Parson, Kansas —
It happens every year, once the tents start going up at the Four State Farm Show near Pittsburg, Kansas, the temperature seems to go up as well.
This year, however, it wasn’t only hot at the Farm Show, it was extremely hot. And the excessive heat made its impact on show attendance.
“I’d say the heat probably impacted our attendance a bit this year,” Ted Gum, farm show coordinator said. “But, there were still a lot of people who came out to the show. They just didn’t stay all day.”
Those that did make it out to the show were able to not only see what is new and different in agricultural equipment and technology, they were able to visit, first-hand, with the dealers and factory representatives.
This year’s edition of the Four State Farm Show featured nearly 700 booths and according to Gum, a number of those exhibiting at the Show were pleased with the show.
“There were exhibitors who expressed they made sales as well as getting sales leads over the three days of the show,” Gum explained.
A number of exhibitors indicated their sales were stronger than at the 2009 Show, according to him.
Heat at the Show is no stranger to the employees of Farm Talk Newspaper, the sponsor of the Four State Farm Show and they were, once again, proud to host the Four State Farm Show 4-Wheeler or Utility Vehicle Give-Away at this year’s event.
This year’s drawing winner was James Gilmartin from Lamar, Missouri.
Gilmartin got his choice between three different ATVs or a John Deere Gator.
After looking over all the options he decided to choose the John Deere TS 4X2 Gator which was given away by Farm Talk Newspaper and area John Deere dealers.
Other dealers participating in the 2010 Four State Farm Show 4-Wheeler or Utility Vehicle Give-Away included, S&H Farm Supply in Lockwood, Mo., Smith's Cycle Center in Pittsburg, Kan. and Jay Hatfield Kawasaki in Frontenac, Kan.
In addition to the 4-Wheeler/Utility Vehicle Give Away, Farm Talk also features a special $25 Give-Away to kids that attend the Four State Farm Show.
The winner of this year’s kid’s drawing is Matt Volmer from Parsons, Kan.
As one show is in the books another one is already in preparation.
The 2011 Four State Farm Show is scheduled for July 15, 16 and 17.
The next show on the calendar for Farm Talk is the Ozark Fall Farmfest which is scheduled for October 1, 2 and 3 in Springfield, Mo.
Front page stories
Related Photos
-
Lots of folks braved the excessive heat to come and check out the Four State Farm Show held recently near Pittsburg, Kan.
-
The winner of the Four State Farm Show 4-wheeler or Utility Vehicle Give-away, sponsored by Farm Talk Newspaper was James Gilmartin, far right, from Lamar, Missouri. Gilmartin chose the John Deere Gator which was made available by Farm Talk and the area John Deere dealers. Pictured from left to right: Ted Gum, Four State Farm Show coordinator, Brad Newman,John Deere territory manager, Karen Gilmartin, Krista Gilmartin, Dylan Gilmartin and James Gilmartin.
Four State Farm Show offers more than high temperatures
- Front page stories
-
-
Specialists discuss spring crops at SEARC field day in Parsons
At the recent SEARC Crops Field Day near Parsons, Kan., area growers viewed 19 hard red winter varieties and six soft wheats. Farmers will be looking for big yields, the scientists will harvest a bumper crop of information.
-
2012 Four State Farm Show
Anyone in the market for anything agricultural only has to wait a little bit longer to shop at the biggest outdoor agricultural mall in the area. The 38th Annual Four State Farm Show held near Pittsburg, Kansas is just around the corner.
-
When it comes to weed control get started early
So far, 2012 has been anything but normal in southeast Kansas, attendes were told at the recent K-State Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day in Mound Valley, Kansas.
-
K-State research looks at wet corn gluten feed
Those in attendance at the recent K-State Beef Cattle and Forage Crops Field Day held near Mound Valley, Kansas got the chance to hear not only what was going on at the research center, but also at Manhattan.
-
Celebrating Earth Day
Students attending Earth Day were able to visit exhibits such as the barnyard zoo, tools of the industry, ag jeopardy, what’s in a slice of pizza, Kansas Soybean Commission, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Kansas Wheat Growers.
-
Continuing on with a mission
Although there are many things that drive change in farming, few could be made without research, science and scientists.
-
Preparing for an early harvest
Unusually mild winter and spring temperatures have area farmers preparing for an early wheat harvest. If trends continue, Doug Shoup, K-State Extension area agronomist, says this year’s wheat crop could actually be closer to three weeks early.
-
Horsefest had it all for the horse and rider
Three beautiful spring days greeted horse enthusiasts attending Horsefest last weekend at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Missouri.
-
Study shows ‘lean finely textured beef’ improves burger quality
Consumers worried about the quality of ground beef based on recent media reports about "lean finely textured beef" used to increase the protein content of some ground beef products may be reassured by the results of a study conducted last fall by a University of Arkansas student majoring in animal science.
-
Raising food to feed the people
Many things have changed in the swine industry over the past 60 years but, Springer Family Foods is still producing food for people to eat.
- More Front page stories Headlines
-
