The preview days for Agritechnica 2007 suggest that John Deere is going to be rather busy at the event this year. Typically, the preview days are reserved for media, honored guests and participants who don’t mind paying triple the normal entrance fee. But, the high-dollar tickets didn’t manage to keep a steady crowd away from John Deere’s revamped exhibit. Dr. …
Factory Fresh
There’s nothing like a fresh coat of crisp, bright green and a sassy, bold yellow to give real meaning to the term “factory fresh.” But, our group of reporters got to see more than just fresh paint on our tour of the John Deere facilities in Mannheim. We saw workers grinding out gears and assembling the nuts and bolts of …
Getting to Know John Deere in Germany
John Deere Werke Mannheim just celebrated it’s 50th year last year and Dr. Oliver Neumann says that milestone marked some remarkable accomplishments for John Deere. The most notable, Oliver says, is John Deere’s strong presence in the European market. Oliver says in the past 5 years, John Deere has nearly doubled its sales in the European market. European Beginnings It …
John Deere To Win Gold for E-Premium Power-House
Imagine a tractor that gave farmers enough light to work in the dark. Imagine a tractor that could be a portable, off-site power outlet. Imagine a tractor that has more “get up and go.” Bah. One might think that’s “unheard of”… well, before you scoff, think again. John Deere Werke Mannheim is poised to unleash a new series of E-Premium …
Beef U
The course objective: get more beef on more menus. The Beef Checkoff Program launched “Beef University“, earlier this year to offer the food service industry more education on beef. Beef Checkoff has partnered with Taco Bell, Boston Market and Quizno’s in the program to promote beef in food options outside the home. “Beef University” is a two cd set that …
Innovations, Trends and Visions… In Germany
For the next couple of days, Agwired.com is going to be your portal to one of the world’s biggest showcases for farm equipment. I’ve made my way all the way from Kansas City, MO to Frankfurt, Germany to cover Agritechnica 2007. This event is being held next week, November 13 through 17, but John Deere is hosting a group of …
Successful Farming Launches Farm Machinery Show
Farmers and ranchers can tune into a brand new show that’s devoted solely to farm machinery beginning tomorrow. Successful Farming is launching it’s Farm Machinery Show on both RFD-TV and high-definition RFD-HD. Premiering November 1, 2007, The Successful Farming Machinery Show the Successful Farming® Machinery Show will deliver all the best-read favorites from the magazine, and for the first time …
World Leaders to Speak on Food and Sustainability in New Orleans
The Presidents of Iceland and Bangladesh, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Norman Borlaug and soil and crop experts are all slated to speak at the 2007 International Annual Meetings in New Orleans Next month. The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) are hosting the international forum on food and …
ABA, Farmer Mac Renew Banking Options for Agricultural Real Estate
The pricing discounts agricultural borrowers are enjoying through the alliance between the American Bankers Assocation (ABA) and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (Farmer Mac) can count on receiving continued discount options. The ABA and Farmer Mac have renewed their exclusive agreement where ABA member banks are eligible for selected Farmer Mac products and customized loan packages through AgPower(SM). “Agricultural real …
Haas Avocado Board Gets Fresh Direction
Two new producer members, one new importer member and new alternates for each position are joining the Haas Avocado Board. Acting Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner authorized the new appointees who will serve three-year terms beginning November 1, 2007. Reappointed to the board are: Charley Wolk, Fallbrook, Calif. and Donald W. Reeder, Ventura, Calif., producer members; Ed Figueroa, Massapeque, N.Y. importer …