One of the most unique pieces of equipment on display at the Farm Progress Show was a wind machine. This hurricane on wheels is named after the Greek God of the cold north wind – Boreas. Unfortunately we couldn’t fire this monster up for a demonstration due to safety concerns but it still got a lot of attention. To find …
What’s New With Leica Geosystems
AgWired sponsor, Leica Geosystems, was very active at the Farm Progress Show. Here’s the team getting the job done when I stopped by. I spoke with Harlan Little, North American Business Manager, on the far right, to learn what’s new with Leica. Harlan says they’ve got a lot of interest in their touch screen units, the mojoMINI and mojo3D. He …
New Holland Social Media Cow
New Holland is going social and in this week’s program you can learn all about it from Digital Brand Engagement Specialist, Rebecca Yates. I spoke with Rebecca at the Farm Progress Show to learn about how New Holland is using social networking channels like YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. One of the components of their launch into the new media world …
New Holland NH2 Helping Achieve The Independent Energy Farm
One of the coolest examples of new technology on display at the Farm Progress Show is the New Holland NH2 hydrogen powered tractor. Paul Trella, New Holland, told me all about it on video this morning. He says the tractor is part of their effort to help create the energy independent farm. The tractor is not in commercial production but …
The Dirt On Seeds
I remember when the idea of a company blog was just so “silly.” But really, it is amazing how the self publishing platform has grown. The latest entry coming to my attention this morning is The Dirt On Seeds by Syngenta Seeds. Joanna has conducted a couple of interviews with Syngenta here at the Farm Progress Show btw. We’ll feature …
Pioneer Hi-Bred Announces IMPACT at Farm Progress Show
Pioneer Hi-Bred announced IMPACT today. That’s Intensively Managed Product Advancement, Characterization and Training trials. The announcement was made at a press event in their exhibit at the Farm Progress Show. I spoke with Brent Wilson about the new initiative. You can listen to him describe what this means for Pioneer’s customers in my interview below. Pioneer Hi-Bred announced plans to …
Live Strong With New Holland
USB memory sticks just keep coming out in cool new “styles.” Gene Hemphill, New Holland, is providing the media with media kits saved on them that are built into a bracelet. Kind of looks like the LiveStrong ones and as you can see it’s helping me display mine! Thanks to Meghan Grebner, JMP Media Group, for the photo. Farm Progress …
New Holland Unveils T8 and T9 Tractors
New Holland unveiled their new T8 and T9 Tractors today at the Farm Progress Show. Prior to the unveiling the company held a press conference. I’ve got the audio for you below. The rain miraculously stopped just as it was time for the outdoor unveiling. What timing! New Holland T8 Series tractors combine the productivity enhancing speed and stability of …
New Holland Is Farm Raised
New Holland is rebuilding it’s brand and social media is playing a key role in the program. I learned about it from David Greenberg, New Holland Senior Director of Marketing for North America. You can find what New Holland is doing at IAmFarmRaised.com. David says that “Farm raised is an emotional expression that touches the soul of who we are, …
Steer Your Deere
To promote and show off the new steering technology of the John Deere 8R tractors the company has sponsored a new game on Agriculture.com called Steer Your Deere. Navigate a John Deere 8R Series tractor down an obstacle-strewn path. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to acquire ACS, immediately noticing easier steering ability. You’ll generate income for travel time, …