Here’s the New Holland exhibit from a high level view early morning. It’s very different this year. No big blue and white striped tents for example. That’s part of the new New Holland branding strategy according to the head of global communications for CNH, Gualberto Rainieri. He’s one of the corporate executives here at the show that I had a …
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If you like to go fishing then stop by the Wyffels Hybrids exhibit at the Farm Progress Show. During Wyfelmania you can fish for prizes and it is a great spot to cool off while getting an opportunity for some cool Wyffels gear. One of the owners of Wyffels Hybrids is Bill Wyffels. He manages the company with his brother …
Farm Progress Show Concert
From the looks of it the Farm Progress Show concert was a big success. On stage were Tracy Lawrence and Tracy Byrd. I didn’t stay for the show. Too tired and I had a little ways to drive to get back “home.” It’s been a few years since they did this at a show. Country music and agriculture always just …
Moon Over Farm Progress Show
I know this isn’t a sunrise but I just didn’t get a good shot of it this morning. Instead you get the moon over the Farm Progress Show. When I got to the media tent we had a Highway Patrolman stop in. He said they had over 50 heat problem call-ins yesterday. It was definitely easy to overdo it in …
Another Farm Progress Show Sunset
Here’s today’s Farm Progress Show sunset for you. This is outside my hotel in Clinton, IL. The photo is in the photo album and looks a lot better large size. I hope the clouds mean that some weather is moving through and tomorrow will bring cooler temperatures. I guess we’ll see. Farm Progress Show Photo Album AgWired coverage of the …
Ag Secretary Visits Jay Leno’s Ecojet at New Holland Tent
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns visited around while he was here at the Farm Progress Show. One of his stops was the New Holland tent to see Jay Leno’s Ecojet, the concept car that runs on 100% biodiesel. Pictured (l-r) are Alan Kemper, VP of the American Soybean Association, Harold Boyanovsky, CEO of CNH, Sec. Johanns and Ricky “Skip” Tyler who …
Jeff Nalley Cools His Computer
Did I mention that it’s hot here at the Farm Progress Show? Hot enough that Jeff Nalley, The Cromwell Ag Network, is having to cool his notebook computer in front of the cooler units so it will turn back on. He’s even got a cooling unit for it to sit on but it’s not enough. We’re working these computers pretty …
Sec. of Ag Mike Johanns Visits Farm Progress Show
Our U. S. Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns is visiting the Farm Progress Show today. His first stop was the media tent where he awarded EJ Water Cooperative with $8.8 million for a loan and grant to build a water treatment plant. This is part of USDA’s Rural Development initiative. Johanns then proceeded to make some comments regarding the farm …
Pioneer Provides For The World’s Demands
The Pioneer tent is a really popular place here at the Farm Progress Show. For one thing they’re popping corn at the entrance but more importantly they’ve got air conditioning. I took a break from the sun in their tent and spoke with Jerry Harrington and GW Fuhr. GW says that Pioneer has a very comprehensive display for farmers this …
Leon Corzine Wins Abraham Lincoln Ag Award
I think everybody knows Leon Corzine, central Illinois farmer and former chairman of the National Corn Growers Association. He’s a big champion of biotechnology and renewable fuels. Well all that work he’s done for so many years and on so many levels was recognized yesterday by Lincoln Heritage Committee as they bestowed the Abraham Lincoln National Agriculture Award on him …