For seven years now, BASF Crop Protection has held a pre-Commodity Classic event for ag media to get a peak behind the stage of what the company brings to farmers and a growing world population. This year the event was held at Universal Studios and I would say it’s probably been the best one yet! Can’t wait to see how they top this next year!

“We really look forward to this event every year,” said BASF Vice President for Crop Protection Paul Rea, who was pleased to talk about the commitment BASF has to research and development for the future of food production.

“While public sector spending on agricultural research is flat, BASF is continuing to invest in agriculture through a variety of activities, including funding more than $2 million per day in research,” Paul said. “This symposium has become an interactive way for BASF to help educate media on advancements we are bringing to the industry. Our ongoing research in Plant Health and introduction of Advanced Weed Control are important parts of our portfolio of solutions to help growers get the most out every acre.”

Listen to my interview with Paul here: Interview with BASF's Paul Rea

BASF at 2013 Commodity Classic Photos