Here is the next in our series as we introduce you to a few of dedicated precision ag equipment dealers in a series called “Getting to Know Ag Leader”. We caught up with Ken Diller of Hoober Inc. in Intercourse, Penn.: 1. From an agronomy standpoint, what do you consider to be the biggest issues facing growers today? Farmers are …
Pre-Planting Precision Ag Expectations
Precision agriculture is growing in popularity each year. And for one Ag Leader customer, Don Batie, keeping up with the latest and challenging himself to increase productivity and efficiency by using precision farming tools has been on his “to do” list for the past five years. Don’s farm is located northeast of Lexington, Neb., and consists of irrigated corn, soybean …
Record Crowd at Iowa Power Farming Show
The first day of the Iowa Power Farming Show this week drew a record 11,185 visitors, and attendance was still strong Wednesday and Thursday despite blowing snow and frigid temperatures. The great attendance is the main reason why Ag Leader Technology is a premier sponsor at the event, according to sales manager Mike Olsen. “It’s kind of in our back …
More Power to You at Iowa Power Show
With more than a century of history, the Iowa Power Farming Show has become the third largest farm show in the United States, according to show director Tom Junge. “We have over 300,000 square foot of exhibit space and about 750 exhibitors,” Junge said. “One thing we take pride in is we have all ag displays. We have three different …
Heading to the Iowa Power Farming Show
I am on my way to Des Moines right now, along with thousands of farmers and ranchers from around the Midwest, to see big iron and futuristic ag gadgets at the 2013 Iowa Power Farming Show. The show, January 29-31 at the Iowa Events Center, will feature more than 750 ag-related companies from 29 states and 4 Canadian provinces. With …
Get More of Ag Leader’s Insights Magazine!
Want to know more about the SMS software learning curve, or how Ag Leader products help farmers produce a variety of vegetables, in addition to corn and soybeans, or how tile drainage brings the water table down and yields up? You can find it all, and more, in Ag Leader’s Insights Magazine. “We want our customers to know that the …
Together We Are Ag Leader
An end user’s most important resource is their precision farming dealer. Ag Leader recognizes the importance of their dealer network and that’s why, in 2013, we’re going to introduce you to a few of those dedicated professionals in a series called “Getting to Know Ag Leader”. To kick things off, we caught up with Todd Peterson of Peterson Ag service …
New SMS Video Tutorials on YouTube Page
Some people were born with a voice destined for radio. Fortunately, Ag Leader training specialist Jessica Ahrens, who possesses all the qualities of a great broadcaster, decided to pursue a career in precision agriculture and is a member of the SMS Support Team! Many have heard her voice through a number of educational resources available including classroom training, free online …
Shimkus named Agribusiness Leader of the Year
Citing his contribution to the promotion, development and improvement of the agricultural industry in the Metro East, the St. Louis AgriBusiness Club named Representative John Shimkus as its AgriBusiness Leader of the Year. Shimkus accepted the award during the Club’s January meeting at Baisch and Skinner Wholesale Floral Distributor in St. Louis. Throughout his seven terms in Congress, Shimkus has …
Where to Find Ag Leader This Winter
Are you interested in getting the latest information about precision ag equipment? If so, here are a few stops you might want to schedule this winter in order to talk with Ag Leader experts: • Dakota Farm Show in Vermillion, SD, January 8-10 Click here for the conference program. • Fort Wayne Farm Show in Ft Wayne, IN, January 15-17 …