The 2013 Farm Progress Show is underway in Decatur, Illinois. It was my pleasure to sit down and chat with Matt Jungmann, Show Manager and talk about the what’s up here this year, including the new air conditioned media tent sponsored by BASF, and that there are no field demonstrations thanks to the cooler temperatures experienced earlier this summer. …
AgLeader at 2013 Farm Progress Show
AgLeader Technology is on site at the 2013 Farm Progress Show highlighting their latest and greatest technologies for the upcoming spring planting season. New equipment being talked about in the AgLeader Technology tent include their AgFinity and Compass. Russ Morman is with AgLeader Technology and he tells us that it’s a hands on demonstration where you can not only learn …
New Holland On Site at Farm Progress Show
We are proud once again to have New Holland Agriculture as a major sponsor for our Farm Progress Show coverage here in Decatur, Illinois. Jamie Johansen spoke with New Holland’s Mike Cornman as the crew was getting set up late Monday about some of what is new this year from New Holland in the hay and forage department. “We’re debuting …
Farm Progress Show Preview
Hello from the 2013 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL. Let’s get a preview from Don Tourte, V.P. of Sales for Farm Progress America. Don says it’s a record number of exhibitors (70 new ones this year) requiring them to add a new street. Don says every major manufacturer will be showcasing their newest products and technology. It’s going to …
Media Ready for 2013 Farm Progress Show
It’s almost time to kick off the 2013 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL. The ZimmComm team is traveling that way today and looking forward to working out of the BASF Media Tent. Thank you to BASF for being the new sponsor and for providing an air conditioned tent. This will be much needed this week looking at the forecast. …
Corn Maturity Hampers Field Demonstrations
A cool and wet spring that delayed planting, followed by a cool summer, has forced the Farm Progress Show to cancel the field demonstrations normally held during the show. The 60th annual Farm Progress Show will take place Aug. 27, 28 and 29 in Decatur, Ill. Features: Record-breaking Crowds Anticipated Equipment Runway Show Expanded Exhibit Area The 2013 Farm Progress …
Nation’s Largest Outdoor Farm Show Expands
The nation’s largest outdoor farm event, Farm Progress Show, has once again exceeded the initial projections for exhibit space. But don’t worry they are introducing an expanded show site for the event to be held in Decatur, IL. August 27-29. A new street has been added as well as an annex. “When the Farm Progress Show sites were built in …
New Products from Monsanto
During the recent Farm Progress Show Monsanto’s Crop Protection Marketing Lead, Steve Knodle (left), sat down with me to talk about what is new with Monsanto. Steve says there are a number of new announcements from Monsanto this fall. One of them is Warrant Herbicide for pre-emerge use in soybeans and cotton for residual weed control. He says that it …
Bayer and the Bees
When a honey bee lands on a flower, she is helping to feed the world. Didn’t really think about it like that did you? In fact, honey bees are vital to agriculture and our food supply, and many bee populations have been dwindling at an alarming rate. This is why Bayer CropScience has launched a program to save the bees. …
John Deere Expands 6 Series Tractor Family
John Deere’s expanded family of 6 Series tractors were in the spotlight at the 2012 Farm Progress Show, spanning the spectrum to cover just about any need you have in a tractor. “We have 6D tractors which is our value spec tractor, we have a 6M which is our mid spec tractor – which replaces our 6030-7030 standard tractors, and …