CENTRAL ILLINOIS AG NEWS

» CIA joins forces with harvesting specialists, MacDon Industries.

09/01/2011
The partnership of CIA and MacDon Industries pairs up two progressive companies with product performance on the forefront. It is a huge advantage, for us and our customers, to add the industry leading MacDon flex draper head to our equipment line-up. For more info on all MacDon products, visit HERE.

» Farm Progress Show 2011 set to launch new Case IH innovations.

08/08/2011
The 2011 Farm Progress Show is just around the corner, and it will surely yield the new products and innovations that we expect from the event. Case IH will have on display the new 2012 Tier 4 combines. Stop by the Case IH booth on August 30th, 31st and September 1st and see what's to come. Visit the Farm Progress Show website here.

» Kinze wows the crowd at their Annual Dealer Day.

07/29/2011
Kinze Mfg. never disappoints when they look to launch new products. At the 2011 dealer day in Williamsburg, IA, Kinze showed off a new grain cart dual-auger design capable of 500-bushel-per minute unloading---see here. And then the future arrived, as the first autonomous row crop technology was unveiled. Click here and watch a combine loading into a grain cart being pulled by a tractor...with no operator!

» Case's New Alpha Series Skid Steer Loader has Best-in-Class Power.

04/26/2011
With industry leading bucket breakout force and height to hinge-pin, along with best-in-class horsepower model by model, the new Case Alpha Series skid steer loaders are the latest in break-through engineering at CNH. Central Illinois Ag sent employees to the product launch in Arizona. To hear what new features and performance upgrades they were shown, call Farmer City and ask for Gannon, or you can click here.

» Sales force in Farmer City heads further South.

03/20/2011
Scott Pearl is the latest hire at CIA's Farmer City location. Scott will fill an Ag Sales role, covering a territory primarily South and East of the FC store. Scott lives in Monticello and has deep roots in the area. We welcome Scott's friendly and enthusiastic attitude, and look forward to him being part of the Farmer City family.

» CIA's Dig for the Cure has expanded coverage area.

02/28/2011
For the past year CIA's "Dig for the Cure" rental program has helped provide breast cancer support to McLean County residents. Starting March 31st, 2011 the program will be helping a broader base in the fight against breast cancer. The McLean County affiliate has merged into a 32-county affiliate, "The Memorial Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure." This will be Komen's flagship affiliate. CIA will now be working with the larger affiliate in the same capacity as before. For more info, or to make donations, please visit their website at www.komenmemorial.org.

» CIA Parts Department has a new addition in Farmer City.

01/03/2011
In a move to keep up with the growth of both the store and customers in the area, Farmer City has added experienced parts counter help with the hiring of Pat Pearl. Pat lives locally in Farmer City, spending most of his time with his three children.  He has an an extensive parts knowledge base and is eager to meet and serve the local CaseIH customer base. 

» Central Illinois Ag customers get a closer look in Burr Ridge.

12/10/2010
50 customers loaded up on a charter bus after being invited by CIA for a day trip to the Case IH planter facility in Burr Ridge, IL. The group learned some CaseIH history on a tour of the plant, and got a look at tractor testing labs in action. The main focus was current and future planter models, along with breaking down into focus groups to give feedback on Precision Monitor software coming out in Spring 2011. A virtual walk-around of the CaseIH 2012 planter was another highlight of the trip.  

» Case IH Tier IV tractors are introduced to the public.

08/31/2010
Read through these Case IH press releases, giving detailed information about the new 2011 Steiger and Magnum series tractors. For more information call a salesman in your area. Click on the following links to learn more about the next generation of Case IH tractors: 2011 Steiger Series Tractors or 2011 Magnum Series Tractors.

» Sales team at CIA gets first look at 2011 Case IH Tier IV tractors.

07/13/2010
As CIA continues to lead the pack in industry product knowledge, the entire sales staff was the first in America to see the all new 2011 Case IH Tier IV tractor line-up. In an all-day event held in Ames, IA on July 12th, the new tractors were unveiled and introduced. More power and lower fuel consumption! Call your local CIA salesman today and learn more!

» CIA's new Takeuchi service truck is on the road.

