When it comes to biodiesel in farm machinery, New Holland is outstanding in the field. At the National Farm Machinery Show, most of the New Holland equipment on display proudly displayed soybean biodiesel signage, and company representatives wore buttons proclaiming their support for the domestically-produced fuel. “New Holland has a strong commitment to not only be a part of biodiesel, …
All About the Blue
Green farm equipment apparel has gone pretty mainstream in the past several years, but if you see someone sporting a New Holland blue shirt or cap, you can be fairly certain they are a real farmer. I talked with Glenn Brumley who was staffing the New Holland toys and merchandise display at the National Farm Machinery Show about some of …
2009 FinOvation Awards
Once again this year I had the pleasure of attending the Farm Industry News (FIN) FinOvation Awards banquet at the National Farm Machinery Show. FinOvation awards go to the most innovative products coming to the market, based on Farm Industry News readers’ interest Among the award winners this year was New Holland’s BB9000 Series large square balers. New Holland’s Bob …
Watchdogs on the Tail of HSUS
The new watchdog project on the tail of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is really showing a bite that matches its bark. The Center for Consumer Freedom (CCF) just launched HumaneWatch.org earlier this week to expose the agenda and activities of HSUS. It includes a sharp-toothed blog written by CCF’s Director of Research David Martosko, as well …
Video Tour of New Holland Exhibit at NFMS
2010 National Farm Machinery Show Photo Album There’s so much to see at New Holland exhibit at the 2010 National Farm Machinery Show that I had Dennis Hann take me on a tour and explain a little bit about everything. It ended up being just a few minutes longer than the 10 minute limit for YouTube, so I split it …
Seeing Old Friends at NFMS
2010 National Farm Machinery Show Photo Album You never know who you are going to run into at the National Farm Machinery Show, but I am sure this young man has been to many of these shows over the years. Many of our Agwired readers will recognize Mr. John Harvey, who was with DuPont for numerous years and very active …
New Holland Exec on State of the Industry
2010 National Farm Machinery Show Photo Album I had a chance to chat about the state of the farm machinery industry with Dennis Hann, manager of North American Strategic Planning for New Holland, at the 2010 National Farm Machinery Show. He told me that, even though some segments of the farm economy are suffering, they were seeing serious buyers at …
On the Sheep and Goat Radio Hour at NFMS
2010 National Farm Machinery Show Photo Album I happened to be in the right place at the right time to be a guest on “The Sheep and Goat Radio Hour” live with Ray Bowman from the National Farm Machinery Show on Thursday. Ray is executive director of the Kentucky Sheep and Goat Development Office and does this live internet show …
New Holland Workmaster Debut
2010 National Farm Machinery Show Photo Album New Holland’s new WORKMASTER™ tractors bear a trusted name, and the same important qualities that made the original WORKMASTER tractors so popular in the 1960s. The new Workmaster made its debut right out of the box and off the boat here at the National Farm Machinery Show. I talked with Mike Stolitca, New …
Lee Greenwood at National Farm Machinery Show
AgWired continuing coverage at the National Farm Machinery Show sponsored by: 2010 National Farm Machinery Show Photo Album Syngenta sponsors the Championship Tractor Pull at the National Farm Machinery Show, which kicks off each year to Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” This year it kicked off to Lee Greenwood performing his signature song live at the arena and on …