My sponsor for my coverage of the Farm Progress Show last week was Monsanto and while sitting in the media tent there I had an idea for this week’s program that you might find interesting.
FlexFuel Motors
A new exhibit out here at the Farm Progress Show was put together in just the last 45 days by FlexFuel Motors.
The man who’s the inspiration and work horse behind it is Tad Whitten, Motor Sports Management, Inc. Besides having a variety of vehicles on display that utilize ethanol or biodiesel, he built a replica of the first ethanol filling station which was in Nebraska. As you can see in the picture he’s found pumps and other original equipment and even built the building as close to as possible to the original as he could.
Ethanol Car On Display
It seems like the number 17 Team Ethanol Indy Car is all over the place. It’s here on display at the Farm Progress Show courtesy of the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC). The man who’s been touring this around is Alan Slunecka, farmer and brother to EPIC Executive Director, Tom Slunecka. The vehicle here has a simulator attached and …
Monsanto’s Technology Chief
I finally got to tour the Monsanto exhibit last night. All I can say is “wow.” It’s got to be the coolest exhibit I’ve seen at this show. I know they’re my sponsor but you’d have to see it to believe
Combine Demonstration
With all the new technologies out, many of the people who come to the Farm Progress Show come to see the field demonstrations.
Ag in America Tour
The next generation is going to be our future farmers. It is important to educate the next generation and show them the importance of agriculture. Ag in America Tour is doing just that!
ADM’s Future
ADM is a large provider for farm commodities. They have a nice tent set up with a lot of employee around to talk to.
Mom and I
Today, my mother was able to attend the Farm Progress Show and she got to see a little bit of the blogging process I do everyday.
Corn Combustion
Corn has many uses, as well all know but a new up and growing industry is the corn burning stoves. My grandparents have one, and I know of a few others and they are very economical, energy sufficient, and effective.
Photo Contest and Rural Development
Our USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development, Thomas Dorr was on hand here at the Farm Progress Show.