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 …
The NEVC Chairman
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 …
New Holland Marketing True Blue
The New Holland director of marketing and brand development is Steve Gorsuch. He’s here at Commodity Classic and I caught up to him in the trade show this morning. He says that the theme of their dealer meeting last month was “True Blue.” It was meant as a statement of who they are and their commitment to their customers and …
John Phipps and the Presidents
The opening general session is taking place right now and the emcee is John Phipps, U. S. Farm Report. They said he’s back by popular demand. You must be doing good John. John started out with a great monologue before introducing the presidents of each Commodity Classic participating organization. I know I already posted interviews with them but I thought …
Opening Market Report
It’s a tradition to have the current president of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting give an opening general session market report here at Commodity Classic. That duty was performed by Pam Fretwell, WTAD/WKAN. She was just hoping that the crowd wouldn’t kill the messenger as she gave yesterday’s dismal market prices. She did point out that it was sunny …
Commodity Update Blogging the Classic
Proving that he’s an innovator once again, Joel Jaeger at Commodity Update is blogging from the Commodity Classic. You can find Joel’s blog here. Commodity Update is an AgWired advertiser and if you don’t subscribe then I recommend you do. Business is good since he’s expanding the company. Commodity Update today announced plans to join forces with Bryan Berry, Fowler, …
New Holland Mower Winner
A tradition at Commodity Classic is the New Holland mower drawing. Each year registered growers are entered into a drawing. This year it’s for a New Holland zero turn radius mower. The drawing is held near the end of the trade show session. Hundreds of people gather around to hear Al Pell announce the winner. You have to be present …
Simulated Indy Car Driving
The trade show at Commodity Classic featured all kinds of things you can do. Once again this year the Ethanol Promotion and Information Council brought their Indy simulator car. It was a busy booth from the looks of it when I stopped by. You’ve probably never driven an Indy car and you probably never will. But you can pretend if …
Kip and Kip
Kip Cullers might have one of the most recognizable faces here at Commodity Classic. He’s a corn and soybean yield record holder. I caught this shot of him enjoying some Dippin’ Dots ice cream at the BASF booth. They’ve got a much larger than life size picture of him on their display which is behind him. AgWired coverage of Commodity …
The Berry Best From New Holland
Ed Berry is giving you some perspective here next to a New Holland combine on display at Commodity Classic. Ed is the brand marketing manager for cash crop equipment. I talked with Mike about the different types of equipment they have for growers to check out like the new T7000 series. He give an overview of what’s new about the …