Chuck Sewell, left, Henrietta, Texas, and Chris Beaty, Dothan, Ala., were representing the Amadas Industries line of peanut equipment.

Kevin Lewis and Elijah Norville, Lewis Farms, were visiting from Union City, Tenn.

These energetic teenagers from Paragould, Ark., were having a great time while sporting their Cotton Tail Industries “bunny ears.” They are, from left, back row — Lucas Bennett, Scotty Huffmaster, Maddie Pillow and Maggie Henson; front row — Darion Norris, Riley Mullen, Rayleigh Gonser, and Steven Hughes.

Stover Equipment, Co., Inc. representatives were, from left, back row — Juan Vallejo, Jonathan Juarez, Joey Rivera; front row — Jaxon Grove, Jimmy Stover and Lagina Williams, all from Corpus Christi, Texas.

FMC representatives welcoming visitors to their exhibit were, from left, Phillip Hancock, Memphis; Loston Rowe, Eads, Tenn.; John Lee, Newellton, La.; Jack Clayton, Tunica, Miss.; Don Johnson, Madison, Miss.; Matt Wiggins, Humboldt, Tenn.; Lester Scott, Little Rock, Ark.; and Stephanie Loch, FLM/Harvest, Minneapolis, Minn.

engines, Inc representatives included, from left, Donnie Hauge, Jeff Bain, and Jerry Welch.

Cody Grills and Jessica Grills were visiting the show from Dyersburg, Tenn.

David Gunn, Fleming Farms, Huntsville, Ala., visits with Delta Grain Bag’s Rick Harrell, who is at Monette, Ark.

Cotton Tail Industries representatives were Patrick Turnage and Cassie Driskell, both from Hayti, Mo.

Outgoing presidents of Mid-South cotton ginner associations were honored for their service during 2017 at the annual meeting of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association. From left are Arkansas President Barry Braden, Lee Wilson & Co. Gin, Wilson, Ark.; Tennessee President Ricky Ayers, Hickory Valley Gin, Hickory Valley, Tenn.; Mississippi President Graydon Flowers, Mattson Gin Inc., Lyon, Miss.; SCGA and Louisiana President Randy Ainsworth, Tanner and Company, Frogmore, La.; and Missouri President  Adam Martin, G.M. Lawrence and Company, Sikeston, Mo.

Regions Bank representatives were, from left, Drew Hull, Grenada, Miss.; John Harmon, Calhoun City, Miss.; Alan Sims, Grenada; and Bryan Wagner, Jonesboro, Ark.

At the Protank exhibit were, from left, Rob Smucker, Smucker Mfg., Harrisburg, Ore.; Andy Brammer, Dalton Ag Products, Lenox, Iowa; Mark McGee, Bell Equipment, Greenwood, Miss.; and Brendon Plumpton, Protank, Olive Branch, Miss.

Bryan Kremer, Tyronza, Ark., enjoys a cup of ice cream while touring the show.

Bobby Powell, left, Powell Farms, Caruthersville, Mo., was visiting the Teva exhibit. Teva representatives are, from left, Caleb Coots, Charlie Haubold, Brandon Isaacs, and Chris Kasten, all at Benton, Mo.

Rick Rebstock, left, Americot, Dyersburg, Tenn., chats with Woody Sigmin, AgXplore, Germantown, Tenn.

Representing three generations of farmers were Alabama visitors, from left, Larry Miller, Easton Porter, Scott Porter, Cayden Porter, and John Porter. Miller is from Hayden, Ala., the Porters from Mt. Hope, Ala.

Nick McMichen, left, Centre, Ala., producer and 2018 Farm Press/Cotton Foundation High Cotton Award winner for the Southeast states, visits with Monty Bain, Dadeville, Ala., and Bobby Skeen, Monroe, La., both with the Cotton Board.

Lauren Lyle, Tri-County Gin and Smith Farms, Cartersville, Ga., was visiting the show with daughters, from left, Joanna, Kate, and Milly.

Baskin, La., visitors to the show were, from left, Alex Smart, Kim Jackson, Will Jackson, Kacie Smart, and Saydie Smart.

DuPont Pioneer representatives were, from left, Jason Rudick, McCrory, Ark.; Keith Koonce, Rison, Ark.; Tim Livingston, Tunica, Miss.; and John Burt Strider, Tippo, Miss.

Trey Sandifer, left; Tripp Walker; Cesareo Ramirez; Chris Smith; Reagan Despain; Calvin Bowlin; Briley Tomlinson; and Michael Lott were on hand to discuss Syngenta’s product offerings.

Jimmy Hargett, left, a past Farm Press/Cotton Foundation High Cotton winner from Alamo, Tenn., and Peter Peerbolte, ag marketing consultant at Little Rock, Ark., were among those attending the 24th annual High Cotton Awards breakfast at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show.

Mett Jones III and Rachel Jones represented Dickey Machine Works at Pine Bluff, Ark.

Pat Reinhart and Lisa Olson were greeting showgoers at the PolyTech Industries exhibit.

Willmar Fabrication, LLC, representatives were Steve Claussen, left, and Jerry Saude, both from Benson, Minn.

Representing U.S. Ag Products/U.S. Ag was Anthony Burrow, Russellville, Ark.

Representing three generations of farmers, from left, Billy Gordon, John Verrell, and Allen Verell were visiting the show from Jackson, Tenn.

Ryan Winter and J.R. Graves welcomed visitors at the Ag Spray Equipment exhibit. They’re both at Greenwood, Miss.

Cathy Armstrong, Collierville, Tenn., couldn’t resist a tractor tire photo op.

Stacy Burwick, from left,  Matthew Young, and Erica Spann, all at Dickson, Tenn., were representing UniSouth Genetics.

Jason Berry and Marta Berry, Jason Berry, Inc., were visiting with Brian Bradley, Stuttgart, Ark., at the Deltag exhibit.

Discussing Rabo AgriFinance products were, from left, Tyler Oxner, Lauren Hodge, and Craig Walker, all at Jonesboro, Ark.; Ashley Boydstun, Springfield, Ill.; and Jeffrey Tubbs, Jonesboro.

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue stopped at the Case IH exhibit for a chat. From left the group includes Tim Mills, Russ Finney, Adam Wright, Ryan Blasiak, Mr. Perdue, Ken Krug, Del Massey, Chris Sherman (not visible behind Massey). Ben Werner, Charles Carter (behind Werner), Mike Rundell, Neal Reinhart and Myles Wilson.

At the Mississippi Land Bank booth were, from left, Rob Taylor, Will Foley, Ronnie Sellers, and, seated, Jessica Smith.

BASF representatives greeting visitors at their exhibit were, from left, front row — Premila Goddard, Research Triangle Park, N.C.; Bethany Krutzfeldt, Minneapolis, Minn.; and Katie Dougherty, Cape Girardeau, Mo.; back row — Ryan Schaul, Research Triangle Park; Jimmy Pongetti, Jonesboro, Ark.; Vick Nickels, Starkville, Miss.; and Rhett Ruscoe, Clarksdale, Miss.

Retired Southern Cotton Ginners Association Executive Vice President Lee Todd and his wife, Merle, were among those attending the organization’s annual honors banquet.

Southern Cotton Ginners Association Executive Vice President Tim Price welcomes Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show.

The McMullen family from Beebe, Ark., was visiting the show Friday. From left are Brandy, Benson, Bethany, Jennifer, and Trey.

Future farmer Lucas Lowrey, son of grower Bobby Lee and Kelsey Lowrey, Parma, Miss.

At the Mid-South Ag Equipment, Inc. exhibit were, from left, Jason Eaton, RBR Enterprise, LLC; and Hunter Young, Gary Reid, Amber Reid, Butch Graven, Allen Ritter, and Chris Kellum, all with Mid-South Ag at Byhalia, Miss.

At the Soucy booth were, from left, Don Swisher, Marc McDonald, Daniel Swisher, and Michael Bailey.

