The 2022 Farm Progress Show featured the latest and greatest in agricultural technology, including one piece of equipment that raised eyebrows on the northeast section of the show grounds in Boone last week.

Mitas’ floating tractor was a spectator hit for those in attendance, who marveled at the New Holland T-4 100­-horsepower tractor outfitted with Mitas tires manufactured at the company’s Charles City factory, as it maneuvered its way through an 8-foot-deep canal.

It’s one of only two in operation, the other...