Farm Progress Show Demo 2012 - Day 1 Wrap Up

The 2012 Farm Progress Show in Boone, IA is already underway and with the first day of demonstrations in the book it's clear that the new Elite Series by Geringhoff is in for a big year.

With two heads in the field, Geringhoff had a chance to show off its Rota Disc Elite's patented stalk destruction technology as well as the NorthStar Elite's traditional and reliable knife roll technology.

Off To The Western Canada Farm Progress Show

The Geringhoff trailer has a new coat of paint and is ready and loaded to head off to the Western Canada Farm Progress Show for the first time ever. Taking place in Regina Saskathewan, the demand in the Canadian praires for Sunflower harvesters and corn heads has never been higher. The show starts Wednesday June 20th, so if you are in the area, stop by our booth located at 6105,6106-Lot L.

http://www.myfarmshow.com/

Geringhoff World Travels - Brazil

With the winter farm shows wrapping up here in North America, I thought would be cool give you a glimpse of a Geringhoff's booth at an Ag Fair in Brazil. Geringhoff will attend 2 more shows in Brazil this year and one in Portugal and we will bring you looks at those when they happen as well.

More after the jump:

Unveiling the Independence

In the weeks leading up to the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville KY, the message from Geringhoff was clear: "The future isn't what it used to be". True to that statement; Wednesday, February 15th 2012 became Independence Day.

That is where, in front of a packed crowd of media and show attendees, Geringhoff unveiled their Future Concept Corn Head; the Independence.

Geringhoff wins the Farm Industry News Finovation award for Outstanding Corn Head

Artist rendition of a corn head accepting an award

The Geringhoff folding corn head has won the Farm Industry News Finovation award for outstanding corn head. The Finovation awards, are based on reader interest and celebrate the most innovative products in the field.

You can visit the page and see the other 21 winners by going here:

http://farmindustrynews.com

In addition to that honor, all 22 products are up for the overall product of the year. And this year, it's up to you to select the top three* favorite products out of all 22. The winner  will be announced at the National Farm Machinery Show, Feb. 15-18, 2012.

You can vote for Geringhoff over at Farm Industry News by clicking here.

http://farmindustrynews.com/poll/12092011

 If you only vote for one thing this year. Vote for  President in November... but if you vote for two things, vote for Geringhoff for Product of the Year!

Elite Series Round Up

With the busy winter show circuit right around the corner, it’s going to be the general public’s first real chance to get an up close and personal look at the new Elite Series cornheads. 

So before you step on the lot at one of Geringhoff’s 14 booth spaces this winter, take a chance to recap all the new exclusive features the Elite Series has to offer:

Agritechnica!

Wow. That's really the only way to explain the last couple weeks. 10 days, 8600 miles and countless steps taken through out the massive 27 building experience that is Agritechnica. Held in Hannover Germany, this biannual blowout of all things agriculture should really be considered one of the great wonders of the world.

What's that? You weren't able to make the trip? Well you are in luck, I just happened to take a few pictures of some of the coolest things I encountered at the 6 day show. So without further ado, enjoy the sights and sounds (well, mostly sights) of Agritechnica 2011.

Field Demonstration Head to Head Comparison

 

With the 2011 Husker Harvest Days in the books, I think that it would be a good time to take a look back at the well attended field demonstrations and do some comparisons.

I am going to put a spotlight on a few of the chopping heads on display at the demonstrations and with some photographic evidence on how they performed. In this particular case, I will focus on the look of the field and the cut of the stalk in the ground.

These pictures were all taken from the same spot on the field relative to where the head harvested and on the same day. This particular day had 21% moisture with the yield hovering around the 180 bushel mark.

The goal of this exercise is to determine which chopping corn head opened the stalk to allow for decomposition the best. No commentary, bias or spin. You be the judge. Pictures in order of demonstration lineup after the jump:

Husker Harvest Days Field Demonstration - Day 2

Brrrr. It’s a chilly one today at the Husker Harvest Days. But that hasn’t stopped a good sized crowd from again showing up early to the second day of the Field Demonstrations.

Again there were a lot machines lined up to perform in front of the crowd. I still find it impressive to see all the combines in a row.

The corn was testing at around 21% moisture today. And the Geringhoff continued to impress and turn heads. The stationary knives were taken off the demo head, which really explodes the stalk. Photo highlights of the days work after the jump:

Husker Harvest Days Field Demonstration – Day 1

Husker Harvest Days Field Demonstration – Day 1

What started out as a chilly morning turned into a gorgeous day at the Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island Nebraska. In addition to a busy display, Geringhoff was participating in the Field Demonstrations. Running a current generation 12 row 30 inch folding Rota Disc corn head on a Case 7120 Axial Flow combine. 

A large crowd was gathered well before 11:00 am this morning to catch a glimpse at the impressive machinery on display. As the demo’s started the crowd gathered as close to the safety rope as they could in order to get a good look. The one thing the rope couldn’t protect you from was the guys firing high velocity t-shirts into the crowd with what I can only assume was a rocket launcher.

The show reported the corn testing at 19% moisture with the corn yielding between 135 to 200 bushels.

Overall a good day on the lot and in the field. Here’s hoping the success and good weather carries over to the next few days. 

Pictures from today's demonstration after the jump:

Husker Harvest Days and Big Iron Preview

Next week Geringhoff will be at two of the summer's premiere farm shows. First, come find us at the aemsco building at the Big Iron Farm Show where we , along with 800 other agricultural exhibitors will be showing our newest products for the over 80,000 attendees. So come check us out starting September 13th.

http://www.bigironfarmshow.com/index.php

And over 490 miles south, we will also be exhibiting at the Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island NE. The world's largest and and totally irrigated working farm show. We can be found at booth # 819, as well as in the field demonstrations every day. We will be demonstrating a current generation Rota Disc corn head. I will be providing daily updates from the field so if you can't make the show personally, make sure you check in daily.

http://huskerharvestdays.com/main.aspx

Enjoy the rest of the weekend and if your at either show stop by and say hello to our friendly sales representatives.