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May 21, 2013 Farm Progress reports: Country music artist Chris Cagle will perform in concert on Wednesday, Aug. 28, following the second day of the 2013 Farm Progress Show. The Farm Progress Show is scheduled for August 27, 28 and 29 in Decatur, Ill. "The Farm Progress Show and Richland Community College, along with presenting sponsor Syngenta, are excited to host a concert again this year," said Don Tourte, vice president of Penton/Farm Progress. "This is an event that everyone loves - Farm Progress Show exhibitors and visitors and residents of Decatur." "Syngenta is honored to welcome Chris Cagle to the 2013 Farm Progress Show performance stage in Decatur," said Chuck Lee, head of corn for Syngenta. "Chris signed his first record deal in 2000, the same year Syngenta was formed. Since then, Chris has worked tirelessly to produce multiple hits for country music fans, just as Syngenta has worked tirelessly to develop multiple chart-topping genetics, traits, seedcare and crop protection products for America's farmers. "We respect Chris' determination and talent, and we couldn't think of a more appropriate venue for this collaboration than the Farm Progress Show." The Nation's Largest Outdoor Farm Show The Farm Progress Show is the nation's largest outdoor farm show. Highlights include side-by-side field demonstrations of combines, tillage tools, and precision agriculture and GPS equipment. The Farm Progress Show includes an 86-acre exhibit field filled with more than 500 exhibitors. Exhibitor displays from the nation's leading large and shortline equipment manufacturers, seed and crop protection companies, educational institutions, livestock equipment manufacturers and many additional agriculture input suppliers are showcased at the show each year. Farmers and ranchers from around the nation and world attend the event. More About Chris Cagle The three most important things to Chris are family, ranch and music. Chris has enjoyed much success in the music industry including two gold albums, two No. 1 albums and 12 charted songs. Those songs include "I Breathe In, I Breathe Out," "Chicks Dig It," "What a Beautiful Day," and "What Kinda Gone." After enjoying years in the spotlight, Chris retreated to Marietta, Okla., to reconnect with his roots. In 2012, he released his latest album "Back in the Saddle," which includes the song "Got My Country On." General show information Farm Progress Show, www.FarmProgressShow.com, the nation's largest outdoor farm event, annually hosts nearly 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. ________________________________________ Tweet |
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