It was last year at Farm Progress Show in Illinois that Bayer introduced the AgVocate initiative and vice president of Agricultural Commercial Operations (ACO) Marketing for Crop Science David Hollinrake was pleased to report on its success this year. “It’s been awesome,” said Hollinrake during the Bayer media luncheon at the show on Tuesday. “So far, we’ve engaged over 5,000 … Read More
#FarmProgressShow Runs on @FSServices Fuel
There are lots of vehicles and farm equipment on the grounds at the Farm Progress Show and it’s GROWMARK FS and STAR Energy that keep them all running. “Not only do we offer the fuel for the field demonstrations, we also do all the generators, the air conditioning and power in the tents, but also during the set up,” says … Read More
Big Reveals from Case IH at #FarmProgressShow
Case IH is looking in a new direction, focusing on cutting edge innovations with a new tag line- “Rethink Productivity.” To show they’re serious about rethinking things, Case has also used this opportunity at the Farm Progress Show to unveiled a sleek, new concept vehicle, the autonomous tractor. “We’re officially adopting ‘Rethink Productivity’ as our North American brand tagline because … Read More
John Deere’s New Nozzles Get the Job Done
Lydia Thomas is a Product Manger for John Deere, and she’s just the person to talk to if you’re wanting information about John Deere’s new exact apply intelligent nozzle system. I caught up with her at the Farm Progress Show to hear how John Deere has brought a new approach to their traditional sprayer, adding industry exclusives that help growers … Read More
Bayer CEO is Home at #FarmProgressShow
The president and CEO of Bayer North America is always happy to visit the Farm Progress Show when it is in Iowa. “I grew up on a farm just north of here in Hubbard, Iowa, graduate of Iowa State, and it’s always good to come home,” said Jim Blome during the traditional Bayer media luncheon on the first day of … Read More
Eight Row Folding Corn Head Unveiled by @JohnDeere
Brand new from John Deere is an option for an 8-row folding corn head. The 608FC corn head can be used with group 6 and 7 S-Series combines, offering an easier solution for transporting on narrow roads. It also eliminates the need for header trailers, tow vehicles and related manpower. “Harvesting with a new John Deere 8 row folding corn … Read More
Great First Day for #FarmProgressShow
Don Tourte, VP of Sales for the Farm Progress Show kicked off the 63rd annual event in the BASF Media Tent this morning. He gave media a bit of a show preview and noted that the exhibitors look as good as ever and highlighted how they have gone all out this year. “There are some really great things to see … Read More
Day One of #FarmProgressShow
The ZimmComm team – with mascot Mini Z – are on the ground at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa ready to begin a full day of learning about the latest in agricultural equipment and technology. Left to right here we have Energy.AgWired and AgNewsWire editor Joanna Schroeder, me and Chuck (and Mini Z), ZimmComm general manager Clint Underwood, … Read More
It’s Farm Progress Show Time!
The 2016 Farm Progress Show gets underway this week in Boone, Iowa and the AgWired team is already on the ground or getting there. Last week some of the agricultural media who will be attending the show took part in a tour of the site and heard from FPS staff about what’s happening this year. A staple of the Farm … Read More
New Challenger Tractors Take Precision to Next Level
AGCO’s Challenger brand is bringing something entirely new to the field. The Challenger 1000 Series tractors offer lower cost of ownership per acre, advanced connectivity and world-class performance. The new series is available in four models ranging from 396 to 517. Farmers can get their first look at the new offerings at the 2016 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa … Read More