The 2014 National Farm Machinery Show marks 49 years of the largest indoor farm show in the United States. “This show is as big or bigger than ever before,” said show manager Corinne Fetter. “We are sold out in space again with 850 exhibitors … it’s the place to be in February.” There was still snow on the ground for … Read More
John Deere Excited About ExactEmerge
The folks at John Deere are more excited about the new ExactEmerge planter than they have ever been about any product in their history. “We’ve been able to design from the ground up a whole new technology,” said Aaron Wetzel, John Deere VP Global Crop Care. “Being able to provide to our customers unparalleled accuracy in the trench with great … Read More
New Tech Featured at 2014 Precision Ag Conferences
Precision agriculture’s technology is increasing yields and dollars on the farm and isn’t going anywhere. “Bottomline, precision agriculture is the way we farm today and are going to farm into the future. It’s the way we’ll farm because it makes us money,” said Gregg Carlson, Professor of Plant Sciences at South Dakota State Univeristy, who has researched and provided information … Read More
Farm Progress Show Will Reap International Business
The nation’s largest outdoor farm show, Farm Progress Show, has been selected to participate in the 2014 International Buyer Program (IBP). This year’s event takes place in Boone, IA, August 26-28. The IBP is an export program led by the U.S. Department of Commerce. It brings thousands of international buyers to the U.S. for business-to-business matchmaking with U.S. companies exhibiting … Read More
2014 MapShots Customer Conference
The MapShots 2014 Customer Conference is on the calendar for February 6-8 and will feature presentations from many industry partners. The MapShots staff will also provide attendees with information and hands-on experience with AgStudio for precision crop management and record keeping. In addition to presentations from seven industry leaders on how their products integrate with MapShots AgStudio. These partners include: … Read More
Unmanned Systems in Precision Ag Conference
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Unmanned Systems in Precision Agriculture Conference. The event is scheduled for February 11-13, 2014 at the UGA Tifton campus Conference Center. Developers will be showing, discussing and demonstrating their UAV (drone) technologies for the agricultural industry. If you are a grower, farmer, producer, politician, consultant, engineer, scientist or student then be sure and … Read More
Cover Crop Workshops at Iowa Power Farming Show
The discussion of cover crops will take center stage at the 2014 Iowa Power Farming Show during a series of free workshops designed to educate farmers, Certified Crop Advisors, farm managers and landowners. The event takes place at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Jan. 28-30. “We continue to see great interest from farmers in adding cover crops … Read More
What’s New Sessions at Commodity Classic
Agriculture’s newest, most innovative products and services will be showcased at the What’s New sessions at the 2014 Commodity Classic. The 19th Annual Commodity Classic is Feb. 27-March 1, along the banks of the famous River Walk in San Antonio, TX. “If you’re coming to Commodity Classic hoping to learn and gain some new ideas to take back to your … Read More
2014 Iowa Power Farming Show Debut Ag Innovations
New agricultural innovations will make their debut during this year’s Iowa Power Farming Show. Midwest Growers and ranchers won’t have to travel far to see the latest from world-class farm equipment manufacturers and agribusinesses. These innovations include products and services, farm equipment, high tech electronics and precision ag technologies. This year’s show takes place January 28-30 at the Iowa Events … Read More
The Chicago Farmers Rebrands Farmland Fair
The Chicago Farmers annual Farmland Investment Fair has been rebranded for 2014 as simply “The Farmland Fair” with a continued focus on the connection of social media and farmland investment. The Chicago Farmers 2014 Farmland Fair – “Where People Come To Learn, Connect and Understand Farmland” – will be held on February 1, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. … Read More