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The Virtual Commodity Classic Kicks Off on Tuesday

Published March 1, 2021

The 2021 Commodity Classic begins on Tuesday. This year, the digital event will feature executive roundtables and educational sessions on applicator trainings, a look at conservation’s impact on the bottom line and how to farm in a time of tight…

A New Format for ’21 Commodity Classic

Published October 30, 2020

The 2021 Commodity Classic, originally scheduled to take place in San Antonio, Texas, will now be a digital experience. The event is virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Commodity Classic says the health and safety of attendees is important and…

Optimistic that Trade with China Will Pick Up

Published February 28, 2020

American Soybean Association President Bill Gordon remains optimistic that trade with China will pick up, but it might take a while. "It's never perfect, but if we can get these markets to respond positively, farmers will grow soybeans. We had…

ASA Honors Past Presidents

Published February 27, 2020

The American Soybean Association honored past presidents at their booth on the trade show floor at the Commodity Classic. "It's special this year. There are people here I haven't seen in a long time," says Past President Rick Ostlie. "They've…

NAWG Makes Budget Adjustments Ahead of FY21

Published February 27, 2020

Budgets, research and trade were the main topics for the National Association of Wheat Growers at Commodity Classic. CEO Chandler Goule says budget adjustments continue. "The industry itself is still hurting with low commodity prices. We also continue to see…

Negotiating on Issues at State Caucuses

Published February 26, 2020

State corn grower caucuses discussed upcoming resolutions that will shape policy positions. Minnesota Corn Growers Association caucus delegate Tom Hague says there are an unusually large number of resolutions this year. "That's why you have caucuses to talk about it."…

Tweet-Driven Market is Tough to Watch

Published March 3, 2019

Keeping farmers profitable was the poster session topic for Channel Seed Grain Marketing Consultant Matt Bennett during the Bayer AgVocacy Forum. "It's no secret farmers can struggle with marketing as much as any part of their operation," said Bennett. "Margins…

What a Difference a Year Makes

Published March 3, 2019

This year's Commodity Classic was a bit calmer for Arthur, North Dakota farmer Kevin Skunes. A year ago, Skunes was president of the National Corn Growers Association and the relationship with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue was on shaky ground. “We’re…

Perdue Addresses Current Farm Economy at Commodity Classic

Published March 2, 2019

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue talked E-15, trade, tariffs and more at Commodity Classic. Speaking to reporters, Perdue was asked about the current farm economy, especially its impact on the young farmer. "It's tough. Their fathers and grandfathers have gone through…

A Potential Lasting Impact of the U.S. China Trade War

Published March 1, 2019

University of Minnesota Grain Marketing Specialist Ed Usset is hopeful soybean trade with China can return to pre-trade war levels, but he is concerned. "I've read the Chinese are revisiting how much soybean meal they need to feed hogs. That's…

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The Virtual Commodity Classic Kicks Off on Tuesday

A New Format for ’21 Commodity Classic

Optimistic that Trade with China Will Pick Up

ASA Honors Past Presidents

NAWG Makes Budget Adjustments Ahead of FY21

Negotiating on Issues at State Caucuses

Tweet-Driven Market is Tough to Watch

What a Difference a Year Makes

Perdue Addresses Current Farm Economy at Commodity Classic

A Potential Lasting Impact of the U.S. China Trade War

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