Nationwide Agribusiness representatives were, from left, Ford Ashlock, Andy Latting, Jonesboro, Ark.; Sarah and Alex Frisbee, Jackson, Miss.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was an honored visitor at Saturday’s show, at which he announced approval of the long-awaited Cotton Ginning Cost Share Program. Afterward, he spent a couple of hours touring the show and chatting with exhibitors and showgoers. Here, he and Mississippi Secretary of Agriculture and Commerce Cyndi Hyde-Smith display a tee shirt with a message to their liking.

Lise Greene, Courtland, Ala., was touring the show with her children, Jimbo and LouLou.

Providing information at the Teejet exhibit were Bryan Fowler, left, and Brian Satorius.

Welcoming visitors to the Gowan exhibit were, from left, Eric Bergeron, Carencro, La.; Winston Beesinger, Collierville, Tenn.; and Glenn Kernodle, Cabot, Ark.

Craig Massey, from left, Crop Production Services, and Willie German, Somerville, Tenn., cotton producer, visit with Pete Nelson, president of the Ag Innovation Development Group.

Scott Rome, right, Tallulah, La., was the winner of the Labrador puppy in the Saturday afternoon giveaway. Helping him admire the pup is Kennedy Collins. Adam Essary, left, Deadfall Retrievers, Millington, Tenn., made the presentation.

Louisiana visitors to the Friday show were, from left, Lance Costanza, Washington; Sarah Vidrine, Ville Platte; and Sadie, Joanne, and  Joe Costanza, all at Washington.

Deltag Formulations representatives were, from left, Daniel Britt, Greenville, Miss.; Bob Hodnett, Anguilla, Miss.; Mike Bogy, Pine Bluff, Ark.; Sammy Fontonot, Washington, La.; and Dudley Jumper, Palestine, Ark.

Delta High Cotton Award winner Joe Huerkamp and his wife, Cindy Kay, Macon, Miss., make the rounds at the show.

Verdesian representatives were Phil Shelley, left, and Stan Deal, both at Dothan, Ala.

Bailey Everett and Robert Jones welcomed showgoers at the Pickett Equipment Co. exhibit. Both are at Olive Branch, Miss.

At the Valley Irrigation exhibit were, from left, Don Trichell, Valley Irrigation, and Sam Barrier, Valley/Ag Sense, both at Ferriday, La.; Josh Watford, Tennessee Tractor, Dyersburg, Tenn.; and Brett Marshall, Valley Irrigation, Tifton, Ga.

Jake Hamm, from left, Franklin, Tenn.; Chase Cook, Jonesboro, Ark.; Loren Harlow, Trumann, Ark.; Don Threet, Marion, Ark.; and Aaron Wray, Collierville, Tenn., greeted visitors at the Bayer CropScience exhibit.

AgriGold representatives included, from left, Ryan Gilland, Ryan, Embrey, Ben Mullins, Eddie Kahle, Matt Smith, Mitch Holmberg, and Tyson Greene.

Decked out in her dancing outfit, with a cup of popcorn from the Helena exhibit, Callie Field, from Olive Branch, Miss., was ready for the big show.

George LaCour, left, cotton producer and ginner from Morganza, La., visits with Colin and Brent Leggett of Nashville, N.C., while they wait for Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to speak at the Saturday Ag Update session.

Will Hightower, left, Les Riley, Jared Moore, Dudley Stephens, and Cotton Rohrscheib were on hand to talk to farmers about the Farmers Business Network.

George Gray, Cloverleaf Gin, Donalsonville, Ga.; Ernest Osuna, Cotton Growers Co-op, New Market, Ala.; Allen Gray, Five Point Peanut Co., Newton, Ga.; and Mike Breedlove, Kelley Electric, Kennett, Mo.

Dr. Ed Cherry, left, New Tazewell, Tenn., visits with Helm Agro U.S. representative Gerald Simmons, Tampa, Fla.

Britney Ross, from left, Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Hattiesburg, Miss., visits with Kamella Neeley and Kylie Meidell, both at Jonesboro, Ark.

MirTech representatives were, from left, front row — Tom Livingston, Jonesboro, Ark.; Kara Kaminsky, Sikeston, Mo.; Ivan Peters, Jonesboro, Ark.; back row — Shawn Ashcraft, Jonesboro, Ark.; Roger Roge, Jonesboro, Ark.; and Bryan Powell, Mike Odom, and Dan Edmondson, all of Stuttgart, Ark.

Burch Pierce, from left, Leo Pierce, Ashley Pierce, T.W. Pierce, and Buddy Pierce, all from Pineville, La., were attending the Saturday SCGA luncheon for safety award winners.

Brothers Garet and Cameron Maier, Stuttgart, Ark.

Having a great Saturday at the gin show were Pinkey Cummins, Lynn Cummins, and Sam Brooks.

Northwest grower Ty Lyle looks over a tractor with his daughters, Joanna, Kate, and Milly.

Jimmy Stover, right, and Lagina Williams, second from right, welcomed Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to their exhibit. At left are Tony Williams and Jaxon Grove.

Chicot Irrigation representatives were, from left, Jason Parks, Delhi, La.; Drew Norris, Wilmot, Ark.; Hubbard Stephens, Hollandale, Miss.; and Warren Ayles, Greenwood, Miss.

Helm Agro U.S. representatives were Gerald Simmons, left, Tampa, Fla., and Patrick Ligon, Germantown, Tenn.

Curt Stafford, son of Jeremy and Julie Stafford, Kingston Springs, Tenn., was rockin’ in his tractor shirt and John Deere hat as he climbed on farm equipment.

Artist Floyd Gordon has been exhibiting at the show many years, and his southern scenes are popular with showgoers.

A man of many hats, Gavin Kimble, left, checking out the show with his brother, Brayden. They are from Weiner, Ark.

Pat McClatchy, left, director of Rosenthal-Collins at Memphis; Kipp Butts, senior commodity analyst with Informa Economics at Memphis; and Dr. O.A. Cleveland, economics professor emeritus at Mississippi State University, were participants in the Ag Market Network teleconference live-streamed from the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show.

Two-year-old Clare Lanpher, daughter of Andy and Emily Lanpher, Leopold, Mo., passes the time with her mom’s phone.

Certi-Pik representatives were Don Evink and Ethan Evink, Hospers, Iowa.

After walking over the big show halls, Richard Ketchum, Bells, Tenn., found a place to nap.

At the P&P marketing exhibit were, from left, Steve Claussen, Redball, Benson, Minn.; Mike Hodgson, Southern Sales Group, Morris Chapel, Tenn., and Pat Patterson, P&P Marketing/J&M Manufacturing, Lakeland, Tenn.

Tony Williams, executive vice president, Texas Cotton Ginners Association; Greg Holt, agricultural engineer, USDA/ARS;  Kenneth Hood, producer, Gunnison, Miss.; Tom Wedegaertner, Cotton Incorporated; and Dusty Findley, Southeastern Cotton Ginners Association, were among those attending the annual meeting of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association preceding the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show.

Eddie Walley, Hattiesburg, Miss., and Hal Russell, Boston, Ga., welcomed visitors to the Nachurs exhibit.

KBH banner for their new model 2428 trailer that they’re standing in front of.

AgLaunch representatives were, from left, Tom Womack, Nashville, Tenn.; Dorian Kusznir, Raleigh, NC.; Pete Nelson and Schuyler Dalton, both at Memphis, Tenn.; Michael Ott, Iowa City, Iowa; Rebecca Kaufman, Rogers, Ark.; Scott Fullen, Ripley, Tenn.; Margaret Oldham, Collierville, Tenn.; and Zack James, Cedar Lake, Ind.

Cindy Perkins, from left, Bernie, Mo.; Cody Logan, Colchester, Ill.; and Garret Perkins and Amber Perkins welcome visitors to the Perkins Sales, Inc. exhibit.

