland and that includes expanded support of the livestock industry as this display shows early in the morning at the 2013 Cattle Industry Convention & Trade Show in Tampa, FL. To get an overview of everything New Holland is doing to support livestock producers I spoke with Abe Hughes, VP, North America. He says …