Even though it is 90-plus degrees and dry at the Farm Progress Show this year, the media has cool and comfortable working environment in the new air-conditioned media tent, thanks to our friends at BASF. This is the first year that BASF has sponsored the media tent and Pat Morrow says they really wanted to upgrade to make it a … Read More
AgLeader On Site at Farm Progress Show
Ag Leader Technology is on site at the 2013 Farm Progress Show highlighting their latest and greatest technologies for the upcoming spring planting season. New equipment being talked about in the AgLeader Technology tent include the AgFiniti data management system and all-new Compass display. Russ Morman is with Ag Leader Technology and he tells us that it’s a hands-on demonstration … Read More
2013 Farm Progress Show Underway
The 2013 Farm Progress Show is underway in Decatur, Illinois and it is a hot one this year – both in terms of temperature and attendance. Don Tourte, V.P. of Sales for Farm Progress America, says there’s a record number of exhibitors (70 new ones this year) requiring them to add a new street. Every major manufacturer is showcasing their … Read More
Corn Maturity Cancels Farm Progress Field Demos
A cool and wet spring that delayed planting, followed by a cool summer, has forced the Farm Progress Show to cancel the field demonstrations normally held during the show. But the 60th annual Farm Progress Show will go on as planned August 27-29 in Decatur, Illinois with still plenty to see and do for the record-breaking crowds anticipated. The exhibit … Read More
Nation’s Largest Outdoor Farm Show Expands
The nation’s largest outdoor farm event, Farm Progress Show, has once again exceeded the initial projections for exhibit space. But don’t worry they are introducing an expanded show site for the event to be held in Decatur, IL. August 27-29. A new street has been added as well as an annex. “When the Farm Progress Show sites were built in … Read More
AgVantage and InVISION at FPS 12
The 2012 Farm Progress Show was a chance for AgVantage FS to put the spotlight on a fresh new look for FS Seed products HiSOY and InVISION corn. FS seed marketing and development specialist Amanda Weigel told us during FPS that AgVantage FS just expanded into the Boone county area this year. “So I’m doing some marketing to get our … Read More
Combine Settings in Drought Conditions
About 40% of corn and nearly a quarter of the soybean crop have already been harvested nationwide which is well ahead of normal for this time of year and record setting in some areas. The five year average for corn harvest by this date is less than 15%, soybeans less than 10%. The reason for the advanced progress is the … Read More
New Larger Display from Raven Industries
The Envizio Pro XL is what was new with Raven at the Farm Progress Show. In the tent to show it off was Ryan Molitor, Marketing Manager. Ryan says the new display is larger and easier to use according to customers. The product can be used for all seasons of field work. The Envizio Pro XL will enhance a user’s … Read More
Clean Tanks Mean Cleaner Fuel for Equipment
A dirty fuel tank can result in farm equipment running less efficiently, which is why GROWMARK STAR energy was demonstrating a high efficiency fuel tank cleaning process at the 2012 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Curt Snyder with STAR Energy demonstrated the cleaner, which can run in any size tank from 500-1000 gallons. “It has a pressurized nozzle that … Read More
John Deere Offers Remote Display Access
The farm of the future is getting a little closer with John Deere Remote Display Access. “John Deere Remote Display Access gives customers and dealers the ability, with the customer’s permission, to actually view and see the 2630 display right from any internet-connected computer, or laptop or mobile devices – smartphone or tablet,” explained senior product manager Dave Mulder at … Read More