New Field Demos Set for Farm Progress Show

Kelly MarshallEvents, Farm Progress Show, Planting, UAV

FPS15-flagThe Nation’s largest outdoor farm show will be held in Decatur, IL, Sept. 1-3.  Among the attractions of the Farm Progress Show are the farmer favorite- field demonstrations.  This 62nd annual show promises the standard combining and tillage demos, along with several new features this year.

UAV Demonstrations
New at the Farm Progress Show this year will be UAV demonstrations.  Flights will be held each show day, weather permitting.

High Speed Planting
In late July, John Deere and Precision Planting planted plots that will be available for visitors to check out during the show. The goal of these plots is to show the accuracy of the technology at the higher rate of speed.

Precision Tools
Precision agriculture demonstrations return to the Farm Progress Show and will share space with the standard field demonstrations. Demonstrations will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

Ride ‘n Drive
Ride ‘n drive areas will also be provided for companies that want to show equipment to potential customers up close and personal. Yamaha, Ram Trucks, Chevrolet, Honda, Trimble, Mitas Tire and Titan Tire are all participating in Ride ‘n drive. 

For more the full list of demos, more detail about those listed above or locations and times for these demonstrations please visit www.FarmProgressShow.com.

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