Geringhoff to open manufacturing facility in St. Cloud, MN - UPDATED

Geringhoff announced plans to bring manufacturing to St. Cloud MN at a press conference on September 11th, 2012. This is big news, not only for the area of St. Cloud, but for Geringhoff as well. Initial hiring will begin soon and will look to initially fill 100 jobs. A local media wrap up to different stories on the event can be seen after the jump.  * Updated with new articles and video.

Farm Progress Show 2012 Day 2 - Wrap Up

With the final day of demonstrations under way, here is a review of the Rota Disc Elite in the field at the Farm Progress Show.

Independence Prototype on location at the Farm Progress Show

In addition to the field demo's that are happening at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, IA that I wrote about earlier, there is even more excitement taking place on the lot within the show grounds.

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.

Independence Open House Tour - Fargo, ND

The Geringhoff Independence Prototype corn head made it's first stop on it's 4 month, Limited Engagement Dealer Open House tour.

Hosted by M&W Corn Heads out of Hillsboro, ND. The event hosted hundreds of people, packing the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in Fargo, ND. People stopped by in droves, just to catch a glimpse of the most talked about agricultural product of 2012.

In addition to the main attraction, popular radio host Joel Heitkamp of KFGO, The Mighty 790 did his daily broadcast from the busy event as well.

Click through the jump for pictures and an interview with Geringhoff Territory Manager Ron Solberg, discussing the Independence as well as a calander with upcoming tour dates.

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 Launches New Magazine

Today Geringhoff launched their all new Geringhoff Experience Magazine. You can view the interactive magazine or download the PDF by going here:

http://geringhoff.com/resources/magazine

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: