New Holland Compact Tractors Deliver Big Results

Chuck Zimmerman

It’s said that good things come in small packages, and when it comes to New Holland’s line of compact tractors make that great things! During the recent New Holland Construction Media Event held at the company’s headquarters in New Holland, PA, I talked with Doran Herritt, Brand Marketing Manager for New Holland’s less than 60 HP Tractors. He was quick …

Agribusiness, Audio, New Holland, Tractor

New Holland Genesis T8 in Action

Chuck Zimmerman

Last week New Holland introduced the new Genesis T8 Series Tractor. I shot some video of it which I added to my interview with Gary Wojcik, Segment Marketing Manager for large horsepower tractors. If you are familiar with the original Genesis tractor (picture in photo album of a restored model) or have a story to tell about them then New …

Agribusiness, Equipment, New Holland, Tractor, Video

Revitalizing New Holland Construction

Chuck Zimmerman

I don’t know about you but I’ve been seeing a whole lot more of New Holland in the last couple years. And that includes outside of the work we’ve been doing with the company through their support of our coverage of industry events. The driving force is Abe Hughes, VP, North America, seen here talking with construction industry media representatives …

Agribusiness, Audio, New Holland, Tractor, Video

The New Holland Genesis T8 Series

Chuck Zimmerman

A Genesis is going on at New Holland. Specifically, a Genesis T8 Series of tractors! Here’s one of the newest tractor in the New Holland line out in the field at New Holland headquarters in Pennsylvania. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the industry-changing GENESIS™ tractor, New Holland has built a machine to honor its legacy—the GENESIS™ T8 Series tractor. …

Agribusiness, Audio, New Holland, Tractor

New Holland & NASCAR Salute American Military

Chuck Zimmerman

New Holland is partnering with NASCAR in an “American Salute” to recognize the courage, service and sacrifice of our military and their families. The picture is Champ, the New Holland tractor hood, autographed by NASCAR 2012 Sprint Cup champions. It is being auctioned off by the NASCAR Foundation in support of veterans and their families. Proceeds are being donated to …

Agribusiness, New Holland, Tractor

New Holland Commodity Classic Boomer Winners

Chuck Zimmerman

The New Holland drawing drew a typically large crowd to their exhibit during this afternoon’s Commodity Classic trade show. Growers who completed the demographic information on their registration form were automatically entered to win a New Holland Boomer 20 Compact Tractor. AgriTalks’s host Mike Adams announced the drawing again and the winners are Melvin & Patricia Cripe of Michigan. Actually …

Agribusiness, Audio, Commodity Classic, New Holland, Tractor

More Power to You at Iowa Power Show

Cindy Zimmerman

With more than a century of history, the Iowa Power Farming Show has become the third largest farm show in the United States, according to show director Tom Junge. “We have over 300,000 square foot of exhibit space and about 750 exhibitors,” Junge said. “One thing we take pride in is we have all ag displays. We have three different …

Ag Leader, Agribusiness, Audio, Equipment, Events, Iowa Power Show, Precision Agriculture, Technology, Tractor

Get Ready for Championship Tractor Pull

Melissa Sandfort

High-horsepower, high-volume competition returns to the 52nd Annual Western Farm Show in 2013 with one of the show’s most popular attractions – the Championship Tractor Pull. More than 150 drivers and machines from 15 states will compete for $64,600 in prize money during the three-day pulling competition, which gets under way at 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 21-23, at …

Agribusiness, Events, Tractor

Savings in the Tank for GROWMARK Lubricants

Cindy Zimmerman

You’ve probably never heard of a VI Improver Solubilizer Tank, but if you use any of the quality lubricants marketed by GROWMARK, it makes a difference. The VI (which stands for Viscosity Index) Improver that was installed in GROWMARK’s remodeled Council Bluffs lubricant facility has helped them to improve productivity and efficiency in lubricant blending, according to Craig Stout, director …

Audio, Equipment, GROWMARK, Tractor

Monsanto’s Robb Fraley Talks Technology at WFP

Cindy Zimmerman

Biotechnology and precision agriculture technology are twin advancements in farming that are working together to help increase productivity to feed the world. Monsanto‘s executive vice president and chief technology officer Dr. Robert Fraley addressed the topic of game changing innovations that are shaping the future of green technology during the 2012 World Food Prize Borlaug Dialogue last week in Des …

Audio, Biotech, Elanco, Precision Agriculture, Technology, Tractor, World Food Prize