At the Alliance Ag Equipment exhibit were, from left, Josh Searcy, Forrest City, Ark., Laura Waggoner, Union City, Tenn., and Jason Youngblood, Sikeston, Mo., all with Alliance Ag; Jason Flaman, San Antonio, Texas, with AGCO; Gordon Bruff, Union City, Tenn., with Alliance Ag; and Jason Klipfel, Jonesboro, Ark., with AGCO.

All smiles at the Progeny Ag Products exhibit were, from left, front row — Will McDaniel, Wynne, Ark.; Rebecca Cobb, Jonesboro, Ark.; Joshua Stidman and Hillary Spain, Southaven, Miss.; and Amber Peevey, Wynne, Ark.; back row — Ty Mason, Jonesboro, Ark.; Reid Carter, Rolling Fork, Miss.; Walt Britt, Lumberton, N.C.; and Josh Keith, Jonesboro. 

Jarral Neeper, left, president of Calcot; and Pat McClatchy, founder of the Ag Market Network, listen as Dr. O.A. Cleveland, economics professor emeritus at Mississippi State University, provides an update on the cotton market during a live streaming of the Ag Market Network’s monthly teleconference at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show.

Local Seed Company representatives welcoming visitors at their exhibit were, from left, William Owens, Chism Craig, Barrett Daugherty, Wayne Dulaney, Eric Howard, Shelby Williams, Charles Michell, Reed Trusty, and David Walker.

Nammco representatives were, from left, Edwin McDonald, Lubbock, Texas; Devin Owens, Forrest City, Ark.; Jackson Owens, Forrest City, Ark.; Gary Oliver, Stuttgart, Ark.; and Steve Prather, Leland, Miss.

USA Rice Federation representatives were Jenni Bryant, left, Arlington, Va.; and Mary Jemison, Kinder, La.

Monty Bain, from left, Dadeville, Ala.; Christi Chadwell, both at Lubbock, Texas; and Brent Murphree, Memphis, greeted visitors at the Cotton Board exhibit.

Joe Tannehill, from left, Katie Horne, and Karl Owen, welcomed visitors to the Tannehill Industries exhibit.

AgXplore representative Brandon Martin, Dexter, Mo., treats conference attendees to scoops of their favorite candies.

Steve Claussen, left, with Wilmar Fabrication, and Dave Rhylander, a consultant with the company.

Wesley Taylor, Jimmy Sanders, Whiteville, Tenn., producer Bob Walker, Somerville, Tenn., and producer Willie German, Somerville, Tenn., were talking farming and checking out the new equipment at the show.

Rubber Track Solutions representatives included, from left, Jerry Von Gruenigen, Fernando Del Castillo, Sylvain Dube, Shawn Wilkening, and Bryan Bullard.

The National Cotton Council conducted an educational session on the new seed cotton program that will be available to producers in 2018. Participating in the seminar were, from left, Merlin Schantz, cotton producer from Hydro, Okla.; Dr. Jodie Campiche, vice president for economics and policy analysis with the NCC; and Craig Brown, vice president for producer affairs for the council.

EZ Drop PolyPiper representatives welcoming visitors to their exhibit were, from left, Joe Banegas, Adam Garcia, Mike Salomon, Steve Baugher, and Jesús Garcia, all at Manila, Ark.

Ashley Shannon, left, and Dustin Shannon, right, were touring the show with their children, Audrey and Avery. They’re from Harrisburg, Ark.

Kara Kaminsky with Claas describes some of the company’s new products for Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Listening in is Tim Price, manager of the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show.

KBH Corporation, Clarksdale, Miss., was represented by, from left, Taylor Cauthen, Clarksdale; Patrick Barnes, Birmingham, Ala.; Jeff Dreher, Cleveland, Miss.; Paul Jones, Buddy Bass, and Tim Tenhet, Clarksdale; and Jordan Moore, Batesville, Miss.

AMX Irrigation Dealer Michael Burroughs, right, with his sons, Charlie and Ben, Crawfordsville, Ark.

At the DelStar Inc., exhibit were, from left, Billy Herbison, Nikki Ferguson, and Spring and Bo Bowlin, all at Cleveland, Miss.

Manning the Farm Press booth were, from left, Greg Frey, vice president of operations for Farm Press/Farm Progress; and sales representatives Baker Patton and Dave Noland.

Delta Grow Seed representatives were, from left, Lee Hughes, England, Ark.; Chris Tillman, Elaine, Ark.; and Cecil Jones, Oak Grove, La.

Representing Delta Plastics were, from left, front row — from Arkansas, Charlie Wood, Jonesboro; Bret Dague, Little Rock; Dean Stone, Stuttgart, and Matt Lindsey and Chris DeClerk, Little Rock; back row — James Waller, Crowder, Miss.; Rick Salter, Rayville, La.; Sean Whiteley, Little Rock, Ark.; Mark Thompson, Rustin, La.; Ron Henderson, Oak Grove, La.; and Bradley Hargrove, DeWitt, Ark.    

Freddie Ligon, left, Chet Chaney, Larry Ganaan and Joe Roberts were among Monsanto and Delta and Pine representatives greeting visitors at the company’s exhibit.

Watkins & Sons Manufacturing representatives were, from left, Rick, Becky, and Clay Watkins, from Linden, Tenn.

Bigham Ag representatives were, from left, Roger Worsham, Charleston, Miss., and Jimmy Gray, Lubbock, Texas.

Pete Nelson, president of Ag Innovation Development Group, and his daughter visit with Secretary Sonny Perdue about the AgLaunch Start-up Station.

At the Sayle Oil exhibit were, from left, Matt Rich, Sayle Oil, Memphis; Branson Davis and Mikka Felty, Felty Farms, Paragould, Ark.; and Gary Felty and Jonathan Lacey, both with Sayle Oil, Memphis.

Brett Shepard, from left, Eleonora Tchoparova, and Roumen Denkov, were representing RDX Brokerage, LLC at Bartlett, Tenn.

Bobby and Linda Umberson, Stafford, Mo., were welcoming visitors at the Grassworks exhibit.

Joe Callaway, left, Christine Donhardt and Tim Roberts, all with Agricenter International, greeted visitors at their booth.

Clay Starkey, center, Bayer CropScience, visits with Dr. and Mrs. Tyson Raper and their children. Raper is Extension cotton and small grain specialist with the University of Tennessee.

United Rentals representatives were, from left, Chris Day, Southhaven, Miss.; Brady White, Grenada, Miss.; and Earl Torkell, Cordova, Tenn.

Reed’s Metals Northside Steel Manufacturing representatives were, from left, Heather Stiles, Guntown, Miss; Tim Hartwig, West Point, Miss.; Zac Hutcheson, Guntown; Andrew Lindsey, Jackson, Tenn.; Wes Anderson, Memphis, Tenn.

Kubota Tractor Corporation representatives were, from left, Susan Holmes, Bruce, Miss.; Clay Young, Newport, Ark., and Cheri Parker, Bruce, Miss.

Byron Medlin, president of Don Medlin Company, Caruthersville, Mo., left, visits with producers Rickie Kirk and Jeremy Kirk, both at Arlington, Tenn.; Herman Simpson, Gates, Tenn.; and Matt Kirk, Brighton, Tenn.

Visiting the show from Pioneer, La., was Ricky Fuller, Ricky Fuller Farms.

Nichino America representatives included, from left, Alex Truszkowski, Germantown, Tenn.; Cindy Addenbrook, Philadelphia, Pa.; Byrne Carpenter, Senatobia, Miss.; and Terry Gairhan, Jonesboro, Ark.

Southeast Pipe and Drain representatives were Dennis Lowerman, left, and Gerry Jackson.

Ater Warehouse representatives were, from left, front row — Cory Obbink, AgriLite, Brandon, Miss.; and Glen Von Kanel, West Helena, Ark.; back row — Kris Forman and Ed Ater, Ferriday, La.; Butch Cavin, West Helena, Ark.; and Gary Neal, Ferriday.

