The big deal at the Farm Machinery Show last year was the big reveal of the ExactEmerge planter by John Deere and the revolutionary seed delivery system that allows for accurate planting at speeds up to 10 mph was still an attention-getter at the exhibit this year. “Last year was an exciting time,” said Deere’s ExactEmerge expert Kelby Krueger. “We … Read More
NFMS Honors Charter Exhibitors
The National Farm Machinery Show this week honored a baker’s dozen of companies that have exhibited at the event for all of its 50 years of existence. Those companies are: Case IH Danuser Daughtery Companies Dupont Pioneer Hutchinson/Mayrath Parrish Implement Co. Rhino/Earthmaster Stockyard Farm & Dairy Supply Townsend’s Sales & Livestock Equipment Manitou Americas John Deere Allis Chalmers/AGCO Moridge Manufacturing/Grasshopper … Read More
Farm Machinery Show Point of Kentucky Pride
The National Farm Machinery Show ranks right up with bourbon, bluegrass, and horses in Kentucky. “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 50 years for the NFMS. “It has a tremendous impact on our tourism economy as the show … Read More
Late Governor’s Daughter at NFMS Celebration
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, … Read More
Deere Introduces Smaller Self-Propelled Sprayer
At the National Farm Machinery Show this week, John Deere announced the introduction of the new R4023 Self-Propelled Sprayer – smaller, more nimble, and ideal for producers with smaller, irregular-shaped fields. Dave Mulder, product line manager for John Deere application equipment, says the new R4023, which replaces the 4630 model, features a 4.5L, 173 horsepower Final Tier 4 engine, new … Read More
50th NFMS is Underway
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 … Read More
Data Is Available & It Is Accurate
During the 2015 annual meeting for the Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau, a panel was formed to talked about the impact of big data on crop insurance. One of those panelist was Deb Casurella with MyAgData and Chuck caught up with her as she shared her insights into this rapidly evolving industry. “We take data from the tractor and tie … Read More
Farm Bill is One Year Old
President Obama signed the 2014 Farm Bill into law one year ago this week, calling it a “Swiss Army Knife.” “Despite its name, the farm bill is not just about helping farmers,” President Obama said at the signing. “Secretary Vilsack calls it a jobs bill, an innovation bill, an infrastructure bill, a research bill, a conservation bill. It’s like a … Read More
Iowa Corn Farmer at Soil Health Summit
The National Corn Growers Association is the administrator for the Soil Health Partnership which was launched at the 2014 Commodity Classic and Corn Board member Kevin Ross believes it’s a very worthwhile initiative for farmers and all involved. “I’m really pleased with the direction it’s heading,” said Ross at the first Soil Health Summit last week in St. Louis. “It’s … Read More
Soil Health Partners Pleased with Progress
The Soil Health Partnership (SHP) was launched just shy of a year ago with seed funding in part from Monsanto and technical support from The Nature Conservancy (TNC). At the first Soil Health Summit last week in St. Louis, Monsanto Sustainability Business Development Lead Kevin Coffman said having partners in the environmental community is very helpful to the effort. “They’ve … Read More