Here’s the New Holland exhibit from a high level view early morning. It’s very different this year. No big blue and white striped tents for example. That’s part of the new New Holland branding strategy according to the head of global communications for CNH, Gualberto Rainieri. He’s one of the corporate executives here at the show that I had a …
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If you like to go fishing then stop by the Wyffels Hybrids exhibit at the Farm Progress Show. During Wyfelmania you can fish for prizes and it is a great spot to cool off while getting an opportunity for some cool Wyffels gear. One of the owners of Wyffels Hybrids is Bill Wyffels. He manages the company with his brother …
Farm Progress Show Concert
From the looks of it the Farm Progress Show concert was a big success. On stage were Tracy Lawrence and Tracy Byrd. I didn’t stay for the show. Too tired and I had a little ways to drive to get back “home.” It’s been a few years since they did this at a show. Country music and agriculture always just …
Moon Over Farm Progress Show
I know this isn’t a sunrise but I just didn’t get a good shot of it this morning. Instead you get the moon over the Farm Progress Show. When I got to the media tent we had a Highway Patrolman stop in. He said they had over 50 heat problem call-ins yesterday. It was definitely easy to overdo it in …
Another Farm Progress Show Sunset
Here’s today’s Farm Progress Show sunset for you. This is outside my hotel in Clinton, IL. The photo is in the photo album and looks a lot better large size. I hope the clouds mean that some weather is moving through and tomorrow will bring cooler temperatures. I guess we’ll see. Farm Progress Show Photo Album AgWired coverage of the …
Syngenta Maximizes
Merging the latest in seed technology with resistance management is the key Syngenta wants to give to farmers so they can fully maximize their productivity. I grabbed Craig Abell with Syngenta Crop Protection and Syngenta Brands NK Seeds Steve Pig to talk about how the two sects work together to give farmers the most out each bushel and acre. Listen …
Whack-A-Worm
Farmers wanting to payback all those pesky little pests that challenge them in the field can at the Monsanto display. Well, sort of. Blue flashing lights and ringing buzzer sounded after each whacking spree. The game lured the largest line in the exhibit when I stopped in to check it out. Visitors could also check out a mountain display of …
Ag Secretary Visits Jay Leno’s Ecojet at New Holland Tent
Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns visited around while he was here at the Farm Progress Show. One of his stops was the New Holland tent to see Jay Leno’s Ecojet, the concept car that runs on 100% biodiesel. Pictured (l-r) are Alan Kemper, VP of the American Soybean Association, Harold Boyanovsky, CEO of CNH, Sec. Johanns and Ricky “Skip” Tyler who …
Case IH, FFA Celebrate Golden 60th
The restored antique Farmall sits next to the Gold Signature Edition Farmall tractor at the Case IH display in Progress City, IL to commemorate the company’s 60th year as an FFA sponsor. Case IH is auctioning the Gold Edition Farmall on ebay and all proceeds will go toward charity. The auction ends at the close of this week. Senior Marketing …
Off to the Races!
Big or small, from Yamaha to remote control, the crowds at the 2007 Farm Progress Show are checking out the dirt tracks and the turf tracks. Consumers can climb on to various Yamaha four-wheelers and hit the small, rugged dirt track just outside of the exit to the field harvesting demonstrations to get a feel for which Yamaha model suits …