Alan Albers, left, and Clint Gable of Spencerville, Ohio, greeted visitors at the SI Distributing exhibit.

Farm Credit was represented by Clayton Howell, left, and Griffin Golleher.

Raymond Miller, second from right, Paris, Tenn., poses with, from left, Lynford Miller, Jeremy Miller, and Erick Miller, all decked out in bunny ears from the Cotton Tail Hoods exhibit.

Seventh generation farmer Pat Woods, Byhalia, Miss., brought his oldest son, Patrick, and Patrick’s son, J.P., to the show.

John David Bassie, left, Brandon, Miss.; Ken Nelson, Almyra, Ark.; Don Zarecor, Newbern, Tenn.; and Bart Jenkins and Frank Carey, both from Olive Branch, Miss., were among Valent representatives at their exhibit.

Emmett Gadberry, from left, Kent McPherson, Marlon Nichols, Corey Wright, and Kevin Harper welcomed visitors to the Greenpoint Ag exhibit.

Lane Huerkamp, granddaughter of Mid-South High Cotton Award winner Joe Huerkamp, is thrilled to have a cotton bale showcasing her favorite university! When Joe placed his bronze cotton boll award on the table in front of Lane (who aspires to farm), she quipped, “Look Pop, a five-lock boll!” Joe just beamed.

Lee Kilpatrick, left, Cornelia, Ga., and Keith Bell, New Harmony, Ind., welcomed showgoers to the Salford Group agricultural equipment exhibit.

HarvestWeigh/System Scale Corporation representatives were, from left, Steven Laster, Little Rock, Ark.; and Tennesseans Danny Martin, Nashville, and Ray Maddox, Memphis.

Hank Simmons, Covington, La., was greeting visitors at the Greenleaf Technologies exhibit.

The Townson family from Dyersburg, Tenn., were making the rounds of the show Saturday afternoon. From left are Kerrie, William Thomas (3), Joseph, Kloye (14), and Hazel (9 mos.).

John Bradley, second from left, and his wife, Debra, just behind him, visit with friends Micah Miller, left, and his wife, Michelle, and their son, Hudson. Bradley is a former director of the Milan, Tenn., No-Till Research Station, no-till specialist for Monsanto, and director of agronomy for Florentine BioSciences.

Terry and Debra Lee, from left, and Amy and Jon Lee, all with Lee Farms, Gadsden, Ala.

Mark Henry, Greenville, Miss., helps his grandchildren, Emmalynn and Carpenter Henry, climb down from a tractor.

Lemken representatives were, from left, Jackson Owens, Forrest City, Ark.; Jim Balstad, Fargo, ND; and Devin Owens, Forrest City, Ark.

Helena Chemical Company, representatives were, from left, back row — Logan Roberts, Cleveland, Miss.; Jimmy Sandling, Greenwood, Miss.; Dwight England, Florence, Ala.; Michael Kenty, Memphis, Tenn.; Ryan Mayfield, Cleveland, Miss.; Trip Morgan, England, Ark.; front row — Ken DuBard, Greenwood, Miss.; Stephen Leininger, Jonesboro, Ark.; Collin Hornbeck, DeWitt, Ark.; Jameson Wade, New Concord, Ky.; Justin Payne, Covington, Tenn., and Bennett Gardner, England, Ark.

About 20,000 people attend the Farm & Gin Show annually to visit exhibits, including these young people lined up at the USA Rice booth.

Wade Thompson, left, Leland, Miss., and Boyd Patterson and Danny Bowen, both at Cleveland, Miss., were among Crop Production Services representatives at their exhibit.

At the W&A Manufacturing Co. exhibit were, from left, Brandon Stephens, W&S/Grain Deacon, Cherry Valley, Ark.; Rod Haarberg, W&A/AGRODEVIATE, Kearney, Nebr.; and J.B. Howland, Jonesboro, and Ted Avery and David Latham, Pine Bluff, all with W&A Manufacturing.

Keeling Company representatives were David Lanehart, left, North Little Rock, Ark., and John Robinson, Jackson, Tenn.

Former colleagues and students were on hand to honor Dr. Calvin B. Parnell, recipient of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association’s annual Vandergriff Pioneer Award for 2018, in recognition of his many contributions to the cotton industry. Among those attending the SCGA Honors Banquet were, from left, standing — Dusty Findley, former student, Dawsonville, Ga.; Russell McGee, former student, Bryan, Texas; Doug Wardlaw, former student, Arlington,Tenn.; Tony Williams, colleague, Austin, Texas; Lynn Parnell, brother, Owings Mills, Md.; Greg Holt, former student, Lubbock, Texas; Bill Norman, former student, Cordova, Tenn.; Ross Rutherford, former student, Lubbock Texas; Kay Parnell, sister, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; Kelley Green, former student, Austin, Texas; Clifford Fischer, former student, Lubbock, Texas; Lauren Krogman, former student, Memphis, Tenn.; Ling Wang-Li, former student, Raleigh, N.C.; seated — Sarah Parnell Molloy, daughter, Austin, Texas; Peggy Parnell, wife, and Dr. Parnell, College Station, Texas: and Chris Parnell, son, Missouri City, Texas.

Danny Qualls, left, Lake City, Ark., and Josh Searcy, Wynne, Ark., both with Alliance Ag.

Southern Cotton Ginners Association executive committee members attending the organization’s annual meeting prior to the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show are, from left, front row — Brad Williams, Burlison Gin, Burlison, Tenn.; Randy Ainsworth, Tanner and Company, Frogmore, La.; Adam Martin, G.M. Lawrence and Company, Sikeston, Mo.; Will Wade, Wade Gin Co., Kenton, Tenn.; Bobby Todd, Farmers Gin & Warehouse, Tallulah, La.; Graydon Flowers, Mattson Gin Inc., Lyon, Miss.; Gary Bailey, Three Way Gin, Tunica, Miss.; Robert Craig, Dalton Cotton Co., Senath, Mo.; James Wages, Farmers Gin of Humboldt, Humboldt, Tenn.; back row — Tim Price, SCGA executive vice president; Tom Calloway, Rayville Producers, Inc., Rayville, La.; Tri Watkins, Rabbit Ridge Gin & Warehouse, Lepanto, Ark.; Gary Hayes, Caruthersville Gin, Caruthersville, Mo.; David Cochran, Jr., Avon Gin, Avon, Miss.; Ricky Ayers, Hickory Valley Gin, Hickory Valley, Tenn.; Sammy Angel, Epstein Gin, Lake Village, Ark.; Barry Braden, Lee Wilson & Company Gin, Wilson, Ark.; and Russell Mahalitc, Issaquena S. Washington Gin, Glen Allan, Miss.

Lucky winners: Laura Renfro, second from right, Batesville, Miss., was the happy winner of the Friday afternoon drawing for the Labrador puppy giveaway. Others in the photo are, from left, Adam Essary, Deadfall Retrievers, Millington, Tenn., who presented the puppy, and Avery Harville, Mrs. Renfro’s neice; her daughter, Harlee; a friend, Haven Wilbanks; and nephew Bryce Harville.

Greeting visitors at the O’Reilly Auto Parts exhibit were, from left, Scott Hall, O’Reilly, Memphis; Frank Havens, WIX Filters, Little Rock, Ark.; and Robert Golden, O’Reilly, and David Williams, Gates Corp., both at Memphis.

Greeting visitors at the Farm Press-sponsored exhibitor lounge were, from left, Ann King, Taylor Armstrong, Slate Canon, and Sandy Perry.

KBH greeters Alyssia Webster, left, and Carli Touliatos, right, both at Memphis, visit with Edward Mahalitc, Paradise Farms, Vicksburg, Miss.

Northside Steel Manufacturing representatives were Tom Martin, left, Jonesboro, Ark., and Jay Smith, Waldenburg, Ark.

