By Larry Dreiling Attendees at past Commodity Classics have always given Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack a generous round of applause when he approaches the podium to speak. This year, Vilsack received a long, standing ovation as he opened his now annual address, this year, performed at San Antonio, TX. Once he was through with […]
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Ag Issues Forum
The 2014 Ag Issues Forum is a thought-provoking event that provides media members access to individuals who are shaping perceptions of the agriculture industry.
Commodity Classic Learning Center Session to feature cover crops
A panel of experts will offer insights on cover crop benefits and challenges at a learning center session hosted by DuPont Pioneer and the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) during the 2014 Commodity Classic in San Antonio. The learning center session, “Cover Your Assets: Improve Productivity, Efficiency and Soil with Cover Crops,” will take place […]
New Mobile App Brings Commodity Classic to Your Fingertips
Today, Commodity Classic launched an all-new mobile app allowing attendees to access information, receive messages and engage in social media from their smart phones and tablets. The free Commodity Classic convention and trade show mobile app gives show-goers the ability to make their own schedules, lookup session, event and shuttle times, navigate with maps, fill […]
Agriculture Secretary to Make Fifth Visit to Commodity Classic
Farmers and other Commodity Classic attendees will once again have the opportunity to welcome U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to the annual convention and trade show for corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. For the fifth year in a row, the secretary will deliver a keynote address to an expected crowd of more than […]
Commodity Classic’s What’s New Sessions Present Innovation in Agriculture
ST. LOUIS (Jan. 9, 2014) – Agriculture’s newest, most innovative products and services will be showcased at the What’s New sessions at the 2014 Commodity Classic. “If you’re coming to Commodity Classic hoping to learn and gain some new ideas to take back to your farm, you’ll want to mark your calendar for the What’s […]
Early Riser sessions serve up food for thought
ST. LOUIS (Dec. 6, 2013) – Risk management, shifting market conditions and participation in a national television program are on this year’s menu for early risers at Commodity Classic. Always a popular and eye-opening start to the day, the Early Riser sessions begin at 7:00 a.m. with complimentary coffee, breakfast pastries and energy-packed presentations. Thursday, […]
Vilsack visits High Plains Journal booth
Tom Vilsack visited the Commodity Classic trade show following the general session, where he gave the keynote address on Friday in Kissimmee, Fla.
FMC Begins Second Annual Youth National Anthem Singing Contest
Philadelphia – March 1, 2013 – FMC Agricultural Products Group (APG) will host the second annual “Stand and Be Heard Anthem Singing Contest” beginning on March 1. The contest will provide agriculture students with the opportunity to showcase their musical talent for a chance to win scholarship prizes. “Last year, we had 170 qualified entrants, […]
Vilsack discusses USDA sequester principles
By Larry Dreiling Even though $700 million to $1 billion will be cut for the fiscal year 2013 budget of the U.S. Department of Agriculture due to sequestration, those cuts will be done as equitably as possible, according to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Speaking before the general session of the Commodity Classic March 1 […]
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