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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACTS:
Gary Bradley (NCGA) 636-733-9004
Jill Wagenblast (ASA) 314-576-1770
Visit the NCGA website, http://www.ncga.com, or E-mail at corninfo@ncga.com
January 5, 2005
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Technology, Equipment, Information at Commodity Classic Help Farmers
Reach for New Limits of Success
(ST. LOUIS) January
5, 2005 -- Some of the nation’s top corn and soybean farmers and
agribusiness leaders will be finding ways they can be more successful
in their operations at Commodity Classic Feb. 24-26 in Austin, Texas.
The trade show for this premier agricultural event will display the
latest in technology, equipment and products, while the convention will
offer seminars that educate and enlighten growers on the topics and
issues that matter to them.
Commodity Classic
is the annual convention and trade show presented by the National Corn
Growers Association (NCGA) and American Soybean Association (ASA).
More than 700 booths
will fill the Commodity Classic trade show, where farmers will have
the opportunity to talk with agribusiness and industry leaders representing
nearly 200 businesses and organizations. Growers will have direct access
to the latest information about a variety of products, equipment and
services that can impact their bottom line.
“Farmers will
find a wealth of information waiting for them at Commodity Classic,”
said ASA President Neal Bredehoeft.” An outstanding trade show
and top notch seminars will provide growers with information and ideas
they can use to impact the profitability of their daily operation.”
“As we prepare
to head out into the fields for the 2005 planting season, Commodity
Classic provides the perfect opportunity to exploit the latest in technology,
equipment and information,” NCGA President Leon Corzine said.
“Growers will leave Austin armed with all the tools that will
help them be even more successful come fall.”
The 2005 Commodity
Classic General Session will feature a panel of experts talking about
“Growing America’s Future.” In addition, there will
be an energetic and motivational presentation by Olympic skier and professional
speaker Vince Poscente. To wrap up Commodity Classic on February 26,
a special “Evening of Entertainment” will feature a performance
by the country music group Restless Heart.
Austin, the live
music capital of the world, provides a casual and creative atmosphere
for enjoying the entertainment, cultural and historic attractions of
the area. It’s a perfect place to bring the whole family.
For more information
about the 2005 Commodity Classic, and to register for the event, visit
www.commodityclassic.com or call 1-636-928-3700.
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The National Corn Growers Association mission is to create and increase
opportunities for corn growers in a changing world and to enhance corn’s
profitability and usage. NCGA represents nearly 33,000 members, 26 affiliated
state corn grower organizations and hundreds of thousands of growers
who contribute to state checkoff programs.
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