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 …
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 …
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 …
Alltech Town Branch Bourbon Samples
During the Cattle Industry Convention trade show attendees stopping by the Alltech booth got a rare treat, if you were there for the Alltech Beef, Bourbon and Beer Happy Hour Reception. Served at the reception were Alltech’s new Town Branch Bourbon and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale. I’m not sure what the status is of distribution and availability of the bourbon …
Rural Broadband Opportunities
You could look at this map and see lots of black areas that show there is no local broadband coverage and think negatively. Or you could see these areas as opportunities like the FCC does. This is an interactive map released last week showing areas with “potential” for broadband support via a program as described in their release. I agree …
The Next Big Thing In Ag Communications/Social Media
I tweeted this yesterday morning, “Chuck. What’s the next “big” thing in ag communications/social media?” I get asked a lot. What do you think?” And I got replies thank you very much. Here are some of them: From Twitter: currently, Pinterest RT @AgriBlogger: “Chuck. What’s the next “big” thing in ag communications/social media?” What do you think? Pinterest RT @AgriBlogger: …
The SoilWeb App
Add another app to your Ag Apps folder on your smartphone. It’s free for both iPhone and Android users. The app, SoilWeb, combines online soil survey information with the GPS capabilities of smartphones. The SoilWeb app is a portable version of the UC Davis California Soil Resource Lab’s Web-based interface to digital soil survey data from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation …
2012 BlogWorld & New Media Expo
A growing number of farmers and agribusiness people are becoming not only social media savvy (as in using social media) but proficient in using it to strategically communicate with consumers and each other. But we can all learn more and get better and the 2012 BlogWorld & New Media Expo is one of the places you can go to immerse …