The president of the World Agricultural Forum is Raymond Cesca, pictured here to the left of Leonard Guarraia. I interviewed Ray in between sessions earlier today about what he hopes to see accomplished. He says the theme of investing in agriculture is meant to be about more than just food and fuel but about successful business models and food production. …
Press Conference With Dr. Rajashekara Reddy
Another key figure on the program today at the World Agricultural Forum was the Hon. Dr. Rajashekara Reddy, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh, India. He participated in the opening session then held a press conference this afternoon. I recorded his press conference for you. In it he was first asked about the price of seed in India and what he thought …
Deere CEO Addresses World Agricultural Forum
One of the first speakers on the program here at the World Agricultural Forum was Robert Lane, Chairman and CEO of Deere & Company. I’ve got his full comments here for you to listen to if you’d like. It’s about 22 minutes. In it he speaks to the topic of investing in agriculture to create prosperity, the theme of the …
World Agricultural Forum Founder Describes Mission
The founder and CEO of the World Agricultural Forum is Leonard Guarraia. After he welcomed everyone to this year’s Forum I was able to talk with him briefly about the mission of the Forum and what he hopes gets accomplished here. He says they want to bring together leaders from around the world for discussion, get the press to listen …
World Agricultural Forum Chairman James Bolger
Leading off today’s program here at the World Agricultural Forum is the Chairman, the Rt. Honorable James Bolger, ONZ. He moderated the opening discussion which included presentations with Robert White, Chairman and CEO, Deere & Co. and His Excellency, Hon. Dr. Rajashekara Reddy, Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh, India. I spoke to Mr. Bolger after their session to get a sense …
Mizzou Ag Bloggers at World Ag Forum
Here’s the current Mizzou Student Blogging Team, Bill Allen (left) and Julia Shuck (right). Bill has to return home but Julia, who is a freshman Agricultural Journalism major will be sticking around for the whole World Agricultural Forum. I’m hoping she’ll be able to supply me with some coverage after I leave tomorrow. Be sure to check out her posts …
World Agricultural Forum 2007
The main room for the World Agricultural Forum is set up in a kind of arena style with participants at tables on risers around a central podium and table where groups of speakers gather and talk on a specific subject. I’m here to cover the event for the next day and then I’ll be seeking the help of the Mizzou …
Demanding Fruits & Vegetables
Actually the produce isn’t demanding but the Produce For Better Health Foundation wants you to demand more of them. And now BASF is helping them out by partnering up. It’s part of their support for the fruit and vegeatable industry. As part of this partnership, BASF recently committed to a five-year $100,000 sponsorship to help fund the foundation’s research. BASF …
AFBF Wants More Rural High Speed Internet
The push to get broadband out in the countryside continues. Now I hope everyone realizes that there’s probably no place left you can’t get high speed internet if you want it. But the choices certainly are limited in many areas. Right here in Jefferson City, MO, we have only a couple choices. Now the American Farm Bureau Federation is getting …
10th World Agricultural Forum
The World Agricultural Forum for 2007 will take place next week in St. Louis. The agenda says it kicks off with a reception on Monday, May 7. They’ve got some interesting names on the program like Mariann Fischer Boel, Commissioner for Agricultural and Rural Development for the European Union. She’ll be doing the keynote address. As you might guess biofuels …