Science Behind BASF

Cindy Zimmerman

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 …

Agribusiness, Audio, BASF, Commodity Classic

Welcome to 2013 Commodity Classic

Chuck Zimmerman

Welcome to the 2013 Commodity Classic. The ZimmComm Team is here. Actually, Cindy is off on an adventure with our sponsor, BASF, while I got things started here in the Commodity Classic Media Room. Jamie Johansen will be joining us late this evening. So expect lots of stories from the trade show, the general sessions, participating organizations, press conferences. We’ll …

Ag Groups, Commodity Classic

See Propane-Fueled Technology at Classic

Cindy Zimmerman

If you are heading to Commodity Classic this week, be sure to stop by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) booth to see what is new for the farm from propane. PERC will display new propane-fueled engines for irrigation and register producers for more than $4,000 in propane equipment incentives through the Propane Farm Incentive Program. Producers visiting PERC …

Commodity Classic, Farming, Irrigation, Propane

Commodity Classic Launches App

Jamie Johansen

The 18th Annual Commodity Classic has launched their first-ever mobile app for this year’s event in Kissimmee, Fl. The app will allow attendees to access information, receive messages and engage in social media from their smart phones and tablets. You can even make your own schedules, take notes, lookup session and event times and navigate with maps. Visit www.commondityclassic.com/app to …

Apps, Commodity Classic, Corn, Events, Grains, Social Media, sorghum, Soybean, Wheat

Commodity Classic Caps Off with Classic Rock

Melissa Sandfort

What’s a better way to conclude Commodity Classic than with some classic rock? The Monsanto Evening of Entertainment at the 2013 Commodity Classic will feature World Classic Rockers, a group of standout performers from legendary rock bands. Commodity Classic is the nation’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused conference and trade show, presented annually by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, …

Agribusiness, ASA, Commodity Classic, NAWG, NCGA

BASF Applies to Register Engenia Herbicide

Cindy Zimmerman

BASF Crop Protection has submitted application for the registration of new Engenia™ herbicide, a technologically advanced dicamba formulation. Farmers will be able to use the new product in combination with other herbicides and agronomic practices, under a weed control system enabled by dicamba-tolerant crops currently in development. “Farmers fighting against herbicide resistance have an important new tool in Engenia which, …

BASF, Commodity Classic, Video

Save the Date for Classic 2013

Cindy Zimmerman

Not too early to start thinking ahead to the 2013 Commodity Classic – especially since this year was such a record-setter! Building upon record-breaking numbers in 2012, next year’s event, scheduled for February 28 through March 2 in sunny Kissimmee, Florida, promises to be a winner. “There is already a great buzz building for next year’s trade show,” said 2013 …

Commodity Classic

American Ethanol on the NASCAR Track

Cindy Zimmerman

The American Ethanol No. 3 Chevy made its debut recently at the Las Vegas Nationwide Series Sam’s Town 300 with rookie driver Austin Dillon finishing strong in 7th place. Representatives of American Ethanol partners, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and Growth Energy, were at the March 10 race – pictured here with RCR team owner (and Dillon’s grandfather) Richard …

Audio, Commodity Classic, Corn, Ethanol, NASCAR, NCGA

FMC Stand Up and Be Heard Anthem Contest

Chuck Zimmerman

How would you like a chance to sing the National Anthem on national tv? It’s possible if you win the FMC “Stand Up and Be Heard Anthem Contest.” We’re investing in farming’s future with our new Anthem™ herbicide (coming soon—EPA registration pending) and $25,000 in college scholarships as prizes in our Anthem Singing Contest. Beginning soon, enter by submitting a …

Agribusiness, Audio, Commodity Classic, FMC

Pioneer FIT® Harvest Mapping System

Chuck Zimmerman

During Commodity Classic Pioneer Hi-Bred was talking about farmers getting FIT®. At first I thought this was a new exercise program but it is actually the Pioneer FIT® Harvest Mapping System. I got the full explanation from John Chism, Pioneer Senior Marketing Manager. He says FIT stands for Field Information Tool. As farmers look to 2012 planting John says the …

Agribusiness, Audio, Commodity Classic, Pioneer, Precision Agriculture