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Sep. 7, 2012 Source: Farm Progress news release There will definitely be a lot to see at this year's Husker Harvest Days, scheduled for Sept. 11, 12 and 13 just west of Grand Island, Neb. With a sold-out exhibit field filled with more than 600 exhibitors, there will be plenty for farmers and ranchers to check out. Latest tech From the new fall equipment introductions, crop protection products, additional farm and ranch products and services, and latest seed and crop tech for 2013 planting, to the traditional services producers need for their crops and livestock, it's all at the show. Husker Harvest Days always is a standout resource for production and profitability ideas. Field demonstrations Visitors to this year's Husker Harvest Days will once again be treated to watching machinery in the fields during field demonstrations. Corn harvesting demonstrations are scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Other crop production demonstrations at Husker Harvest Days include spraying, shredding, tillage; GPS ride 'n drive opportunities and haying demonstrations. Livestock and equine events For those more interested in livestock than crop production, Husker Harvest Days has demonstrations and exhibits geared toward livestock producers and horse enthusiasts. Cattle handling demonstrations will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the northwest corner of the show site. Lifelong horseman and rancher Ron Knodel will demonstrate his horse training techniques and share his wild-horse gentling philosophies at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily at Lot 1050. Stock dog demonstrations are returning to Husker Harvest Days this year, too. Members of the National Cattledog Association will be presenting demonstrations four times daily at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. These demos will be located north of Flag Row. Arts and crafts Located on West Avenue, the Craft Tent will be filled with more than 40 crafters selling candles, jewelry, paintings, toys, quilts, pottery, jam, clothing, yard ornaments and additional items. You're bound to find something new. Health, wellness and more The Nebraska Farmer magazine's Hospitality Tent, located at Main and Central, is prepared to serve Husker Harvest Days visitors. While in the Hospitality Tent, visitors can register to win prizes, meet the editors and staff of the Nebraska Farmer and additional Farm Progress publications, tour the new website services and check on their subscriptions. This year, visitors can register for a chance to win a New Holland Construction skid steer loader, a Miller welding-generator or a Miller welding helmet. Also located in the Nebraska Farmer Hospitality Tent are approximately 30 booths with medical professionals and health organization representatives. Visitors can take advantage of several health screenings including skin cancer screening, blood pressure testing, hearing testing and a variety of additional services. Plan to attend Husker Harvest Days is located west of Grand Island, 1-1/2 miles north and 2 miles west of Alda in central Nebraska on Husker Highway. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 13-17, and ages 12 and under are free. Adult tickets are available for sale on the Husker Harvest Days website and at the show gates. For additional information, visit www.HuskerHarvestDays.com. The public is welcome. Tweet |
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