D&S Gin Supply representatives, all at Memphis, were, from left, Ronald Haggart, Robert Bailey, and Jamie and Robert Dickey.

In recognition of his many contributions to the cotton industry over his career, Dr. Calvin Parnell, long-time faculty member in the Texas A&M University Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department, was honored by the Southern Cotton Ginners Association with the Vandergriff Pioneer Award for 2018. Tim Price, SCGA executive vice president, presents the award at the organization’s annual Honors Banquet in conjunction with the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show. With Dr. Parnell are his brother, Lynn Parnell, Arlington, Va.; his sister, Kay Parnell, Sierra Vista, Ariz.; and his wife, Peggy Parnell.

Landoll representatives were Arch Kohl, left, Jackson, Miss. and Kevin Bullowe, Beebe, Ark.

Jimmy Sanders representatives were, from left, Gill Corban, Tunica, Miss.; Chuck Williamson, Cleveland, Miss.; Neill McLaurin, Dyersburg, Tenn.; and Wesley Taylor, Whiteville, Tenn.

Dennis Short, Dan Short, and Matthew Short greeted visitors at the Short Line Mfg. exhibit.

Family groups were in abundance at the show, including the Goods: Austin, Bennett, Ashia, and Grace.

Forrest Laws, who retired in 2017 after 37 years with Farm Press Publications, was honored by the Southern Cotton Ginners Association for his “Behind the Scenes” efforts in publicizing the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show each year and reporting on the speakers and seminars held at the show. With him is his wife, Kathy. Tim Price, left, SCGA executive vice president, presented the award.

All smiles as they promoted rice were, from left, Katie Phelps, Franklin, Tenn., and Tisha Gribble, Little Rock, Ark., both representing the Arkansas Rice Council; and Crystal Cotner, Bingham Ag, Carlisle, Ark.

Tennesse farmer Jimmy Hargett, right, was showing his long-time friend, Herbert Worrell, Alamo, Tenn., around the show.

Family members of Ginner of the Year Dennis Adams attended the Southern Cotton Ginners Association honors banquet to participate in his recognition. From left, are: Front row — granddaughter Kate Harris; wife Beverly Adams; Dennis Adams; and daughters Dana Wilson and Kathy Forester; back row — grandson Drew Wilson; son-in-law Paul Wilson; grandson Davis Wilson; daughter Lacey Salyer; son-in-law Ryne Salyer; daughter Mandy Harris; son Clint Harris; and son-in-law Rod Forester.

Drexel Chemical Company representatives, from left, Zack Wilbanks, Friendship, Tenn., Kirk Barnes, Monticello, Ark., and Keegan Boyd, Jonesboro, Ark.

Robert Denson of Bootheel Farm Toys, West Memphis, Ark., entertains an onlooker with his remote-control farm toys.

SePro representatives were, from left, front row — Brittany Saylor, Tifton, Ga; Kyle Briscoe, Whitakers, N.C.; Jim Barrentine, Fayettville, Ark; back row — Mason Young, Jonesboro, Ark.; and Larry Moss, Memphis, Tenn.

Trey Prewitt, from left, Brantley Davis, Suzannah Hood, Stafford Lott, and Braden Davis, all from Cleveland, Miss., were checking out exhibits at the show.

AKE Safety representatives were, from left, Sherri Hartung, Salem, Mass.; Steve Aguiar, Rochester, Minn.; and Rob Northcutt, Manhattan, Kan.

Kelly Manufacturing representatives were Roy Moore, left, Tifton, Ga., and Glen Hulledge, Headland, Ala.

Mike Mills and Nancy Mills, Charlotte, N.C., were representing Reinke irrigation systems.

Arkansas visitors to the show were Larry Jones and Andrew Jones, both at Minturn.

At the Module Truck Systems booth were, from left, Jim McCarley, Steve Lynch, Debbie McCarley, and Jim Roberts.

The Arysta booth was manned by Nathan Wilmore, left, and Greg Adams.

Staffing the Bobby Henard Tire Service exhibit were, from left, seated — Zoey Shuck, Dallas, Texas, and Caleb Davis, Birmingham, Ala., both with Titan Marketing Services; standing — Tyler Shuck, Titan Markerting, Dallas; Bob Hunt, Bobby Henard, Brinkley, Ark.; Chris Neidert, Trelleborg, Spartanburg, S.C.; Forrest Chandler, Bobby Henard, Indianola, Miss.; and Brent Murray, Titan Marketing, Arlington, Tenn.

Sukup representatives were, from left, Chris Morgan, Jonesboro, Ark.; Travis Swanson, Rogers, Ark.; and Dennis Gibson, Jonesboro, Ark.

Sukup representatives, from left, Travis Swanson, Rogers, Ark., and Dennis Gibson, Jonesboro, Ark., visit with producer Curtis Tate, Proctor, Ark.

Benny Gibson, Mantee, Miss., stopped by the ESN/Smart Nitrogen booth to take a virtual roller coaster ride.

At the Lindsay Irrigation exhibit were, from left, Nora Lynn Burroughs, Michael Burroughs, and Charles Burroughs, all with AMX Irrigation, Clarkedale, Ark.; Andy Murdock, Lindsay, Cordele, Ga.; and Richard Cash, AgQuip LLC, Trenton, Tenn.

Jason and Laura Coleman, back, Coleman Farms, Paragould, Ark., were visiting the show with their daughter, Emilee, and son, Blake.

Corteva (formerly Dow) representatives were, from left, Chris Main, Medina, Tenn.; Tom McDow, Covington, Tenn.; Andrea Jones, Steele, Mo.; Nolan Karwoski, Indianapolis, Ind.; Matt Branch, Monroe, La.; Dereck Racca, Wolfforth, Texas; Matt Deal, Collierville, Tenn.; Jeff Jetton, Jackson, Tenn.; Tom Eubank, Greenville, Miss.; and Chad Brewer, Marion, Ark.

Early arrivals at the Friday show were, from left, Shawn Butler, University of Tennessee, Jackson; Autumn McLaughlin, UT-Martin; Suzannah Wiggins, Pioneer HiBred, Dyersburg, Tenn.; Daniel Wiggins, BASF, Friendship, Tenn.; and Quenton Dotson, UT-Jackson.

National Cotton Council representatives welcoming visitors to their booth were, from left, Bradshaw Lewis, Jonesboro, Ark.; Mike Turner, West Monroe, La.; and John Gibson, Cordova, Tenn.

Tannehill Industries Val6 representative, was Brian Rochelle from Indianola, Miss.

Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue visited the Saturday morning Farm Show Feeds food packaging effort by west Tennessee FFA students. Here, he stopped to chat with Amanda Bell, who has coordinated the effort for the past several years. With them are Emily Hobbs, Kenton, Tenn., and Mid-South Farm and Gin Show manager Tim Price. The FFA volunteers assembled almost 50,000 food packages to be distributed to needy in the region.

The John Deere exhibit was staffed by, from left, Kevin Jackson, territory sales manager; Sara Mcintyre, product owner; Michael Tapke, solution owner; Jake Holcomb, Tennessee Tractor; Matthew Cotton, territory finance manager; Ashleigh Fleming, sales promotions coordinator; Aaron Fults, legacy equipment; Keith Patterson, solutions specialist; and Andrew Roberson, Wade Equipment.

At the MetLife Ag Investments booth were, from left, Nina Krause, Germantown, Tenn.; Mark Loftin, Red Banks, Miss.; Clint Nef, Germantown; and Phillip Howell, Lonoke, Ark.

At the Kittler Construction exhibit were, from left, Marc Wilson and Nelson Ingle, both at Jonesboro, Ark., and Regina and Sid Sheets, Carlisle, Ark.

Answering questions at Seed Source Genetics were Edward and Jane Jungmann at Bishop, Texas.

Representatives for Bruce Martin Construction included, from left, Chris Bates, Paul Fout, and Brian Rowland, all at Portageville, Mo.