06/01/2010
CIA continues to develop and build our Takeuchi track loader and excavator presence in Central Illinois. In our latest efforts on the support side, we have added a Takeuchi service truck to the fleet. There will be no mistaking what machines this truck is out servicing---   SEE THE NEW TRUCK HERE!

» Atlanta store remodels showroom floor.

05/01/2010
Make a visit to the Atlanta store and see our new Parts Department and showroom floor. A complete makeover was recently finished, with a number of improvements and additions. Come check it out and let us know what you think!

» Mason City sales force expands with proven experience.

04/23/2010
CIA is pleased to announce the hiring of Gordon Watkins. Gordon lives outside of Petersburg, IL, and was raised on a family farm in Cass County. Having worked in the fertilizer business and with another equipment dealer, Gordon brings with him valuable industry experience. In his spare time, Gordon enjoys restoring antique tractors and spending time with his wife and four kids. Welcome Gordon!

» Keep an eye out for the new CIA parts shuttle.

04/08/2010
There is a travelling billboard you can see every day making its way to all of our locations. Our new parts shuttle, used for parts transfers between stores, has been decorated with a full wrap that showcases all of our manufacturers and our contact info. Take a look at a picture of our new parts shuttle HERE.

» Precision Ag Specialist/Salesman added to the mix in Farmer City.

04/01/2010
To bolster Precision Farming Producr Support and grow equipment sales, the Farmer City store has hired Paul Schmid. Paul grew up working on his family farm in Cissna Park, IL, eventually managing all Precision Systems for the operation. Working in both ag and construction applications, Paul has proven to be adept at troubleshooting and providing solutions for a variety of different GPS and Ag Tech equipment systems.

» Central Illinois Ag joins the fight against breast cancer.

03/03/2010
We have added three new Takeuchi machines to our construction equipment rental fleet adorned with light pink booms and breast cancer awareness decals. Over the next four years, 10% of revenue earned from these machines will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation of McLean County. Call in to schedule a rental or make a donation to support the fight against breast cancer.

» Central Illinois Ag is official sponsor of Normal CornBelters baseball.

12/01/2009
The inaugural season of the Normal CornBelters baseball team will kick off in May of 2010, with Central Illinois Ag as an official sponsor. The CornBelters will play in professional baseball's Frontier League. Their games will be hosted in a $12 million multi-purpose stadium named The Corn Crib. Along with being a sponsor, Central Illinois Ag will provide the team with equipment to maintain the grounds. Normal CornBelters ticket and general information can be found at www.normalbaseball.com.

» CIA Construction Equipment division grows in Farmer City.

10/30/2009
There is a new face at Central Illinois Ag you will see in the store and out in the field. Gannon Enck has started as a Product Support Rep for our Construction division; primarily focusing on Takeuchi owners. Gannon brings to us years of experience in the equipment industry, most recently at a Takeuchi dealership in Tennessee. We are proud to have Gannon on our team.

» Case IH rolls out new products for 2010 at Farm Progress Show.

09/04/2009
At this year's Farm Progress Show, there was plenty of new products to see. Case IH introduced some new machines for 2010 that generated some buzz. The new Farmall A Series utility tractors, and Puma and Magnum tractors  with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) showed a glimpse of 2010 developments. Also introduced was the Case IH Scout utility vehicle (see more info here).

» Case IH President visits Central Illinois Ag's customers.

08/06/2009
Randy Baker, President and CEO of Case IH, made an extended visit to Central Illinois Ag during the week. One morning was spent with customers of Central Illinois Ag, as Baker addressed the crowd about the history and future of Case IH products. Product Specialists then followed-up with detailed information on Axial Flow Combines and Precision Farming Products. The following morning, Mr. Baker spent time one-on-one with local customers over breakfast to get more ideas and feedback. The visit was a true honor for Central Illinois Ag, and a testament to the leadership of Case IH.

» Welcome to our new website!

07/15/2008
Central Illinois Ag has launched a new website to better serve you and give you the information you need about the products and services we provide. Please take a few minutes to see what we have to offer and how we can better serve you. Pay special attention to the Precision Farming Page which has links to software updates and data management tools. Additionally, check our Store Specials Page and the News and Links Page for money saving offers and product training opportunities. Please give us feedback on this website so we can continue to refine it to better meet your needs!!