MEDIA ADVISORY, Feb. 8, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- National Corn Growers Association American Soybean Association
National Association of Wheat Growers
To: Media Professionals
From: Christina Koboldt, NCGA, 636-733-9004
Bob Callanan, ASA, 314-754-1291
Melissa George Kessler, NAWG, 202-547-7800
Date: February 8, 2008
Re: 2008 Commodity Classic Reminder
In less than three weeks, thousands of the country's top corn, soybean and wheat producers and representatives from leading agribusinesses will be in Nashville, Tenn., for the 2008 Commodity Classic, agriculture's premium tradeshow and convention. You'll want to attend and cover all of the action and news! We hope you have already registered and received your confirmation to participate in another exciting Commodity Classic! If you have not, please visit www.commodityclassic.com for more details.
This is a once-a-year opportunity you do not want to miss! You will have interview access to decision-makers at many top agriculture companies and organizations, in addition to being able to report on new agriculture products, technologies and services.
Confirmed Press Conferences (Ryman Ballroom CF)
Thursday, Feb. 28 12:30 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. NCGA 1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. ASA 3:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. Pioneer 4:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. EMD Crop BioScience Friday, Feb. 29 7:00 a.m. - 7:20 a.m. USB 7:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. Syngenta Crop Protection 8:00 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. Bayer CropScience 8:30 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. John Deere 11:10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. NAWG 12:30 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. Monsanto 1:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. BASF 1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. Syngenta Seeds 2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. Keystone Center/Sustainable Ag Coalition
Media Center (Ryman Ballroom DE)
New Holland and Commodity Classic are presenting the Commodity Classic Media Center, which will be fully equipped with high-speed Internet access (wireless not available), telephones, fax machines, interview rooms and workstations to facilitate coverage of Commodity Classic.
Media Center Hours
Wednesday, Feb. 27: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Schedule Highlights
Media-only Trade Show access: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 (Ryman Hall) Media Reception: 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28 (Ryman Studio ABC) General Session: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 29 (Delta Ballroom A) Evening of Entertainment: 8:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, March 1 (Grand Ole Opry)
Complimentary Media Registration
More than 90 media representatives have already confirmed their participation and have taken advantage of the exclusive complimentary registration offer. We are pleased to provide complimentary registration to working journalists and news broadcasters only. Spouses and family must have paid registrations, as well as all other company managers, sales representatives and their spouses.
To register, visit www.commodityclassic.com, download and print the registration form, and mail with a copy of your business card to the address listed on the form. If you have questions regarding your hotel reservation, please call 330-425-9330. After Feb. 12, please call the hotel directly.
We look forward to seeing you in Nashville!