RFA Ethanol Podcast

Sundown on Farm Progress

Chuck Zimmerman

The sun is actually down at this point but that’s where it was as I was driving out of the Farm Progress Show this evening. While I’m here Cindy will be attending the National Institute for Animal Agriculture’s ID InfoExpo in Kansas City. Once again she’ll be producing their virtual press room using our AgNewsWire.AgWired.com service. That means that ag …

Ag Groups, Farm Progress Show, New Holland

Jay Leno’s Ecojet on Display in New Holland Exhibit

Chuck Zimmerman

If you’ve been reading AgWired long then you know I’ve been following Jay Leno’s Ecojet car fueled by biodiesel. Well thanks to New Holland the car is here on display. What I want to talk Jay in to is letting me take it for a spin on these nicely paved roads here in Progress City. With 700 horse power I’m …

Farm Progress Show, New Holland

Media Tent at Farm Progress Show

Chuck Zimmerman

Once again the media tent is being sponsored by New Holland. Gene says he’s got “air conditioners” this year but they’re not turned on yet. Right now I’m one of the few, the proud, the first wave of ag media on site. I’m hoping that I won’t be the last one out of here tonight so it’s getting time to …

Farm Progress Show, New Holland

Highway View of Farm Progress Show

Chuck Zimmerman

This is the view people attending the Farm Progress Show will have from Hwy. 72 at exit #144. Once they get to that exit they’ll know where they are. I’m staying up in Clinton, IL which is really not far away. I made my reservation back in March and the closest I cold find was this room. It ought to …

Farm Progress Show, New Holland

AgWired At Farm Progress Show

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s a hot one here on move in day at the Farm Progress Show but I’ve seen nothing but smiles so far. The media tent is open and AgWired is set up and posting. In case you didn’t know it we have paved streets that are lined on the sides with gravel. Of course it won’t rain this year. It …

Farm Progress Show, New Holland

Farm Progress Show Here We Come

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s show time in Progress City, IL (near Decatur) and the weather is looking beautiful. I’m off to the big show today and will be reporting on all the activities of the 2007 Farm Progress Show. My sponsor for this year’s coverage is New Holland. We’re going to find out what’s “new” with New Holland right here so don’t forget …

Farm Progress Show, New Holland

Playing With Past and Future in the Present

Laura McNamara

I already clued you in to what Tad Whitten is doing right now at the Missouri and Iowa State Fairs. Now, I’ve got the scoop on what Tad will be doing for this year’s Farm Progress Show coming up at the end of August. Tad says he will be debuting a new filling station replica: tad_whitten2.mp3

Ethanol, Farm Progress Show

Country Music at 2007 Farm Progress Show

Chuck Zimmerman

We’ll be country rocking at this year’s Farm Progress Show. They’ve decided to add country music entertainment to the show this year in Illinois with two good acts. Tracy Lawrence and Tracy Byrd are set to perform their popular country music hits on the Farm Progress Show stage, sponsored by Grinnell Mutual, in a live country music concert Wed., Aug. …

Farm Progress Show, Farm Shows

Inventors Challenged by Farm Progress Show

Chuck Zimmerman

I’ve got my media registration submitted and a hotel room somewhat near the 2007 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, IL. It doesn’t hurt to plan ahead. If you’re an inventor and want a shot at some significant publicity then you might want to consider entering the Farm Progress Show Inventors Challenge. Farmers have a chance to enter their original inventions …

Farm Progress Show

Farm Progress Show Iowa Biennial Location

Chuck Zimmerman

Looking past this year’s Farm Progress Show to next year, the location has been set and it’ll be the permanent biennial site in Iowa. The dates for 2008 are set for Aug. 26, 27 and 28. The location is east of Boone, Iowa. This long-term facility for the nation’s largest outdoor farm show will be developed on nearly 600 acres …

Farm Progress Show