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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Gary Bradley, NCGA, 636-733-9004
Jill Wagenblast, ASA, 314-576-177

Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns to Address Media at Commodity Classic

ST. LOUIS (February 18, 2005) – The National Corn Growers Association and American Soybean Association today announced Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns will address members of the media during a press conference at the 2005 Commodity Classic. Johanns will also be featured as the keynote speaker during the Commodity Classic general session.

WHO: Mike Johanns, 28th U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

WHAT: Press Conference; open to credentialed media only

WHERE: Austin Convention Center, Level 4, Room 19A, Austin, Texas

WHEN: 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 25, 2005

Additional information is available at www.ncga.com, www.commodityclassic.com and www.soygrowers.com.



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