This popular agriculture trade show took a year off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will bring more than 400 exhibitors back to the Amarillo Civic Center this year. Companies are exhibiting a variety of products and services at the show including large harvesting and planting equipment for crops such as cotton, corn, wheat, and hay, seed varieties, livestock equipment, tools, and insurance and banking services. Attendees can visit with dealers and see brands such as John Deere, BASF, Case IH, Massey Ferguson, and Can-Am. Admission and parking are free. For a full list of exhibitors, attendees are encouraged to visit AmarilloFarmShow.com.

Programming at this year’s event includes the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension CEU Workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 30. This session will earn attendees five continuing education credits: three credits for general, one credit for Laws and Regulations, and one credit for Drift.

The Texas Wheat Symposium returns on Wednesday, Dec. 1, presented by the Texas Wheat Growers Association, with updates from USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service, a market outlook, and farm policy discussion. Full agenda details will be announced in November. Also on Wednesday, the Ag Appreciation Luncheon hosted jointly with the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Ag Council, returns with serving lines open at 11:45 a.m. Central. The keynote address for this free lunch event will be presented by David Wasserman, senior editor, U.S. House of Representatives for The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter.

Back for its third year following a year of virtual education in 2020 is COTTON U, a High Plains Journal and Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show partnership event. Cotton growers will be able to network with other producers and industry leaders about increasing profitability on their farms or ranch. This education session is set for Thursday, Dec. 2 starting at 8:00 a.m. Central and concludes at 11:45 a.m. Central.

Featured speakers for this year’s COTTON U event include David Kerns from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Tas Smith from the National Cotton Council of America. In addition to the speakers, attendees can hear from and ask questions of the cotton producer panel. Cotton U is a free event, however, pre-registration is encouraged. Certified Crop Adviser CEU’s will be available at this event.

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When operators take a seat in a new Model Year ‘21 Gator Utility vehicle, the first thing they’ll notice is the improved instrument cluster on the dashboard. The new instrument cluster provides more information at a glance, including gear position, fuel level, differential lock, and on some models, an RPM readout and service interval indicator.

Updated John Deere Gator Utility Vehicles, including the HPX Work Series, Mid-Size XUVs, and Full-Size XUVs, offer an integrated park position and improved shift pattern for easier operation and a more automotive-like feel. The updated units also feature instant four-wheel drive that’s easily engaged with the flip of a switch to power through tough conditions and provide more control when going downhill.

Operators will also appreciate the upgraded automotive-style power steering on the Gator XUV M and R models, which provide smoother steering and better control on all terrains.

Mark Davey, John Deere marketing manager, said:

“For 2021, we took a look at our Gator line-up and made improvements to the transmission controls, digital displays, gear positions and power steering. Customers will find that our updated units are easier to shift and control, provide instant engagement of 4-wheel drive and differential lock, and provide more information on the dashboard.”

The versatility of these vehicles is enhanced by a full range of over 100 attachments, including sprayers, snow blades and winches to help get any job done. The units are available in green, olive and new for model-year ’21, TrueTimber camo.

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