The 2012 Commodity Classic surpassed all previous turnout records with a total of 6,014 attendees. This represents a 25 percent increase from last year’s record of 4,826 attendees. Once again, farm families represented more than half of the participants, with 3,505 growers, spouses and children attending. “We broke records in every category,” said Commodity Classic [...]
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Commodity Classic organizations outline 2012 farm bill priorities
The following statement on the 2012 farm bill was released today by National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer, a corn grower from Auburn, Ill.; National Association of Wheat Growers President Wayne Hurst, a wheat producer from Burley, Idaho; American Soybean Association President Steve Wellman, soybean farmer from Syracuse, Neb.; and National Sorghum Producers Chairman [...]
Vilsack seeks estate tax change
By Larry Dreiling U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack wants to change federal estate tax laws in order to create a new generation of farmers. Speaking before the general session of the 2012 Commodity Classic at Nashville, Tenn., Vilsack said beginning farmers not only need better access to credit to get their operations under way, [...]
Corn producers set policy
Corn producers from across the nation gathered March 1, 2012, for Corn Congress at the 2012 Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn. to set policy for the coming year. Kevin Ross, president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa delegate to Corn Congress said the Farm Bill is at the top of the mind of [...]
Former Miss America advocates agriculture
Former Miss America Teresa Scanlan spoke to sorghum producers during the National Sorghum Producer’s general session on March 1, 2012, at Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn. Scanlan showed her concern for the average U.S. farmer being that age of 57 and continuing to increase. “The younger generation needs to know the importance of farmers and [...]
Sorghum producers board meets
By Larry Dreiling Reviewing its strategic plan, looking at funding issues in light of severe drought and examining issues surrounding the 2012 farm bill were among issues discussed Feb. 29 during a board meeting of the National Sorghum Producers. The meeting was held during the annual Commodity Classic, held at Nashville, Tenn. The board looked [...]
Soy Checkoff Farmer-Directors Reshape USB for the Future
Farmer-Directors Approve Plan to Address Issues Most Critical to U.S. Soybean Farmers ST. LOUIS (February 29, 2012) – With their eyes fixed on the future, the farmer-directors of the United Soybean Board (USB) have decided to design the organization around the four issues most critical to U.S. soybean farmers: adding value to soy oil and [...]
Food waste is a growing problem
More than 67 billion pounds of food are wasted per year in the United States. That’s equivalent to four meals per day that could be fed to the 47 million Americans currently living in a state of food insecurity. Kai Robertson, with Business for Social Responsibility, shared that alarming statistic Feb. 28 at the 2012 [...]
Commodity Classic Shatters Attendance Records
With more than two weeks before the 2012 Commodity Classic kicks off in Nashville, Tenn., the show has broken all registration records. Last year, total attendance set a record of 4,826 show participants. This year, registrations for the 17th annual event have already surpassed the 5,000 mark with two more weeks left until onsite registration [...]
Early Registration Discount Ends Soon
Commodity Classic is less than two months away, and growers are encouraged to take advantage of the lowest rate by registering before the early discount deadline of midnight, January 20. Registering early will save attendees up to $50. To take advantage of the early registration discount, register now at www.CommodityClassic.com. Corn, soybean wheat and sorghum [...]
