Our opening general session has just ended and once again we got a chance to hear from the Presidents of the commodity groups involved in Classic. This year there are four. Pictured (l-r) are Moderator, Mark Mayfield, NSP Chairman Toby Bostwick, NAWG President, David Cleavinger, NCGA President, Bob Dickey and ASA President, Johnny Dodson. This was their opportunity to provide …
Zimfo Bytes
Grain samples without running a combine? Minibatt, a portable grain sampler, can do this. Reichhardt Electronic Innovations is now distributing this handy device in North America. DuPont has received federal registration approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for two corn herbicides: Accent Q and Steadfast Q. Both new herbicides provide corn growers with the flexibility to apply them under …
BASF Booth Features Corn Carpet
At the 2009 Commodity Classic trade show, growers are finding that the BASF exhibit not only features new products to help them be more productive, it is also showcasing new products made from the corn they grow. The floor in the BASF exhibit is covered with a carpet made from corn polymers, and they are giving away plastic coffee cups …
Classic Promotion
There’s not really a story for this photo. I just thought it was a very cool looking promotion. You see a lot of logos projected on walls at conferences but not too many on the floor. It does help you remember where you are. 2009 Commodity Classic Photo Album AgWired coverage of the 2009 Commodity Classic is sponsored by: and
NAFB Members At Commodity Classic
This evening we had a very nice and well attended media reception, sponsored by New Holland. The presidents of each Commodity Classic participating organization were on hand to greet us and it was a nice opportunity to unwind a little and share some fellowship. We successfully got the farm broadcasters present to pose for a group photo. This is just …
New Holland Zero Turn Radius Mower Giveaway
I announced the New Holland Zero Turn Radius mower giveaway at the end of this afternoon’s trade show session. The winner was Duane Lee from Albion, NE. This annual giveaway really draws a crowd since you have to be present to win. All growers who fill out a registration card are automatically entered. I believe this is the first time …
Farm Photographers
Photographers almost never get their picture taken. That’s why I try to always include pictures of them. This is the ever so creative John Walter, AgricultureOnline, who was seen getting his shot during the opening session of the Commodity Classic trade show. He’s afraid I was going to tweet it. Actually, I am since AgWired’s rss feed posts to my …
Commodity Classic Media Room Etiquette
This was part of the buzz in ag media at Commodity Classic today. You can click on the photo to get a big enough version to read. Commodity Classic Media Room Etiquette. Are you kidding? What’s that all about? I’ve never heard of such a thing and I dare say I’ve been to a few media rooms and not just …
Hugh Whaley Joins Broadhead+Co
3 . . . 2 . . . 1 . . . Hugh Whaley has a new job. (old farm broadcasters will get the 3,2,1 thing) This was the only picture I could find quickly of Hugh (far right). Hugh will be the director of Broadhead+Co.’s association and federal government practice. Major congratulations to Hugh and to Dean Broadhead. “I’m …
BASF Kixor is Cutting Edge
As BASF prepares to introduce its new Kixor™ herbicide this year, the media got a preview of the “Science Behind” this new product at the Commodity Classic on Wednesday. Kixor is cutting-edge chemistry that basically kicks weed butt. It offers rapid burndown and residual control of more than 90 broadleaf weeds, including the toughest weeds that have become more tolerant …