RFA Ethanol Podcast

Kleckner on Biofuels

Chuck Zimmerman

Cindy was trade show talking today with Dean Kleckner, Truth About Trade & Technology. They had an extended discussion on one of the main topics everyone’s been talking about and that’s biofuels. Dean always has an opinion and he shares that with Cindy. I think you’ll enjoy it. Listen Cindy’s interview with Dean here: cccast-26-kleckner.mp3 This interview is part of …

Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic, New Holland

ASA Awards Banquet

Chuck Zimmerman

Another banquet held last night was the Annual ASA Banquet. It’s another opportunity to distribute awards. This one is being presented by ASA President Rick Ostlie (left) to Kaleb Hellwig, BASF, in appreciation of BASF’s support and partnership. Thanks to ASA for supplying this picture. AgWired coverage of Commodity Classic is made possible by: and

BASF, Commodity Classic, New Holland

Random Street Photo

Chuck Zimmerman

This is just a completely random street photo I thought I’d share. Since Cindy and I got a hotel about 5 blocks away instead of one of the “close” hotels we’ve been doing a lot of walking back and forth. It would be nice if the media could get in the hotels that attach to the convention center since we’ve …

BASF, Commodity Classic, New Holland

NCGA Awards Banquet

Chuck Zimmerman

Each of the commodity groups making up Commodity Classic have their annual banquets on the same night. Thanks to several people I got a couple of pictures to share. This one is from the NCGA Awards Banquet. In it, NCGA President, Ken McCauley (left), is giving an appreciation plaque to BASF which was accepted by Andy Lee, Director of Business …

BASF, Commodity Classic, New Holland

The Wyant Perspective

Chuck Zimmerman

Kind of sounds like a new Robert Ludlum novel doesn’t it? It’s actually a Commodity Classic Learning Center session on “Perspectives on the 2007 Farm Bill” that was sponsored by John Deere. Sara Wyant, Agri-Pulse Communications, was the moderator of a panel on this subject that featured Mark Halverson, Democratic Staff Director and Chief Counsel for the Senate Committee on …

Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic, Farm Policy, New Holland

BASF WINner

Chuck Zimmerman

Pictured here are Gary Schmitz, Dan Westberg and Leon Duchene. They were the team giving the BASF WIN session. WIN means “What is New.” What is new from BASF is Status herbicide for corn, giving growers a new option in post-emergent broadleaf weed control. I interviewed all three guys to get the story on this new product from BASF. If …

Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic, New Holland

We Like Biodiesel

Chuck Zimmerman

To show support for the biodiesel industry all the equipment here at Commodity Classic seems to be displaying the logo in the windows of the cabs. The stickers are supplied by the National Biodiesel Board which also had a booth in the trade show. Representing NBB here was Gary Wheeler, Director of Operations. AgWired coverage of Commodity Classic is made …

BASF, Biodiesel, Commodity Classic, New Holland

Media Reception

Chuck Zimmerman

I would be remiss in my coverage if I didn’t mention the fact that we had a very nice reception here for the media. This is an annual event and is sponsored by our sponsor, New Holland. It’s a chance to gather together for some fellowship without having to do interviews. It’s a nice way to relax for a little …

BASF, Commodity Classic, New Holland

The NEVC Chairman

Chuck Zimmerman

The Chairman of the Board for the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition. They are on display here at the Commodity Classic trade show. I haven’t had a chance to spend much time with NEVC before so I interviewed Steve to learn more about the organization. Greg says that they are a real technical resource for consumers and anyone who wants more …

Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic, New Holland