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Wells of WITY in Danville, Ill., interviews NCGA First Vice President
Gerald Tumbleson at the 2005 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill.
this week. The annual show provides an opportunity for farmers
to discuss new technologies and the future of agriculture.
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NCGA Joins Thousands Who Converge on Farm Progress Show; America’s
Heartland is Unveiled to the Public
(9-1-05)
8-30-05
8-31-05
Technology, new
equipment, the future of agriculture and the National Corn Growers
Association’s (NCGA) promotion of America’s Heartland
dominated the 2005 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. this week.
NCGA first Vice President Gerald Tumbleson said the
event is always a great time for farmers to experience the current
state of agricultural issues.
“I always come home with new ideas on what we
can do on our farm,” Tumbleson said. “There was a lot
of discussion on where the technology is going and the future of agriculture.”
Fuel prices and shipping disruptions caused by Hurricane
Katrina dominated the discussion among farmers, Tumbleson said. Risk
management was an issue that Illinois growers talked about because
of the drought this summer.
“Farmers are quite optimistic at harvest, but
the fuel prices and hurricane have dampened our attitude a bit,”
he said. “Right now, it’s a wait-and-see approach. We’re
hoping things get better.”
Tumbleson spoke with more than 20 media at the show.
He said the majority of the questions focused on high fuel prices
and hurricane-related affects of moving grain.
NCGA also promoted America’s Heartland at Farm
Progress. The show, which will air weekly for 20 weeks on public television
stations beginning in September, will profile American farmers and
celebrate their way of life. Tumbleson said he’s excited about
the airing of the program.
“America’s Heartland is a positive account
of American agriculture,” Tumbleson said. “Farmers need
to tell our story to America, and this show will be a great way to
do that.”
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about America’s Heartland, please click here.