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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 information about E-85. One of the highlights of their website is an online E-85 pump finder which he says the staff works very hard to keep updated. He says that there continues to be a very high level of interest in E-85 and that the crowd here seem to be very knowledgeable about it.

Listen to my interview with Greg here: cccast-19-krissek.mp3

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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 the industry. He also talks about their new decals and logo and says it’s meant to show their long legacy, strength and history of the company.

Listen to my interview with Steve here: cccast-18-gorsuch.mp3

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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 you might enjoy their round table discussion. They talk about what’s happening in the industry and I think you’ll learn something. Pictured are (l-r), Rick Ostlie, ASA, Ken McCauley, NCGA, Dale Schuler, NAWG and John Phipps.

Listen to the presidents here (21 min): cccast-17-presidents.mp3

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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 warm here.

Listen to Pam’s report here: cccast-16-fretwell.mp3

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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 product. He also talks about their Harvest Support program that travels across the country providing growers with information at a critical time of the year.

Listen to my interview with Ed here: cccast-13-berry.mp3

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Mike Harvey is a field marketing specialist for New Holland. He’s part of the team here at Commodity Classic that is helping growers with their questions.

I talked to him about their new IntelliView Plus II monitor which they are showing here. He says that one of the features of the unit is that it can be transferred between tractors and combines.

Listen to my interview with Mike here: cccast-12-harvey.mp3

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