A major focus for New Holland here at the Farm Progress Show is their lineup of haying equipment. I spoke with Gary Wojcik who provided an overview of all the different products New Holland has just introduced. Products include: BR7000 Series Round Balers, Carted Wheel Rakes, Crop Mergers, H6000 Series Disc Mowers, H7000 Series Discbine® Disc Mower-Conditioners, H8000 Series Speedrower® …
Bird’s Eye View of Farm Progress Show
Today I had the privilege of climbing to the top of a five story Sukup grain storage bin to get a bird’s eye, 360 degree view of the grounds of the Progress City. Standing high above the crowd I could see and snap photos of the record crowds and all of the exhibits and activities going on below me. Although …
Get a Rustler From New Holland
The first big news at the Farm Progress Show was the announcement by New Holland, our sponsor, of their new utility vehicle called The Rustler. Carly is seen here in the driver seat of the one we have on display in the media tent. New Holland announces a new product for the hardworking rancher, farmer or property owner and the …
New Holland Seeing Pink in Australia
New Holland is brave enough to wear pink. New Holland compact tractors in Australia that is. New Holland, the global agricultural and construction equipment maker, commissioned Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) to paint five of its new compact tractors pink as part of the equipment maker’s drive to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Australia. The WWL team dissembled, …
Michael Peterson Celebrates 4th Celebrity Tractor Race
The 4th annual New Holland/Michael Peterson Celebrity Tractor Race was another rousing success at the CMA Music Festival. Not only is it a great promotion for New Holland and a fun way for fans to see some of their favorite stars in the tractor seat, it also raises money for the National FFA. “The tractor is going to be sold …
Rocking and Rolling With New Holland/Michael Peterson
Here are two biofuels promoters. Chuck Leavell, Rolling Stones (left) and Joe Jobe, CEO of the National Biodiesel Board. They were race contestants in the New Holland/Michael Peterson Celebrity Tractor Race. I caught both of them in the tent for a short interview. It was very noisy. They were having a lot of fun. Of course when I interviewed them …
Country Classic on Display at CMA
The CMA Music Festival in Nashville featured some well-known country legends like Reba McEntire and the Judds, so it was a perfect place for New Holland to display its own country classic, the Boomer 8N. “It’s a retro going back to the Ford 8N and we are very proud of that heritage of ours going back to the 40s and …
Bone Collector Competes in Celebrity Tractor Race
Michael Waddell is the star of Bone Collectors on the Outdoor Channel. He was one of the competitors in the New Holland Celebrity Tractor Race, hosted by Michael Peterson. Waddell gave it a valiant effort and hopefully will compete again next year.
A Michael Peterson Performance
I don’t know how many of you have had a chance to see Michael Peterson perform. With his permission I shot a video of him singing one of his biggest hits, “Drink Swear Steal & Lie” at the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville last night. He was being backed up by the band Stony Run.
New Holland Celebrity Tractor Race Hosted by Michael Peterson
The 2009 New Holland Celebrity Tractor Show, hosted by Michael Peterson, has concluded and we have a two time winner! He’s Darby Ledbetter, seen here with his wife, being interviewed by Cindy. I think Darby was pretty excited and did a victory lap with the checkered flag. I’ve updated the online photo album for your viewing pleasure. I’ll be posting …