We see so much focus on corn and soybean row crop farming at the Farm Progress Show that it was refreshing to learn about growing blackberries! We also got to eat some of my favorite berry. Of course I remember coming home from picking in our patch where I grew up covered with scratches and picking out thorns. Things are …
New Holland New At Farm Progress Show
On opening day of the Farm Progress Show our sponsor, New Holland Agriculture, held a press conference to talk about new products and projects. Abe Hughes, New Holland Agriculture Sales & Marketing Vice President, led things off. I’ve recorded the full presentation that includes additional New Holland representatives providing product area updates in addition to Abe’s comments for you which …
Most Say Ag Sponsorships of Sport Events Okay
Last week we asked the question, “What is your opinion on ag-related sponsorships of sporting events?” 46% of you said Great way to reach certain audiences. 34% said Some are good, some not. 19% said Waste of money. Feel free to add your thoughts in the comments below. There are ag related sponsorships in just about every kind of sporting …
Day Two Farm Progress Show
Hello and welcome to day two of the Farm Progress Show. It’s a beautiful day but things are going to heat up today and even more so tomorrow. Put on some sunscreen, dress light and come on out and enjoy the show! The flags are flying and welcome you in. I don’t know what the attendance was yesterday but I’ve …
Jay Leno’s New Holland Boomer “Lil Tug” Going to Auction
This here’s a story about a tractor called “Lil Tug.” Lil Tug is a New Holland Boomer that did duty in Jay Leno’s Garage for years. His story is about to enter a new chapter though since Jay has taken possession of a New Holland Boomer 8N! Lil Tug will be auctioned and the proceeds will go to the Fisher …
Beck’s Hybrids Orange County Chopper Bikes
This is an awesome sight to biker fans. They are the Beck’s Hybrids 75th Anniversary custom built Orange County Choppers motorcycles. You can find some more photos in the photo album. The one on the left has a combine corn head with ears of corn for handles and both have vintage farm scenes on the gas tanks. You can stop …
Media Tent Is Open For Business at Farm Progress Show
Here’s the media tent maestro, Gene Hemphill, New Holland Agriculture. He’s making sure we’re all being taken care of. The weather here on the final day of set up is beautiful. Let’s hope it stays that way although the forecast is for it to turn much warmer by Thursday. The ZimmComm team is on location and Cindy’s off getting our …
Time For Farm Progress Show
Guess where the ZimmComm team will be this week. Yep, it’s Farm Progress Showtime! This is the layout of this year’s show. By Thursday afternoon we should have photos from all over the place. We’re on our way today to get set up and check things out. You can expect lots of story posts this week and we have to …
An Agvocacy 2.0 Wrap Up
We know Michele Payn-Knoper, Cause Matters, as the founder of the weekly Twitter conversation, AgChat. She’s also on the founding board of the AgChat Foundation and has done more work for it than anyone that I know. But she gives all the credit for what we’ve accomplished as an organization to the board and all the volunteers. Well, sometimes you …
Recognizing an AgChat AgNerd
During the Agvocacy 2.0 Conference one of the board members of the AgChat Foundation received some special recognition. He’s John Blue, Truffle Media. John says that what drew him to the AgChat Foundation was the hashtag on Twitter, #AgChat. As a media person and now officially an AgNerd he figured out how to archive the weekly Twitter conversations. He also …