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Pioneer Launches Vorceed Enlist Technology

Published March 20, 2022

Pioneer launched its new Enlist corn trait at the Commodity Classic. Pioneer U.S. Corn Lead Adam Theis calls the new Vorceed trait next generation corn rootworm technology. "It brings a lot of benefits and flexibility to how farmers with corn-on-corn…

The Pinnacle Award Goes to John Gordley

Published March 13, 2022

Agricultural lobbyist John Gordley received the American Soybean Association’s Pinnacle award last week at the Commodity Classic. Gordley has a lobbying firm called Gordley and Associates and has supported the ASA with trade policy, the farm bill and biotechnology.

Vilsack Addresses the Commodity Classic

Published March 12, 2022

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is calling for "a circular economy" with more opportunities for agriculture at home. Vilsack told the Commodity Classic that begins with trade. "It's fair to say the trade war with China impacted the market and we…

Northern Plains Farmers Seek Answers on WHIP+ Program

Published March 10, 2022

Northern Plains farmers at the Commodity Classic asked USDA officials about the status of disaster aid. The first round of disaster aid payments for livestock producers who went through drought in 2020 and 2021 are on track to be distributed…

Commodity Classic Happening This Week

Published March 7, 2022

The Commodity Classic will be in New Orleans, Louisiana. Commodity Classic Committee member and Illinois farmer Kenny Harman is looking forward to being back in-person. "We're excited to put this together. On the trade show floor, we've got nearly 400…

Crop Protection Executives Offer Industry Outlook

Published March 5, 2021

As the crop protection sector adopts new technologies, work must be done to build consumer trust in the farm and food business. At a Commodity Classic roundtable discussion, BASF Vice President of U.S. Crop Protection Scott Kay said transparency is…

NAWG Advocates Voluntary Participation in Carbon Programs

Published March 5, 2021

As the Biden Administration and Congress consider climate change policies, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says the farm programs should begin as a voluntary effort. "We would never want to start any program being mandatory; ARC is…

Buffalo Lake Farmer Earns Conservation Award

Published March 5, 2021

The American Soybean Association has recognized four regional Conservation Legacy Awards. For the Upper Midwest Region, the honors have gone to Brian Ryberg of Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. Ryberg transitioned the farm to strip-till and cover crops six years ago. In…

Ag Equipment Industry Outlook Highlighted at Commodity Classic

Published March 4, 2021

The major ag equipment brands were represented in a virtual roundtable discussion at Commodity Classic. AGCO Vice President Bill Hurley addressed the customer’s 'right to repair.' Hurley said the issue is complicated by emissions and safety standards. "If something is…

Ag Leaders Kick Off Commodity Classic Opening Session

Published March 3, 2021

American Soybean Association President Kevin Scott, who farms at Valley Springs, South Dakota, spoke about the challenges seen with the pandemic. "One of our primary goals is to have face-to-face time with our legislators." Scott said the ASA adapted by…

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Pioneer Launches Vorceed Enlist Technology

The Pinnacle Award Goes to John Gordley

Vilsack Addresses the Commodity Classic

Northern Plains Farmers Seek Answers on WHIP+ Program

Commodity Classic Happening This Week

Crop Protection Executives Offer Industry Outlook

NAWG Advocates Voluntary Participation in Carbon Programs

Buffalo Lake Farmer Earns Conservation Award

Ag Equipment Industry Outlook Highlighted at Commodity Classic

Ag Leaders Kick Off Commodity Classic Opening Session

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