Fourth special edition NFMS Machinery Newsletter arriving Monday

Apr 17, 2024

The issue will highlight products from MacDon, Brandt, Horsch and more

By Farms.com

Farms.com is excited for subscribers of its Machinery Newsletter to receive a fourth special edition newsletter on Monday, April 22.

The newsletter continues to highlight products and technologies a Farms.com team highlighted at the National Farm Machinery Show (NFMS) in Louisville, Ky., in February.

In total, the Farms.com team conducted more than 70 video interviews with industry reps, and are working hard to bring that content to you.

“More than 4,500 of you engaged with the previous NFMS newsletter from last week,” said Ryan Ridley, digital marketing and PR manager with Farms.com. “The production of the videos and the outgoing newsletters are a true team effort and we’re excited to see the response thus far.”

Each newsletter highlights nine pieces of equipment, technologies or initiatives documented at NFMS.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the content readers can expect.

Equipment safety is an important topic, and one demonstration provides a refresher on how to be safe in a tractor.

Dale Dobson, the safety administrator with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, shows how a ROPS and wearing a seatbelt save lives.

Mark Zastrow, a product manager with MacDon, provides an overview of the company’s new FC Series FlexCorn Header.

Its wings are able to travel 15 degrees, giving 44 inches of movement in a 12-row and 61 inches in a 16-row configuration.

And Kyle Bennett, a sales manager with Brandt, discusses the manufacturer’s high-speed disc lineup.

The sizes range from 16’ to 45’,and can be customized to suit individual needs with different blade and basket options.

If you’re not a subscriber to the Machinery Newsletter, visit the Farms.com Agriculture Newsletter page to sign up for it, or any other free newsletters.

Video: California Farm Bureau 2025 Farm Dog of the Year Contest Winner - Willy - CAFB 107th Annual Meeting

Meet Willy: California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year!

We’re excited to introduce Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund with a big heart and even bigger courage, and the Grand Prize winner of this year’s Farm Dog of the Year Contest!

Willy may be small, but he’s become an indispensable partner on owner Marshal Hagedorn’s forestry and cattle operations in Shasta, Tehama, and Siskiyou counties. Adopted in 2023, he quickly found his place on the ranch, helping manage critters, tagging along for long days in the woods, and offering unwavering companionship during demanding logging work.

Willy has even taken naturally to moving cattle, surprising calves (and more than a few full-grown cows!) with his burst of energy from the tall grass. As Marshal put it: “He goes with me everywhere every single day.”

Congratulations to Willy and his family, a perfect example of how every good farm dog, no matter the size, helps keep California agriculture running strong.