Just in case I didn’t mention it. I want to be like Russell Graves when I grow up. Here’s a short video he just released about a little girl and her show pig. I think you should let others see it. It’s the kind of thing we need more of out there in the web. It kind of made my …
Case IH Floor Show at AG CONNECT Expo
The exhibitors at AG CONNECT Expo really invested a lot in their presentations and none more than Case IH in my opinion. I watched a couple of their floor shows and thought you might enjoy a look at one of them. Centered in the exhibit is a whole command console to control lights and sound. It really is well done …
AG CONNECT EXPO Kicks off with a Bang
Several thousand people convened in Orlando, Florida this week for the inaugural AG CONNECT Expo. The show kicked off for the general public this morning and so far attendees and exhibitors alike have been impressed. The AG CONNECT Expo is unique compared to other ag shows in the states in that it is one of the first attempts to bring …
Opening Day at AG CONNECT Expo
I promised you another video clip from when AG CONNECT Expo was officially open and here it is. The show is in full swing now and you will begin to see stories posted here as we interview attendees and exhibitors. Joanna Schroeder has joined me here in Orlando and is out on the show floor now. Between us we’ll do …
AEM Vice President Speaks To Ag Engineers
The VP of Statistics, Technical and Safety Services for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is Darrin Drollinger. He addressed the Agricultural Equipment Technology Conference (AETC) which is conducted by the American Society of Agriculture and Biological Engineers (ASABE) being held in conjunction with AG CONNECT Expo. In his comments he talks about AEM and their new show. AETC Luncheon …
Opening Ceremonies for AG CONNECT Expo
AG CONNECT Expo is officially underway. The opening ceremonies featured the winners of the Agvocating for Agriculture awards seen on stage with the committee members who put the show together. To lead the crowd out to the opening reception, Gary MacDonald, MacDon Industries, played the bagpipes. Enjoy him on YouTube: AG CONNECT Expo Photo Album
AgWired Live TV at AG CONNECT Expo
Thank you to everyone who watched the live stream of the opening ceremonies from the first ever AG CONNECT Expo. My iPhone streamed live for about an hour and a half. Feel free to post any comments/feedback if you watched. I had to use the convention center wireless and let’s just say it was not fast. That’s a key to …
YouTube Farmer New YF&R Chair for AFBF
American Farm Bureau Federation 91st Annual Meeting Photo Album A dairy farmer who is a YouTube hit with his original “Water ‘n Poo” song is the new chairman of the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. Will Gilmer of Alabama was elected as by the committee as chairperson for 2010 and will take over those duties in …
AG CONNECT Expo Floor Preview
It’s Preview Day at AG CONNECT Expo and the final shine is being put on the equipment. I shot a short video clip to show you what to expect. Preview time is at 11am for media and invited guests. The opening ceremony will take place at 4pm this afternoon. The shuttle buses are running and the sun is shining. I …
AG CONNECT Expo in Action
AG CONNECT is in action as setup has been underway for a couple days now in Orlando, FL. You can see photos in the official ACE Flickr photo album. They’ve also been shooting some video to commemorate and document the first ag show for AEM. Here’s a video clip example from the official ACE YouTube channel. You can also follow …