NFMS Gets a Little Snow

Chuck Zimmerman February 12, 2015

I really thought we would have a snow free National Farm Machinery Show. None in the forecast. But, nooooo.

This morning we had enough of a flurry to put a little snow on the ground. It’s “nothing” as people from Boston would say but it is cold and we did have snow. I feel like it’s a tradition. An NFMS without snow is unusual to say the least. But this is why Cindy and I re-located to our home state of Florida! We get to go back there tomorrow. Yay.

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47th Championship Tractor Pull

Chuck Zimmerman February 12, 2015

Cindy and I are not tractor puller fans although I like watching, just don’t ask me about who’s who and what’s what.

The show produced a very cool view of what it’s like for your viewing pleasure though.

See video to watch world-class tractors pull down the track at the 47th annual Championship Tractor Pull sponsored by Syngenta. The Championship Tractor Pull continues through Saturday, February 14.

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Late Governor’s Daughter Celebrates with NFMS

Cindy Zimmerman February 12, 2015

She was just a little girl 50 years ago, but Linda Breathitt knows how much it meant to her father Governor Ned Breathitt to kick off what has now become the largest indoor farm show in the country.

“It was important to my dad as he knew how important agriculture is to the economy of our state,” said Linda Breathitt, who took part in a ceremony Wednesday marking the 50th anniversary of the National Farm Machinery Show.

Breathitt was the 51st Governor of Kentucky, serving from 1963 to 1967. “His comment 50 years ago was that this (NFMS) has tremendous potential,” said his daughter. “I don’t think he would believe how it’s grown to take up the whole fairgrounds. He would be thrilled.”

Listen to an interview with Linda after Wednesday’s ribbon cutting here: Linda Breathitt, daughter of late Kentucky Gov. Ned Breathitt

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The Crop Insurance Quandary

Jamie Johansen February 12, 2015

Our latest ZimmPoll asked the question, “Farm & Ranch Magazine compiled a list of the Top 10 Tractors of All Time. Which is your favorite?”

Farm & Ranch Magazine gave us a long list of classic tractors to select from and it is clear we all have our favorites. However, the rising star in our poll was the John Deere Model 4020.

Here are the poll results:

FARMALL Model H – 4%
FORD Model 8N – 11%
FARMALL Model M – 10%
John Deere Model B – 11%
John Deere Model 4020 – 33%
John Deere A – 10%
FARMALL A – 0%
FORD NAA Golden Jubilee – 3%
Allis Chalmers WD-45 – 4%
Allis Chalmers WC – 3%
Other – 10%

Our new ZimmPoll is now live and asks the question, Which crop insurance option will you be choosing?

The new farm bill has been in place a year now and one of the most talked about issues it addresses is crop insurance. As the bill brought about a few changes, many farmers are still in a quandary as to which crop insurance policy will be best for their operation. Have you decided if you will be selecting price loss coverage (PLC) or agriculture risk coverage (ARC)?

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Agri-Pulse Open Mic with Krysta Harden

Leah Guffey February 12, 2015

Agri-Pulse interviewed USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden for Open Mic this week:

USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden says it is critical for the government to provide a reasonable safety net for farmers, but that all programs- including crop insurance and conservation – must be scrutinized as part of the annual budget process. She shares her perspectives on farm bill implementation, USDA’s budget plan for 2016, and the importance of giving President Obama “fast track” authority to expand trade. Harden says the USDA will soon release its definition of “actively engaged in farming” with intent to have the policy in place for the 2016 crop year after an open comment period.

Click here to listen to Agri-Pulse Open Mic with Krysta Harden, USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden.

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National Farm Machinery Show Welcome

Chuck Zimmerman February 12, 2015

Welcome to day two of the National Farm Machinery Show. Cindy and I thought we had a snow free show this year. Wrong. Snow flurries this morning. Just enough to be annoying but I doubt it will cause any issues for attendees today.

Yesterday I was wearing my ZimmGlass and recorded a welcome video from on top of a New Holland CR Combine. YouTube was not playing nice with me or maybe it was my internet access. IDK. But I couldn’t get it uploaded until late last night. So anyway, welcome to the show that by Saturday seems like it will never end! The photo is yesterday’s lunch crowd in what I call the main lobby area between buildings.

