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A 'Sound Opportunity' and Valuable Experience for Growers
February 6, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jill Wagenblast (ASA) 314-576-1770
Gary Bradley (NCGA) 636-733-9004

(ST. LOUIS) February 6, 2002 -- Commodity Classic, the premier agricultural event of the year, begins in just a couple of weeks! Soybean and corn producers who attend 2002 Commodity Classic can learn how to increase efficiency and profitability to improve the bottom line of their farming operations. Commodity Classic, Feb. 21-23, 2002, in Nashville, Tenn., at the Opryland Hotel, is the seventh annual convention and trade show of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and American Soybean Association (ASA).

"Commodity Classic is a once a year opportunity that provides numerous benefits to farmers who want to maintain strong and viable farming operations," said ASA President Bart Ruth, soybean grower from Rising City, Neb.

The trade show includes about 600 booths representing a wide range of agribusiness companies and organizations. The seminars will address topics ranging from marketing to new products to the future of agriculture.

NCGA President Tim Hume, a corn grower from Walsh, Colo., said, "Commodity Classic leaves a lasting impression on the growers who attend. It's a terrific event that always offers useful information and tools to help corn and soybean producers improve their profitability."

For complete details about Commodity Classic in Nashville, Tenn., visit the official web site at www.commodityclassic.com or call 636-928-3700 and ask for a registration brochure.



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Chesterfield, MO 63005
Phone: (636) 733-9004
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