Brownfield» 2010 Ag Connect Expo

Deere, Claas, Titan see a good 2010

Julie Harker — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:06:09 +0000

What will this new year bring for ag equipment makers? Exhibitors at the AG CONNECT Expo in Florida said they were optimistic, given the relative strength of the ag sector to the general economy, which itself seems to be improving.

AUDIO: Barry Nelson, John Deere; Bob Armstrong, Claas of America; Skip Sagar, Titan/Goodyear (3 min., MP3)

AEM says AG CONNECT Expo successful

Julie Harker — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:16:06 +0000

AG CONNECT Expo is in its final day in Orlando and organizers tell Brownfield it’s been a success. This is the first year of AEM’s (Association of Equipment Manufacturers) global trade show that has more than 7,000 attendees. AEM vice president of ag services, Charlie O’Brien says initially they thought they’d have higher participation but didn’t expect to be in a recession. So, given that, he says the show has done very well, “We are extremely pleased with where we ended up with the attendance and the exhibitors. I think if you talk to the exhibitors they are pretty pleased with the attendants and the quality of attendants. So, I think we’re sitting here pretty happy with what transpired here.” There are more than 300 exhibitors at the show.

And, O’Brien says, clearly, the decision makers when it comes to ag machinery and equipment are represented at AG CONNECT, “Eighty-percent of the people here are saying they’re definitely involved in the farming operation decision making.”

O’Brien says they’re also pleased with the industry support of the show. People from 49 of the 50 states and from 62 foreign countries have participated in AG CONNECT 2010. The 2011 show will be held in Atlanta next year, January 7 through 10th.

AG CONNECT Expo – “A resounding success”

AG CONNECT Expo 2010

AUDIO: Charlie O’Brien, AEM Vice President of Agricultural Services (7 min., MP3)

Nigerian team networks at AG CONNECT

Julie Harker — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:00:39 +0000

A delegation from Nigeria is making connections in Orlando to develop their agriculture industry. Nigeria used to be a big net exporter before big oil was discovered there in the 1970s. Now, the populous African country is makng a push to develop its commercial ag industry to improve their food security and their export market. The head of the public/private partnership, Pacesetter Farms Limited, is former Nigerian Agriculture Minister Bamidele Dada. He tells Brownfield they’ve found what they need here at AG CONNECT Expo - the top equipment dealers in the world, the latest in ag technology developments and connections for their goal of integrated, commercial farming in Nigeria. The next stop for the Nigerian ag team – Washington DC to meet with USDA officials and more potential investors.

TeeJet unveils new guidance system

Julie Harker — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:27:40 +0000

TeeJet Technologies introduced its 570G guidance device at AG CONNECT Expo in Orlando last week. Brownfield’s Julie Harker talked with Richard Gould, Tee Jet Vice President and Guidance Business Manager, about the new product that has a video function and other features that he says will help improve efficiency.

AUDIO: Interview with Rich Gould, VP, Tee Jet Technologies

Titan Tires unveils new concepts, products

Julie Harker — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:00:08 +0000

Titan (Goodyear) Tire sales rep in Iowa, Skip Sagar, tells Brownfield they’re very optimistic about the new year. Titan unveiled its new products, like the OptiTrack design, and new concepts at AG CONNECT Expo in Orlando last week. Sagar says Titan is focused on agriculture and construction markets only and is committed to quality.

AUDIO: Interview with Skip Sagar, sales rep for Titan (Goodyear) Tires, Clive, Iowa (3 min., MP3)