Midland is powering up farms with reliable communication across the country for planting season.  New Midland partner, Garrett Mauch shares how he's adding GMRS two-way radios to the farm's operations this planting season.  ABOUT MULCH  Based in southeast Colorado, Garrett Mauch is a fifth-generation farmer. “I’ve been farming my entire life.” His family’s farm grows alfalfa, corn, wheat, sorghum, and they also raise cattle. It’s an irrigated canal farm. “Every year is kind of a mystery for us. We never know what we’re going to plant from year to year because we don’t know ..read more

Midland partnered with its agriculture partner, Field Rows (Jim McArthur) to sponsor their TV show.  Learn more about "Let's Get Nuts" and how they use two-way radios on the farm.  ABOUT THE FARM Jim and Randy (twin brothers, wink wink) McArthur's farm is in Northern Florida.  The main crops are peanuts and cotton, but they also do a little oats. His dad founded the farm in 1974. For him, watching his crops come to life is the most rewarding aspect of being a farmer. “I just enjoy watching the crops grow. You put in all your money and effort in the crops. You get to see the ..read more

Safety is everything to parents and sending kids to a daycare that keep them protected is no exception. That includes protecting them from severe weather.  Midland's Meteorologist, Bruce Jones visited Selma, Alabama where he talked to a daycare about preparedness efforts underway in case of another devastating tornado.  A TORNADO WARNING At 11:32 on the morning of January 12, 2023, the National Weather Service in Birmingham, Alabama issued a tornado warning for the historic city of Selma. At Crosspoint Daycare, director Sharon Reid realized she, her teachers, and 72 students were in ..read more

With planting season underway in several parts of the country, Midland is sharing its favorite stories, memories, and tips from its planting partners. Meet Midland's agriculture partners and learn how they use two-way radios.  Ron Schroeder Farm Location: Eastern Iowa Farm Type: Row crop and cattle  Favorite Song: "Dirt Cheap" by Cody Johnson  Favorite Planting Season Snack: Salted nut roll. It's the most underrated candy of all time  Favorite Planting Season Memory: "We started in April 2 years ago. It doesn't happen often."  Favorite Crop to Plant: Corn  Looking ..read more

Hurricane season is only a few quick months away so taking the time to prepare ahead of time could save you precious time if/when a storm is on the horizon.  Midland's Meteorologist, Bruce Jones, takes a look at the hurricane forecast for the upcoming hurricane season and shares his tips for preparedness.  HURRICANES  If you live anywhere prone to Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico tropical storms, including of course hurricanes, make 2024 the year you REALLY get prepared.  Every year we talk about hurricane season preparedness, but most people have a hard time getting around to a ..read more

Planting season is upon us and Midland is proud of its agriculture partners as they head into the busy season.  Follow Midland's planting partners on Youtube for a look at a day in the life on the farm and for helpful tips.  HOW FARMS WORK This Youtube channel is dedicated to showing people who aren't familiar with a farm, what it's like on a daily basis.  The channel showcases beef and crop farms located in Southwestern Wisconsin.  JOHN SUSCOVICH Suscovich hopes to use his platform to inspire and educate the next generation of both farmers and homesteaders.  On this ..read more

Midland is excited to announce the launch of its BT Mini Bluetooth® Intercom and BTR1 Advanced Bluetooth® Intercom.  Each are sold in a single or 2 pack.  Learn more about how Midland is revolutionizing the ride for motorcyclists. ABOUT THE BT MINI BLUETOOTH® INTERCOM SINGLE Helmet-to-Helmet Bluetooth for One-to-One Communication Easy to use, the BT Mini Bluetooth® Intercom revolutionizes rides by bringing seamless communication to motorcyclists.  Make safety and connection part of the adventure by pairing the BT Mini with up to 3 people across Midland devices. Users can pair th ..read more

Planting season is one of the busiest times of year on the farm and Midland is here to help simplify operations as much as possible. Our MicroMobiles bring seamless, powerful, easy to use communication to the farm. Because farms have little to no cell phone service, two-way radios bring communication the entire farm can count on. With instant, push-to-talk communication, MicroMobiles allow the entire farm to easily reach everyone instead of making several phone calls to spread the message.  Shop Midland's favorite MicroMobiles for the farm this planting season.  MXT115 MICROMOBILE® T ..read more

Midland's agriculture partner, Guedon Farms, turns to Midland's GMRS two-way radios for planting season. Learn more about the family farm located in both Mississippi and Louisiana. ABOUT GUEDON FARMS Located in Mississippi and Louisiana, Guedon Farms has been around forever. “We’re a family farm. We’ve been on this land since 1861 and old-man Emile started farming in 1863,” Guedon II said. That land doesn't come without its challenges. “We do farm a bunch of low ground that the Mississippi river can get up on and flood which is terrible, but it’s just part of where we farm.” Guedon II wor ..read more

Midland's Meteorologist, Bruce Jones works with emergency managers across the United States to find funding to provide their communities with NOAA Weather Radios. He shares how he works with emergency managers to find grant funding. THE INDOOR TORNADO SIREN Outdoor tornado sirens are not designed to be heard indoors. After the 1974 Super Tornado Outbreak, the National Weather Service saw the need for an “indoor tornado siren” and NOAA Weather Radio (NWR) was born. Unlike outdoor sirens, whose wails tell you only that “something” is happening, NWR gives you a loud alert tone, followed by a ..read more