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We just heard the raindrops start falling here in the media tent.

Maybe you can see in this picture that it is a little muddy out. Hopefully this rain will be brief, drain off and then things will dry up.

For Farm Progress Show alumni it’s no big deal. We just deal with it and keep moving on.

Coverage of the Farm Progress Show is sponsored by Monsanto:

It’s opening day here at the Farm Progress Show. Kelcy and I are getting set up and she’s waiting on her first interview. She’ll be covering the first press conference of the day which is being conducted by our sponsor, Monsanto.

In the meantime we’re battling mosquitos here in the media tent. I’m sure they love the standing water we have outside right now. It rained some more late yesterday evening but seems to be clearing up this morning.

Coverage of the Farm Progress Show is sponsored by Monsanto:

I think Kelcy and I are going to have our hands full covering all the activities planned by Monsanto, our sponsor.

They’ve got a large exhibit and we’re going to learn more about the new things they have to offer over the next several days, along with coverage of as much of the show as we can.

Kelcy sat in on this staff meeting in their exhibit while I went back to the media tent to do a few posts.

Coverage of the Farm Progress Show is sponsored by Monsanto:

Hey Everybody! Kelcy here now!! I just got comfortable with the computer and programs here. Chuck has done a great job of helping me learn the new programs and learn how to do my posts!!

I’m excited to be doing the coverage this week for the Farm Progress Show. I hope to do a good job for all of you readers/subscribers!! Again, my name is Kelcy Schroder and I grew up in Princeton, IA (north of Davenport.) I have been raised on a farm with livestock and grain. I show Polled Hereford cattle and have always had an interest in agriculture. I go to Iowa State University, majoring in Ag Communications and Communication Studies. Coming to the Farm Progress Show, blogging, taking pictures, and doing interviews will fit in right along with my majors! I am excited to meet new people, learn about what new technologies are coming out, and I look forward to updating the status of the show with you.

As for right now, there is not to much action going on… I’m sitting in the Media Tent where it is nice and dry in here. It’s just a little muddy outside! I got here, and it was hard to find a place to park, since I drive a car, where I would be able to get out later and not be stuck. As I was driving around, I already saw one car stuck and they were pulling it out. Hopefully the rain will slow down so it will harden up for the rest of the show. If any of you are planning on coming to the show, I would plan on bringing a pair of boots!!

I would like to thank Monsanto along with AgWired for giving me the opportunity to come to the Farm Progress Show and be updating the events with you as they come!! I hope you will enjoy reading my blogs and getting to know me a little bit better!!

Coverage of the Farm Progress Show is sponsored by Monsanto:

Kelcy and I are on site here in Amana Colonies. The rain has let up but it’s pretty muddy. I’m sure this will clear up by tomorrow.

This is the street scene in front of the New Holland-sponsored media tent. Right now it looks like we’re the first ones on the scene.

We’ve got power and internet access. What more could we ask for?

Coverage of the Farm Progress Show is sponsored by Monsanto: