For the last couple days we’ve been watching the American Soybean Association sand sculpture take shape. I’m not sure when it was finished but here it is. The theme message is “If you believe, belong.” AgWired coverage of the 2008 Commodity Classic is sponsored by: and 2008 Commodity Classic Photo Album
The 3 Amigos on Stage
Each year at the Commodity Classic general session we get to hear from the Presidents of the participating associations. Here they are on stage involved in an interactive discussion with moderator John Phipps. Pictured left to right are John Hoffman, ASA, Ron Litterer, NCGA and John Thaemert, NAWG. John starts out wondering how in the world these three guys got …
Rick Tolman is NAMA Agribusiness Leader of the Year
Earlier this week the National Agri-Marketing Association announced that NCGA CEO Rick Tolman is their Agribusiness Leader of the Year. Here he’s standing next to their booth at the Commodity Classic trade show. The award honors outstanding leaders in agribusiness, education, government service or other agribusiness related areas who exemplify excellence in agribusiness by their significant contributions to the industry. …
McCormick Company Supporting CBB Producer Communicaitons
A new agency will be working in support of producer communications for the Beef Checkoff. Cattlemen’s Beef Board agency review panel lead by Joint Producer Communications Committee Chair Richard Nielson, cow/calf operator from Ephraim, Utah, met in Denver Monday, Feb. 25, to hear presentations from the three agencies chosen as finalists to support the CBB paid producer communications paid media …
International Year of the Potato Unites Idaho with UNICEF
It’s the year for Idaho to shine. The state’s claim to fame is well, the famed international icon for 2008. To celebrate, the Idaho Potato Commission is launching ‘Recipes for Relief’. There’s more. Celebrity chefs are joining the celebration to help raise awareness for the potato and to raise $50,000 for UNICEF. Chefs David Burke, Paul Prudhomme and Michael Symon …
National Sorghum Producers Join Commodity Classic
It’s now official that the National Sorghum Producers will be joining with corn, soybeans and wheat at Commodity Classic in 2009. As if there wasn’t enough activity to keep the ag media busy there! Commodity Classic, the tradeshow and convention of the U.S. corn, soybean and wheat producers, announces the National Sorghum Producers will be part of the premier annual …
The Future of Food with Soy
The United Soybean Board and the Soyfoods Association of North America want consumers to “see what’s on the horizon for food.” The organizations are co-hosting the 14th Soy Symposium, Soy: New Horizons, on April 17 and 18 at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza. As global economies change, the food industry must transform. Keep up with emerging consumer trends, the …
UnCork Your York
March is the month to pop open a bottle of wine and relax if you’re passing through Pennsylvania. York County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau is promoting its UnCork Your York Tour de Tanks, a tour sampling the secrets of local vinters. Local vintners take the guesswork out of finding the perfect vintage to suit your palate. The award-winning wineries of …
Robert Reeves Director of Public Affairs For Qualisoy
Robert Reeves has been named Director of Public Affairs for Qualisoy beginning March 1st. He has served on the board in the past. The QUALISOY Board announced at a Board meeting on Friday the addition of a Director of Public Affairs during the 2008 fiscal year, beginning March 1. Robert Reeves, former president of the Institute of Shortening and Edible …
Cranberries Packed with Antioxidants
Foods high in antioxidants are always a top choice for the health-conscious. A new report from the USDA says cranberries are among your best bet for an antioxidant-rich diet. The latest Agricultural Research Service Report from USDA, containing the results of the most comprehensive analysis of antioxidants in foods, shows cranberries score among the highest of all common fruits on …