Brownfield » 2009 Husker Harvest Days

New Holland launches new version of 8N tractor

Ken Anderson — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:44:34 +0000

New Holland is building a new version of an old classic, the Ford 8N tractor. They call it the Boomer 8N and they had one on display at Husker Harvest Days. New Holland product training specialist David Kohuth gives us more details about the new 8N.

David Kohuth (3 min MP3)

USB director discuss importance of biodiesel

Ken Anderson — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:27:12 +0000

Loyd Pointer of Sargent, Nebraska is one of Nebraska’s representatives on the United Soybean Board, the organization that administers the national soybean checkoff. We visited with Loyd about what the development of biodiesel has meant to soybean farmers and a recent announcement from Ford that could increase biodiesel usage.

Loyd Pointer (2 min MP3)

New Channel seed brand touts ’seedsmanship’

Ken Anderson — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:03:06 +0000

The process of rolling the three regional seed brands of Crows, Midwest and NC+ into a new brand called Channel is underway. Ken Rinkenberger, vice-president of communications for Channel , says the focus is on “seedsmanship”. It refers to how the brand evaluates, produces and sells its seed products.

Ken Rinkenberger (3 min MP3)

The big guy with all the moves

Ken Anderson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:43:27 +0000

That’s how the Case IH folks describe their new 1260 Early Riser planter, one of the largest pieces of equipment on the HHD grounds this year. Alan Forbes, marketing manager for planters for Case IH, says the new steerable rear axle on the 1260 is garnering a lot of attention.

Alan Forbes (4 min MP3)

Reinke’s new product draws a crowd

Ken Anderson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:25:15 +0000

There was plenty of activity at the Reinke Irrigation display when we stopped by on Wednesday, with many farmers milling around Reinke’s new three-wheel flexible tower. Director of marketing Tim Goldhammer talked with us about that new product and other innovations that Reinke has brought to the irrigation industry.

Tim Goldhammer (3 min MP3)

‘Simplicity’ is key to Raven Cruizer

Ken Anderson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:13:13 +0000

At the Raven Industries tent this year, much of the focus is on the Cruizer guidance system, a unit that Raven’s Ryan Molitor says offers affordability and simplicity for first-time precision ag users. Ryan took some time to explain the features and benefits that Cruizer offers to farmers.

Ryan Molitor (3 min MP3)

Monsanto’s goal: Double yields by 2030

Ken Anderson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:17:07 +0000

Monsanto has set an ambitious goal of doubling yields of corn and soybeans by the year 2030. At their HHD display, Monsanto personnel focused on what they call the “three key pillars” of increased production—genetics and breeding, technology and agronomic practices. Monsanto corn traits marketing manager Steve Knodle provides more details.

Steve Knodle (2 min MP3)

Iron Search helps buyers, sellers connect

Ken Anderson — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:58:30 +0000

Lisa Bocklage is the director of marketing for Iron Solutions, a company that helps equipment dealers, equipment sellers and equipment buyers connect. Lisa tells us what’s new with Iron Solutions and Iron Search and talks about current trends in new and used equipment sales.

Lisa Bocklage (3 min MP3)

Morton continues commitment to quality

Ken Anderson — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:56:01 +0000

Eldon Johnson of Morton Buildings has been at every Husker Harvest Days since the show started in the late 70’s. Eldon says while there have been a lot of changes over the years, one thing that hasn’t changed is Morton’s commitment to quality.

Eldon Johnson (4 min MP3)

Will the ‘blend wall’ fall?

Ken Anderson — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:45:49 +0000

Tom Buis, the CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based ethanol advocacy group Growth Energy, says he is optimistic that the EPA will make the right decision and raise the ethanol blend rate from 10 to 15 percent. He also talks about his group’s proposal to establish country-of-origin labeling for fuel.

Tom Buis (4 min MP3)