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Syngenta Drive to Thrive Contest

John Davis February 12, 2015

A new contest announced by a leading plant science company is designed to reward individuals and farming communities. Syngenta says its Drive to Thrive contest is now open and asks growers and other industry professionals to describe how agriculture makes their communities thrive. The 10 best entries will each receive a mini touch-screen tablet and leather case, with one grand prizewinner receiving a $500 gas card and a $1,000 Syngenta donation in his or her name to a local charity or civic organization.

“Agriculture is the engine that drives so many communities across the U.S. to succeed,” said Wendell Calhoun, communications manager at Syngenta. “The Drive to Thrive contest gives us a chance to reward and recognize a few individuals whose talents and hard work make U.S. agriculture the leader in feeding, fueling and clothing the world.”

The process to participate is simple:

Click on the easy-to-use online entry form.
In about 200 words, describe how agriculture makes your community thrive.
Then, upload a photograph or video that visually supports your written entry.

The deadline for entering is June 1, 2015, and 10 finalists will be chosen. Syngenta will then post all finalists’ entries on the Thrive website and ask visitors to help choose the grand prizewinner by voting for their favorite. These votes, along with the judges’ scores, will determine the winner. Online voting ends Sept. 1, 2015, with Syngenta announcing the grand prizewinner in October.

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Kentucky Proud of Farm Machinery Show

Cindy Zimmerman February 11, 2015

No other state can boast having the largest indoor farm show in the country and Kentucky is pretty proud that their little National Farm Machinery Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

“The National Farm Machinery Show is a point of great pride for Kentucky,” said Lt. Governor Crit Luallen, who took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday marking the milestone. “It has a tremendous impact on our tourism economy as the show brings people from so many different places, but most importantly, it’s a showcase for all the best products and services that agriculture has to offer.”

Luallen still lives on her family farm near Frankfort where they raise tobacco, soybeans, and hay. “I’ve lived there all my life and I understand personally the value of agriculture,” she said. Interview with Kentucky Lt. Governor Crit Luallen

The Kentucky State Fair Board owns and operates the NFMS and president Rip Rippetoe says it has grown from very humble beginnings in 1966. “It literally started with 40 to 50 10-by-10 booths,” said Rippetoe. “We’re now at 860-plus exhibitors and 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space and have a waiting list of people wanting to get in. And it’s because the leadership over the past 50 years has kept it relevant and kept it in the public awareness.”

Rip adds that the Championship Tractor Pull, held in conjunction with the NFMS, celebrates 47 years this year. “It was a grassroots effort that’s grown in to being probably the world’s most recognized competition in terms of tractor pulls,” he said. Interview with Rip Rippetoe, Kentucky State Fair Board

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FMC Promotes Overlap Weed Control

Cindy Zimmerman February 11, 2015

There’s no way around it anymore. With the prevalence of resistant weeds growing every year, farmers are having to use a pre- and post-emergent overlap weed management program for control. At the 2015 National Farm Machinery Show, FMC Corporation is helping to make that a little easier for growers by offering effective modes of action to keep their fields cleaner from planting to harvest.

Nick Hustedde with FMC technical services says the overlap residual program is designed to address resistant weeds that have long emergence patterns. “That overlap program encompasses several different products from FMC for soybeans and corn that fit in the strategy,” said Hustedde. Those products include Authority products for pre-emerge, Anthem for early post-emerge, and Solstice in corn to the V8 growth stage.

“We can get multiple modes of action in order to control the weeds, preserve the yield potential and also delay the onset of resistance, which is what the overlap system is all about,” he added. “It’s extremely important to get a clean start and finish clean.”

Find out more about the FMC overlap system for weed management in this interview with Nick: Interview with Nick Hustedde, FMC

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2015 National Farm Machinery Show Ribbon Cutting

Chuck Zimmerman February 11, 2015

The ribbon and the cake have been cut and the 50th National Farm Machinery Show is officially underway.

Joining officials from the Kentucky State Fair Board to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country’s largest indoor farm show were Kentucky Lt. Governor Crit Luallen, and the daughter of former governor Ned Breathitt who cut the ribbon to begin the first NFMS in 1966. Some of the 50 original exhibitors who were there at that first show were also recognized during the ribbon cutting.

Listen to comments from the ribbon cutters here and watch the video below:50th NFMS Ribbon Cutting

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