Special Report

Farm Progress Show opens Tuesday

What’s billed as the nation’s largest outdoor farm event opens Tuesday. The Farm Progress Show is northeast of Decatur, Illinois, and features more than 500 exhibitors displaying farm equipment, tractors, combines and farm implements, as well as seed and crop protection products, and many additional farm supplies and services.Ag manufacturers and suppliers from across the country and around the world participate and field demonstrations are a big part of the show.

Live cattle handling demonstrations include the newest cattle chutes, equipment, animal health products and work techniques. Additionally, the show features restored antique machinery, horse training demonstrations and entertainment. The show also includes a wide variety of marketing, management and production seminars.

The 2009 Farm Progress show is September 1 through 3, from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and until 4 p.m. Thursday.

Admission at the gate is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 13 to 17. Additional information is at www.FarmProgressShow.com.

For more photos from the 2009 Farm Progress Show, click here