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Images: Farm Progress show in Illinois

More than 600 companies have tents and booths at the annual Farm Progress trade show in Illinois, but it's the list of companies that didn't get in that gives you an idea about the country's healthy farm economy. Show manager Matt Jungman says he turned away about 40 companies for lack of space, including hot tub makers and an exotic car company. Tens of thousands of farmers attended the show.

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Corn from various seed companies is displayed in a Pioneer seed exhibit booth during the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Tens of thousands of farmers from the Midwest and beyond are gathered for the agricultural trade this year. Associated Pres
A sprawling tent city with paved streets was created for the Farm Progress Show Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 in Decatur. Tens of thousands of farmers from the Midwest and beyond are gathered for the agricultural trade this year. Associated Pres
The farm exhibitor’s streets are crowded with visitors during the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Associated Press
Kase Kopalz, 6, of Danville, Ill., enjoys the “History of the American Farmer” exhibit in the Bayer Corporate Science tent at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Associated Press
Ed Kach of Chillicothe, left, examines a John Deere tractor during the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Associated Press
Young farmers enjoy the Gleaner combine exhibit during the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Associated Press
Farmers and visitors walk under a CLAAS combine during the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Associated Press
Eathan Beccue of Effingham, Ill., enjoys the John Deere tractor exhibits during the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Associated Press
The farm equipment demonstrations are popular with visitors during the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Associated Press
Paul Jr. Designs owner Paul Teutul Jr., from the television show “American Chopper,” unveiled the DEKALB Seeds chopper at the 2011 Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Associated Press
Visitors to the 2011 Farm Progress Show flock to their favorite vendors in Decatur. Associated Press
Visitors to the 2011 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, line the ropes to watch the field demonstrations. Associated Press
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn walks with Illinois Farm Bureau President Philip Nelson as they tour the grounds of the 2011 Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Associated Press
Colten Stundebeck, of Salisbury, Mo., checks out his grandfather John’s farm machinery brand under the John Deere tent at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. Associated Press
Visitors to the 2011 Farm Progress Show swarm around, in and on top of the Claas Lexon 750 combines. Associated Press
Eldo Shoer, owner of Minnesota-based Bulk Seed Systems, and his son Greg put the finishing touches on their display at the 2011 Farm Progress Show. Associated Press
Alan Graff, territorial manager of Winnipeg, Canada-based Buhler Industries, does some last minute cleaning to his Versatile tractor at the 2011 Farm Progress Show. Associated Press