One of the new utility tractors that John Deere has just launched is the 5D, 5E, 5E Limited and 5M Series. To learn more about it I spoke with Blake Barnes at one of our field stops during this week’s media event. Utility tractors ranging from 45 – 105 engine horsepower have many uses for property owners, commercial operators, governmental …
New Mower Attachment From John Deere
At today’s John Deere product launch we went to classes on utility tractors. I think we had about 6 different stations where we could listen to presentations and then get to ride and drive on our own. One item that got a lot of attention today was the new easily detachable underbelly mowers for these utility tractors. After you drop …
John Deere Kicks Off Drive Green Event
We’re getting ready to “Drive Green” here in Sarasota, FL. Dozens of media representatives are gathered here to ride and drive some new John Deere tractors. The company announced their new line of utility tractors in the 5 and 6 Series. I’ll have pictures and video after we go out there later today. This morning at the registration table I …
John Stevenson is New to New Holland
AgWired has arrived at the Farm Progress Show and the first person I got to meet is the new VP, Sales and Marketing, New Holland Agricultural Equipment NA. He’s John Stevenson and this is his first Farm Progress Show. Thanks to Laura McNamara for taking our picture. So John is my first interview and that’s appropriate since New Holland is …
Barry Engle New President/CEO New Holland Ag
New Holland Agriculture has a new President and CEO. He’s Barry Engle. He starts his job on September 8. That’s the position that was assumed on an interim basis a year ago by CNH President and Chief Executive Officer Harold Boyanovsky. “Barry Engle has extensive international management experience and an impressive record of results. We are pleased to welcome him,” …
Consistent Worldwide Numbering System
There’s a lot of news coming out of John Deere this week. In fact, it’s 23 news releases worth! You can find links to all of them in their media center or on AgWired in my previous post. I thought the new numbering system was very interesting and called Barry Nelson, John Deere Public Relations Manager, just now. He’s dutifully …
New Numbers From John Deere
There’s lots of news out today from John Deere (5 news releases). The first one is interesting since it’s such a visual thing. What’s in a name? Quite a bit actually – especially when it comes to tractors. John Deere announces it’s currently transitioning to a new name and number system for its full line of tractors with the introduction …
John Stevenson is Sales/Marketing VP for New Holland
There’s a new leader in sales and marketing for New Holland. John J. Stevenson has been named Vice President, Sales and Marketing, for New Holland Agriculture in North America, according to an announcement by Harold Boyanovsky, president and chief executive officer of CNH Global, N.V. The appointment will be effective August 1, 2008. Stevenson will maintain his office at New …
Case IH Sponsors Craig Morgan Tour
I guess Case IH liked sister company, New Holland’s, Michael Peterson, “Down On The Farm” promotion. Of course we’ve all known that agricultural marketing superstar Gene Hemphill, was on to something big. Global farm equipment manufacturer Case IH has announced an agreement to sponsor a concert tour by country music superstar Craig Morgan. Titled “Craig Morgan Powered by Case IH… …
Tractor Daze
If you’re looking for something to do in the Kansas City area this weekend then consider Tractor Daze. It’s put on by the National Agricultural Hall of Fame. Come out to the Ag Hall on Saturday, July 12 from 10am-5pm for “Tractor Daze.” This fun-filled, family event is jam-packed with activities for all! For the tractor enthusiast there will be …