U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack spoke to the crowd at Commodity Classic just moments ago. You can listen to his full speech below. Joanna is attending his press conference right now and I’ll post audio from it later. Some of the standout phrases I heard included, “Different strategies for different markets” when he was talking about expanding world trade. …
NAMA Flips For New Members
Get a friend to join NAMA and be entered in a contest to win a Flip camera. That’s cool. Your friend will be entered too. Just get it done by April 12. Tell your friends, peers, and business associates how you benefit from being a member of NAMA – the learning and networking opportunities, skill development, access to agribusiness solutions, …
AgChat Tweetup at Commodity Classic
Here’s the AgChat tweetup group at Commodity Classic. By now you should know that a tweetup is an opportunity for fellow Twitterers to meet face to face at an event. In this case those who participate in the weekly AgChat Twitter conversation got together here for a little bit of networking. Cindy (@FarmPodcaster) took the photo from above us as …
NAFB at Commodity Classic
Members of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting got together for their traditional Commodity Classic photo this evening during the media reception that was sponsored by New Holland. Our good buddy Gene Hemphill, New Holland, was on hand as we welcomed new Executive Director for NAFB, Mark Vail, who is in his first week on the job. More photos have …
Guess Whose Boots
It’s time once again for a Commodity Classic edition of Guess Whose Boots. The first person to post the correct answer in the comments of this post will win a prize from the ZimmComm New Media prize stash. I have no idea what that will be right now. So guess away. Commodity Classic Photo Album AgWired coverage of the 2010 …
Commodity Classic Trade Show Opens
The Commodity Classic Trade Show kicked off today and Cindy was there with a camera. Watch the ribbon cutting and start to the show which is where we’ve spent a lot of time this afternoon. Commodity Classic Photo Album AgWired coverage of the 2010 Commodity Classic is sponsored by: and
Leica Geosystems Announces mojo3D
Leica Geosystems is represented here at Commodity Classic by Harlan Little, North American Business Manager. He showed me information that has just been released about their new mojo3D which puts mapping and guidance in a “new perspective.” Designed to help growers get the job done more quickly and efficiently, the system combines a unique, three-dimensional user interface with rugged, water-resistant …
BASF Science Behind Soybeans
Here at Commodity Classic a group of us media types are learning about The Science Behind Soybeans from BASF. We have a panel of experts that includes soybean growers like world record holder Kip Cullers. Cindy and I are attending the seminar and will posting photos and interviews here soon. The media who could not attend are invited to download …
Merial Picks SHS For Large Animal Business
Merial has announced that it has selected Sullivan Higdon & Sink (SHS) as its agency of record. The agency will be handling all advertising, public relations and online efforts for the company’s U.S. large animal business. The addition of Merial’s large animal business bolsters SHS’s growing list of animal and food-related clients including companies such as Cargill, Dairy Farmers of …
Social Media For Soybean Growers
One of the friendly faces you’ll meet when you check in to the media room at Commodity Classic is Cassandra Schlef, Communications Coordinator for ASA. She helps with press releases, their weekly Leader Letter and website updates that include Twitter and Facebook. Cassandra says the media room this year has been expanded to include more work tables and internet access …