Family members and friends attending the Southern Cotton Ginners Association Honors Banquet Memorial Scholarship presentation in memory of the late George Pugh, Sr., Portland, Ark., farmer/ginner/civic leader, were, from left, seated — Frank Pugh, Portland, Ark., nephew; Gus Pugh, Lake Village, Ark., brother; Leyden Pugh, Lake Village, son; Ann Pugh, George Pugh, Sr.’s wife, Pine Bluff, Ark.; Becky Pugh, Bethesda, Md., daughter; standing — Ken Abington and Mary Mills Abington, Germantown, Tenn., long-time friends; Melissa Pugh, Portland, Ark., wife of Frank Pugh; Jan Pugh, Lake Village, wife of Leyden Pugh; Georgia Pugh, Lake Village, granddaughter; Cindy Pugh, Little Rock, Ark., wife of Tom Pugh (George’s nephew); and John Abington, Germantown, Tenn., son of life-long friends.

Greeting visitors at the Wilger spray parts booth were Will Bartel, left, and nephew Craig Bartel, both at Lexington, Tenn.

Lee Todd, left, retired executive vice president of the Southern Cotton Ginners Association, and Tim Price, current executive vice president, with Agriculture Secretary Perdue on the floor of the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show.

Visiting the show from the Missouri Bootheel were, from left, Trina, Shelby, and Rylee Dawson.

Steve Goche represented the AGI line of grain bin, conveyor, and dryer equipment. He’s at Wynne, Ark.

At the Ace Pump exhibit were, from left, Andrew Webb, Helena Chemical Co., Jackson, Tenn.; Randy Moody, Ace Pump, Memphis; and James Wages, Farmers Gin of Humboldt, Humboldt, Tenn.

Rodney Mast, from left, Sykes Southern Acres, Crawford, Miss., visits with Matt Winstead, H&R AgriPower, Tanner, Ala., and Jacob Duke, H&R, Brownsville, Tenn.

Scott and Donna Watson, S&D Farms, Glen Allan, Miss., were touring Saturday’s show with their children, Brayden and Addalyn.

Don Medlin Company representatives were, from left, Clark Medlin and Byron Medlin, both of Caruthersville, Mo.; Don Medlin, Charleston, Mo.; and Clint Kirby, Caruthersville, Mo.

Big Iron representatives greeting visitors at their booth were, from left, Jay Bankston, south central regional manager, Bella Vista, Ark.; Mickey Atkins, Dover, Tenn.; Nathan Duff, Clarksdale, Miss.; Tom Makin, Union City, Tenn.; and Cody Smith, Jonesboro, Ark.

Taking a break after walking the exhibit floors were, from left, Danny Rice, Gauge Fox, Shannon Simpson, and Nick Fox.

At Koch Agronomic Services were, from left, Stan Koster, Wichita, Kan.; Harold Brecht, Catawissa, Pa.; and Josh Louder, Bedford, Texas.

Welcoming visitors at the Kelley Electric exhibit were, from left, Robert Russell, Robert Watkins, Mike Breedlove, and Mike Stanley, all at Kennett, Mo.

Robert Wilson, Edwardsville, Kan., was representing the Monosem farm equipment line.

George Galloway, left, and Adam Shaw, both at Stuttgart, Ark., were representing Riceland Foods.

Coburn Consulting representatives Garron Miller and Jay Coburn of McGehee, Ark., left, visit with Mason Young of SePRO, Jonesboro, Ark.

The T-L Irrigation exhibit was manned by Ned Young, left, and Danny Young, right, both with Young’s Custom Services, Poplar Grove, Ark.; and Jared Logan and Owen Kruger, second and third from left, both with T-L Irrigation, Hastings, Nebr.

The late George Pugh, Sr., Portland, Ark., farmer/ginner/civic leader, was honored with the Southern Cotton Ginners Association memorial scholarship. Presenting the award at the organization’s annual Honors Banquet in conjunction with the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show was SCGA President Randy Ainsworth, left. Accepting the award were, from left, Mr. Pugh’s son, Leyden Pugh, Lake Village, Ark., Mr. Pugh’s wife, Ann Pugh, Pine Bluff, Ark.; and Mr. Pugh’s daughter, Becky Pugh, Bethesda, Md.

The grain bag has become a popular tool for temporary storage. Farmers find the idea of having these horizontal tubes of grain an efficient way to manage at harvest. And when it’s time to empty, you need a grain bag unloader. The Akron EXG 400 is ready to do the job. This machine has a bottom angular gearbox and grain pusher for optimized grain management; hydrostatic movement — the machine moves as the bag rolls up; and a 16.3-foot-wide roll system. It can move 280 tons per hour. Suggested list price is $5,600. Learn more at buschequipment.com.

The new Perten Aquamatic 5800 is a portable grain moisture meter that uses the same tech as desk-bound units — only this one weighs 8 pounds and can be taken to the field. In the field, you just load grain into the hopper, and pull the handle to start analysis. The unit offers repeatability for reliable sample measurement. The onboard touch screen even works with gloved hands. Suggested list price is $2,450. Learn more at moisturetesters.com.

The Bushel Plus system mounts to any combine and includes a drop pan that you can release in the field to gather chaff as the combine moves on. The system comes with a battery-operated separator, so you can get a sample of just how much grain you’re leaving behind with your combine setup. This system allows you to fine-tune the combine quickly. Suggested list price is $2,599. Learn more at thunderstruckag.com.

The Portable Prairie Grain Analyzer requires no preweighting, temperature measurement or chart reading. The unit has a built-in scale thermometer, charts, color touch screen and printer. A USB port allows for data storage, and you can update the machine over Wi-Fi. USDA chart updates and calibrations are available over the web for easy updating. Suggested list price is $1,999. Learn more at thunderstruckag.com.

Terrahawk is a new radar height-control system from Headsight Harvesting Solutions. The new system is a noncontact radar height sensor for grain headers that interfaces with the company’s Horizon controller. The unit can sense the ground through the crop: It has no moving parts, there’s a large sensing area, and it uses noncontacting radar sensors. The unit will be available only in limited release for the 2018 harvest season. Suggested list price is about $12,000. If you’re interested, visit headsight.com.

Steps Grain Management Services offers a new Smart Switch that can automate fan and air management on any grain bin, and allow you control from your smartphone. The system can run bin fans on manual mode (without you walking or driving to the bin to turn things on) or automatic mode, where the unit will run the fans based on humidity and temperature to maintain grain quality. The system can save time and energy. Price for a unit where you have Wi-Fi access to the bin is $395 per controller. Learn more at stepsgms.com.

Shred Select offers a unique new stalk-shredding system that is customizable to your corn head based on your farm’s needs. The system uses an asymmetric design — note that one roll is not as big as the other, in order to shred stalks without the need for a stalk chopper add-on to the head. The company will be marketing limited quantities of the unit for the 2018 harvest season. Cost, depending on your needs, ranges from $895 to $1,926 per row. Learn more at shredselect.com.

Mud Hog has long been known for its powered rear-axle, after-market system that gives combines improved traction. The company is upping the ante with a system that allows you to boost rear power and add tracks, too. The Mud Hog CTS system is an enhancement on the popular Mud Hog rear-axle system. The system can accommodate a rear-track setup, and the company is also offering a front-track system. Cost for a pair of rear tracks for a combine is about $58,000. Learn more about your options by visiting mudhog.com.

No celebration of 100 years of John Deere tractors would be complete without featuring the company’s first tractor, the Waterloo Boy from 1918.

John Deere used a video screen suspended above its equipment display to blend new and old at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky. This photo of the screen shows an advertisement promoting power steering, which was a big deal in the early 1950s.

An image of a classic John Deere tractor hangs over today’s modern offerings as farmers check out both old and new equipment displays at the National Farm Machinery Show.

Are you old enough to remember John Deere Days? These events date back to the 1930s. Deere dealers held open houses and showed films of farmer testimonials and other features. Hollywood actors appeared in some of the later films. It was more than a discount day to buy parts. For many communities, John Deere Days was a local happening people looked forward to every year.

The tractor cultivating on the screen is a distant ancestor of the new John Deere workhorse that visitors to the National Farm Machinery Show are checking out on the floor. Perhaps one of these visitor’s grandfathers or even great-great-grandfathers drove a tractor like the one in the black-and-white film suspended over the modern John Deere display.

The future of John Deere changed forever in 1960. Some might argue it marked a change in technology across all of agriculture. John Deere introduced the “New Generation of Power,” tractors with more than two cylinders, to dealers in Dallas, Texas, with as much glitz and glamour as was possible at the time.

Here is a 1960 John Deere 2010 plowing in a field during a demonstration. The 2010 was part of the new line of John Deere tractors introduced in 1960 to replace the two-cylinder models of the past.

The 4010 was the leader of the line, the best fit for many farms, in 1960 when John Deere introduced its “New Generation of Power.” The model that replaced it, the 4020, became an icon in agricultural tractor history.

John Deere tractors from the 1950s and 1960s still sell well at auctions. A restored John Deere 4020 brought more than $12,000 at a farm sale last fall.

This 30-year-old John Deere tractor still performs well at Purdue University’s Throckmorton ag research center. It pulls a planter equipped with Precision Planting technology.

This 9R Series tractor on tracks is shown at the 2017 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. Believe it or not, its roots go back to the Waterloo Boy, shown at the beginning of this slideshow. 

Bush Hog is rolling out the HDTH Turf Hog finishing mower. Widths range from 60 to 99 inches; the horsepower requirement starts at 15 PTO hp and goes to 55 PTO hp. The machines feature quick-hitch design, so you can get hooked up and mowing quickly. The discharge is designed to eliminate the need for chain shielding, too. Suggested list price for the 60-inch HDTH5 is $3,068. Learn more at bushhog.com.

Sometimes you just want a smoother finish, and Westendorf engineers are on the case. The new 5-foot Landscaper —a new size for the company — offers a range of features to allow for more efficient action. The unit features adjustable teeth to loosen land, allows for easy leveling and attaches to your tractor’s three-point hitch. Suggested list for this new model is $1,500. Learn more at loaders.com.

When running a riding mower, you can’t get too close, but what if you could trim at the same time you mow? That’s the idea behind Z-Trimmer from Peco. This handy add-on attaches to any fabricated mower deck and runs off the mower’s battery. The unit has a spring-loaded design so you can trim right up to a fence post, and it’ll kick aside as you pass by. The unit also folds up for transport and storage. Suggested list price is $399. Learn more at lawnvac.com.

Peco has launched the PTO-X Drive vacuum system for riding mowers. The system has a self-tensioning belt, fewer moving parts and electric clutch engagement. There is a four-blade professional model and a five-blade super model. Learn more at lawnvac.com.

Flitz sealant is designed to work on a wide variety of surfaces. The product is hydrophobic, which means it repels water. When applied with a microfiber cloth, the sealant offers up to a year of protection for glass, metal, fiberglass and more. Suggested list price is $29.95, and you can order online. Learn more at flitz.com.

This heater from Neco is adjustable for 10- to 50-hp fans. It can provide for low-temperature grain drying and has built in adjustable brackets to fit a range of centrifugal fans. Suggested list price ranges from $1,600 to $1,700 for this unit. Learn more at necodryers.com.

Befco is adding to its flail mower line with the H40 to S48 and S60 and S72 machines — the numbers show the cutting width of each model. These are designed to be mounted on the front or rear of the tractor; are Category 1 hitch-compatible; have a heavy-duty, belt-driven transmission; and a 16-inch manual or hydraulic side shift. Suggested list price for the H40 is $4,287. Learn more at befco.com.

The Air Eye is a new fan from Big Ass Fans, long known for its large ceiling fans. This unit, which is pedestal-mounted, has a presence switch — so it only runs where there’s movement in the room where it operates. The fan also has variable-speed control, so you can set the fan speed from 7% power to 100% power, depending on your needs. Suggested list price for the 30-inch fan on a pedestal with sensor is $945. Learn more at bigassfans.com.

Ashland Industries has launched the 140XL2-LGP, which is a low-ground-pressure scraper designed for agriculture and some construction markets. The unit features a 97.5-inch cut width and can haul 14 cubic yards. The machine requires a 250-hp or higher tractor, but offers versatility for growers who manage land leveling. Suggested list price is $62,871. Learn more at ashlandind.com.

SHoule is launching the LN-G-4 scraper. The system is designed so all energy from the side panels transfers to support arms to make pulling easier. The company claims it takes 25% less power to pull this machine versus competitive models. If field conditions allow it, this implement can be pulled at up to 10 mph. Suggested list price is $32,995. Learn more at shoule.com.

Spartan Mowers is launching this new GT-XTF diesel machine. This machine features a 61-inch cut, uses GT-Trac for traction and control, and has a one-piece deck with baffling. The GT-XTF includes a foot-operated parking brake, has a control panel with LCD display, and includes a push-start keypad. Power comes from a Caterpillar, 1.1-liter, 24-hp diesel engine. Learn more at spartanmowers.com.

Milwaukee Tools is offering a new battery-powered blower, the M18 Fuel, that can clear debris up to 15 feet and gets to full throttle in less than 1 second. The unit is 4 pounds lighter than many competitors. The suggested list price is $279, and it includes a 9.0-amp hour battery plus charger. Learn more at totaltool.com.

Grasshopper is offering the new 900D diesel, which meets highest emission requirements without the need for after-treatment. The machine has a G2.1 hydrostatic transmission system with 21 cc pumps. Power comes from a 1.3-liter, three-cylinder engine. Suggested list price is $20,402. Learn more at mower.com.

Exmark has developed the Tractus airless tire, which eliminates flats and downtime. The honeycomb design is aimed at enhancing operator comfort and ride quality. The system is also designed to improve traction in a range of terrain, and it has a nondirectional design. The tire is new for 2018 and is an option for Exmark mowers. Learn more at exmark.com.

Every shop has to deal cut material, and the HE&M Saw bandsaw lineup has a range of sizes to offer. The new 260 BSA can cut up to an 8.7-inch round. It features a two-speed motor, hydraulic vise, dual 45-degree and one-way 60-degree miters, a movable control console and a full-capacity cutting surface. Suggested list price is $7,895. Learn more at hemsaw.com.

Burr King takes the edge off — of metal and wood, that is. This new surface grinder is available in 12-, 24- and 36-inch sizes. The unit is the first five-axis belt surface grinder available. It features a 120-volt, variable-speed 960-250, 2.5-by-60-inch belt grinder. There are a range of models; the unit shown here has a suggested list price of $6984. Learn more at burrking.com.

The Pro 56 punch press from Uni-Hydro can help you fine-tune metal work around the shop. The unit has a bar shear stop for production shearing up to 24 inches; a bar shear table that extends the table from 3 to 12 inches; and a punch rack that holds up to 20 sets of punches and dies. Suggested list price for the unit shown is $8,900. Learn more at hydraulic-ironworkers.net.

Horsch is expanding its Joker RT line of high-speed disks with the RT18 and RT22. The RT18 has an 18-foot, 4-inch working width; the RT22 has a 21-foot, 8-inch working width. Both offer a drawbar hitch and three-section design to follow contours. Both models feature 20-inch notched blades mounted at a 17-degree angle for optimum soil engagement, and residue and soil mixing. Rubber torsion bars protect blades against damage from foreign objects. Learn more at horsch.com.

Senninger is rolling out the i-Wob2 that is the next generation of its wobbler technology. The new system is designed to last longer in the field and has a protective shroud that also protects the i-Wob2 from adjacent sprinklers, grit and direct ultraviolet damage. The shroud also acts as a nozzle carrier to make changes quick and easy for growers who re-nozzle during the season. The product is available in four models to produce multiple droplet sizes and trajectories. The nozzle is backed by a three-year warranty on materials, workmanship and performance. Learn more at senninger.com.

The Mud Rx gauge wheels are designed to run in damp or muddy conditions, and work with planters and air seeders. In dry or abrasive soils, the Mud Rx keeps small particles, rocks and debris from wearing the tire edges down close to the disk. The company claims up to three times the working life for these gauge wheels, compared to conventional products. The product works with planters from 1973 to the present. To learn more, email trsolutions@polarcomm.com.

Shur-Co has added the DriveMaxx Drive kit to its line. The kit uses the company’s Smart remote technology and a motorized drive kit for use with swing-away augers. The unit has a two-motor drive kit for making grain unloading easier. Designed to fit an existing auger, the system works with Shur-Co’s 4500 Series and ProTrap or AutoTrap systems; or it can be paired with the company’s electric gate and hoist system for farm trucks. This is a productivity boosting accessory. Learn more at shurco.com.

Krogmann Manufacturing is offering a new flatbed that works with dual-wheel or single-wheel pickup trucks used in farm and ranch operations. The beds use 5-inch channel iron as a main frame; and water-tight, sealed beam 3-inch cross members. The deck plate floor is made with ⅛-inch steel, and the unit is equipped with a recessed, 30,000-pound-rated gooseneck ball for towing. A heavy-duty receiver hitch for pulling trailers is attached to the frame. LED taillights and backup lights and mud flaps are standard equipment. Learn more at krogmannmfg.com.

Mahindra has a new utility vehicle brand — Retriever. The company has rolled out 24 new models, all with that new name. The vehicle pictured is a new 83-hp machine with a top speed up to 60 mph, and can tow up to 2,500 pounds. The new model is available in red, olive green and RealTree AP camo, and you can choose black or aluminum wheels. Learn more about the entire Retriever line at mahindrausa.com.

Greenleaf Technologies has introduced a new TipGuard system to fit the company’s AirMix low-pressure air induction nozzles. The system protects spray tips from damage caused by contact with the ground, fence posts and other obstructions. The new guard is also compatible with other nozzles of a similar size, including TeeJet AIXR and Hypro Guardian Air models. And AirMix nozzles with TipGuards stack neatly for easier handling and storage. Learn more at greenleaftech.com.

Continental is extending its radial farm tire portfolio in 2018 with the advanced tractor Series 65 that complements the Tractor70 and Tractor85. The company is launching a new harvester tire as well. The TractorMaster 65 and the CombineMaster65 will be available in the fourth quarter in the U.S. and Canada. Learn more at continental-specialty-tires.com.

The 2966-002A Air Adjust Residue Manager from Yetter is for 60/90 Series openers from the company. It features a stroke cylinder powered by the Air Adjust In-Cab Controller — that way you can adjust up and down pressure from the comfort of your cab. This new model mounts to the arm of a John Deere 60/90 Series opener. The Air Adjust Pneumatic Controller and Compressor Kit mounts to the air seeder to create the right ride for the floating residue manager. Learn more at yetterco.com.

Jaylor is known for its range of livestock products, but the company also makes dump wagons for other applications. The new C line comes in three sizes — C118 (37,600 pounds), C124 (60,400 pounds) and the C130 (73,100 pounds). If you’ve got a lot of material to move around the farm these may fill the bill, though they’re targeted to the construction market. The unites feature shorter cycle times and high maneuverability. Learn more at jaylor.com.

Kuhn Knight is rolling out the PS 270 ProSpread Box Spreader, which is designed for high-capacity, noncommercial work with feeder, cow-calf and dairy operations. The system works with an array of semisolid and solid materials. The 10-degree sidewall flare provides greater capacity while maintaining easy loading and maneuverability. A two-piece poly floor and dual apron ensures smooth material flow to the beaters, and an improved beater location provides an enhanced spread pattern. Learn more by visiting kuhnnorthamerica.com.

Titan International has launched the Goodyear R14, designed to meet grower needs in field and on the road. The tire features the traction and cleaning features of an R-1 ag tire, and the wear and ride features of an R-4 industrial tire. This innovative design means the user doesn’t have to choose between two tread styles. The tire is designed to work from concrete surfaces to softer soils, and is useful for compact tractors. The line is available in both Low Sidewall Technology and conventional sizes, including LSW340/70R28, LSW450/75R38, 340/85R24 and 460/85R34. Learn more at titan-intl.com.

Titan International has expanded its Optitrac line of tires to include 12 new row crop tire options with the R-1W design. The tread features a 45-degree, multi-angle pattern that offers enhanced performance over traditional 45-degree, dual-angle tread. The tire also features more overlap of lugs toward the center to improve ride quality and offer less vibration and faster road speeds, yet maintain traction and side-hill stability. This latest expansion of the line boosts the number of sizes available for the Optitrac line to 90. Learn more at titan-intl.com.

Having pallet forks around can be handy for moving bulk materials around the farm. Worksaver is expanding its family of subcompact pallet forks with models that feature 42-inch-long forks. The attachment is designed for tractors up to 35 hp, and they’re rated at 1,250 pounds. This can help expand the utility of that compact tractor-loader. The SSPF-1242 features the universal skid-steer attachment system, while the JDPF-1242 offers the John Deere hook and pin quick-attach mount. Learn more at worksaver.com.

Boone County farmers Eric and Carol Ziel are selling their large and unique collection of antique and rare tractors. This Minneapolis Moline G708 is a 1965 model with front-wheel drive.

The Hart-Parr tractor was produced by Oliver after Oliver bought Hart-Parr, and eventually the name was changed to Oliver.

Minneapolis Moline made tractors for use by the U.S. Army in World War II. This one has its U.S. ARMY 869043 identification number painted on the hood.

“I tend to like the rare tractors, and most of the high crop models had fewer than 100 built,” says Eric Ziel. This is a Case 730 high crop built in the 1960s.

This tractor was made by the Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co., which merged with the Moline tractor company, to produce Minneapolis Moline. This 1926 model is the oldest tractor in Eric Ziel’s collection.

An Oliver model 1655 tractor with “over and under” hydraulic shift is one of Ziel’s favorites.

The Ziel’s have three AC D19 high crop tractors. High crop models, 12 to 16 inches higher than other tractors, were typically used in the southern U.S. on tobacco, rice and sugarcane farms, and on vegetable farms in California.

This Minneapolis Moline G706 has a familiar yellow MM hood, but the rest of the tractor is orange. Yellow and brown is the traditional MM color pattern. That’s an LP tank on this tractor.

The Minneapolis Moline UDLX (model U Deluxe) was the first tractor on the market that came with a factory-built cab. The 1938 model had two seats, heater, radio and windshield wipers. Sort of a cross between a tractor and a pickup truck, it could be driven to town at 40 to 45 mph.

A rare find for Eric Ziel was a Minneapolis Moline NTX in good condition. It’s the “original Jeep,” built before the well-known Willy’s Jeep. Minneapolis Moline made these vehicles for the U.S. Army prior to Willy’s doing it. This military vehicle, more like a truck than a tractor, was built in 1942. It was low-slung for working on runways and under airplanes.

An Oliver 70 tractor with a two-row cultivator was popular in its day. Getting the right-size tires for these old tractors isn’t easy.

This Minneapolis Moline 602 tractor is one of only six that were made as a high crop model. It was manufactured in 1963.

Ziel has restored some older four-wheel-drive, high-horsepower tractors in his collection. This big brute is a Versatile 700, painted its original red color with a Cummins diesel engine.

1961 dodge Viking used by Rebecca’s Daddy for hauling cattle and hay during the 1970s.

1998 GMC Sierra, aka Whitie, with Branson in the foreground cooling off in his 55-gallon drum lid of water.