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Farm Progress Show, August 27-29, Decatur, IL.

DECATUR, ILL.  The Ride 'n' Drive event the Farm Progress Show, to be held Aug. 27, 28 and 29 in Decatur, Ill., will be a popular stop for show visitors. Show visitors can put pickups, UTVs, and tires through different Ride ‘n’ Drive courses for performance testing.  Company representatives will be on hand to answer questions and review the unique features of their equipment.

Farms.com will be exhibiting and can be found in the Varied Industries Tent Booth 9222.  Commodity Marketing Strategist, Moe Agostino will be there answering grain marketing questions and ask for a Free "God Made A Farmer" bumpersticker and watch the SuperBowl Video.

 Yamaha, Ram, Chevrolet, Honda and Titan Tire are participating in the Ride 'n' Drives. Located south of the exhibit field, out of gate 9, will be Yamaha, RAM and Honda.  Chevrolet and Titan Tire will be north of the Annex.

 "A variety of exhibitors are participating in this year's in Ride ‘n’ Drives with two pickup companies, two different UTVs and the latest in tractor tire technology," says Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress national events manager. "This year is the largest number of Ride 'n' Drives we have ever had the Farm Progress Show."

 New Vehicles Unveiled at Show

Visitors to the 2013 Farm Progress Show will be among the first in the country to test drive the all-new 2014 Yamaha Viking™ Side-by-Side (SxS) vehicles. The Farm Progress Show demo rides will give farmers a chance to drive the new Viking and imagine how they might use the vehicle as a tool to haul seed, scout and check on crops, and conduct spot spraying. On livestock operations, the Viking can be used for countless tasks including feed hauling, pasture management, herd health scouting, chute and equipment movement, and crew transport.

 The Ram Truck brand is bringing an interactive experience to the Farm Progress Show and attendees will have the opportunity to ride through a performance track filled with obstacles and real life road hazards that showcase the performance and safety features of Ram trucks. Participants in the Ram Off-Road Experience will ride with a performance driver through a 25,000-square-foot interactive obstacle course that showcases the capabilities of Ram trucks including a 13-foot, 30-degree hill climb to demonstrate traction; rocks and logs to demonstrate articulation and stability; bumps to demonstrate suspension; and a Ram Mountain to demonstrate ground clearance, approach and departure angles. Once atop the mountain, riders sit nearly 20 feet off the ground, providing a panoramic view of the show.

 This year's Farm Progress Show demonstration rides by Honda will feature the all-new, 2014 Pioneer Side-by-Side Utility Vehicles, the 700 and 700-4. The Pioneer 700-4 features an all-new convertible design that allows the two rear seats to fold into the bed. Owners can opt to use the Pioneer with two-seat, three-seat or four-seat configurations. Best of all, the rear seats fold quickly and easily without the need for tools, and once folded away the Pioneer’s tilt-bed space can be fully utilized. This gives the Pioneer all the versatility of a cargo hauler or four-passenger Side-by-Side, on a more maneuverable, two-passenger sized wheelbase. The Pioneer has the only industry standard roll-over protection certification for its class of Side-by-Side vehicles. 

 Chevrolet will offer test drives of the all-new 2014 Silverado at the Farm Progress Show. Powered by a trio of powerful and efficient EcoTec3 engines that offer both class-leading towing capability and V-8 fuel efficiency, the new Silverado offers: a stronger, quieter, more comfortable cab; a refined new interior with features and connectivity tailored to the needs of truck customers; revised steering, suspension and brakes for improved ride and handling; and ingenious solutions for managing cargo in the bed. Attendees of the Farm Progress Show are invited to test drive a Chevrolet at an off-road course located north of the Annex.

 Titan Tire will be hosting a Ride 'n' Drive, showcasing some of the unique tire configurations used by real growers in order to overcome field challenges for their applications. Stop by the Titan booth at Central Progress Ave at 11th Street to sign up for an opportunity to drive and feel the results of these new tires on a Case Magnum 340 or a John Deere 8235r. The ride 'n' drive location will be just northwest of Gate #1 on the western side of the grounds.

 There is no extra cost to participate in a Ride 'n' Drive. Hours for the Ride 'n' Drives are the same as the show hours.

 Plan to attend

The 2013 Farm Progress Show takes place in Decatur, Ill., Aug. 27, 28 and 29. The exhibit field is open to visitors 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for ages 13-17 and free for ages 12 and under. Discounted advance adult admission tickets are available now on the show's website. For a full schedule of events and more detailed information, visit www.FarmProgressShow.com. The full show program is also posted on the show website under the Visitor Resources tab.

 Mark your calendar for the 60th annual Farm Progress Show and, after you spend the day learning about the latest in ag technology, make your way to the fairgrounds for the third annual Great Lakes Hybrids Farm Progress Show Shootout Tractor Pull or take in the country music concert headlined by Chris Cagle. The tractor pull and concert are not included in a show admission ticket.

 The public is welcome at the show, tractor pull and concert events.

 


About Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., (YMUS), is a leader in the motorsports market. The company’s ever-expanding product offerings include ATVs and Side-by-Side vehicle, motorcycles, outboard motors, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, boats, outdoor power equipment, accessories, apparel and much more. YMUS products are sold through a nationwide network of dealers in the United States. Headquartered in Cypress, Calif., since its incorporation in 1976, Yamaha also has facilities in Wisconsin and Georgia, as well as factory operations in Tennessee and Georgia. For more information on Yamaha, visit www.Yamaha-Motor.com

About Ram Truck Brand
The Ram Truck brand continues to establish its own identity and clearly define its customer since its launch as the newest Chrysler Group LLC vehicle brand. Creating a stand-alone brand for Ram trucks has allowed the brand to concentrate on how core customers use their trucks and what new features they'd like to see. Whether focusing on a family that uses its half-ton truck day in and day out, a hard-working Ram Heavy Duty owner or a business that depends on its commercial vehicles every day, Ram has the truck market covered.

About American Honda

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. was established in 1959 and is the sole distributor of Honda motorcycles, scooters, ATVs and side-by-sides in the U.S. The American Honda Motorcycle Division is responsible for the sales, marketing, and operational activities for these products through authorized Honda dealers. For more information on Honda products, go to www.PowerSports.Honda.com.

About Chevrolet

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and selling more than 4 million cars and trucks a year.  Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature spirited performance, expressive design, and high quality. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.Chevrolet.com.


About the Farm Progress Show
Farm Progress Show, www.FarmProgressShow.com, the nation's largest outdoor farm event, annually hosts more than 600 exhibitors displaying new farm equipment, tractors, combines and farm implements; seed and crop protection products; and many additional farm supplies and services. 

Producers from the U.S. and around the world attend this industry-leading annual agricultural event.

Ag manufacturers and suppliers from across the country and around the world are exhibitors. Field demonstrations are a show mainstay. Each show day, field demos include side-by-side tillage techniques, GPS and precision equipment, and tractor and combine performance comparisons on hundreds of corn acres available for harvesting. Live cattle-handling demonstrations include the newest cattle chutes, equipment, animal health products and work techniques. Additionally, the show features restored antique machinery, arts and crafts displays, horse training demonstrations and entertainment. 

The show is an excellent learning opportunity for producers and includes a wide variety of marketing, management and production seminars. 

 


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