Following a year off due to COVID, the Commodity Classic returned to an in-person format in 2022. This past March, more than 6,000 growers, exhibitors, and ag retailers turned out at the New Orleans Convention Center to see for themselves what agricultural suppliers and equipment makers have in store for the industry, this year and into 2023.
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Following a year off due to COVID, the Commodity Classic returned to an in-person format in 2022. This past March, the event welcomed more than 6,000 growers, exhibitors, and ag retailers to the New Orleans Convention Center.
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At the KSi booth, attendees could see the company’s newest innovation, the KSi 02PRO SC Applicator. The unit works by flowing a thin, “seed curtain” around the engineered atomizing disc to provide even chemical dispersion at 600 to 1,000 pounds per minute.
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Raven Industries formally launched its OMNiPOWER 3200 driverless spreader at the 2022 Commodity Classic show. Powered by a 200-hp Cummins QSB4.5 Tier 5 engine, the OMNiPOWER 3200 creates the potential for 24/7 operations.
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At the show, New Holland gave attendees a look at its new T6.180 tractor. Although not for the ag retail market per se, this tractor is powered using methane – which might have applications for ag retail-oriented equipment in the near future.
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The Fendt Rogator 900 Series was introduced back in 2021 and the unit has impressed many observers. At the Commodity Classic, the Rogator celebrated winning the 2022 Davidson Prize (to go along with numerous other awards, including the 2021 MAGIE ShowStopper Award and 2021 CropLifeIRONProduct of the Year).
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RightSpot from Ag Leader represents the company’s effort to aid custom application. This system offers automatic nozzle-by-nozzle swath control and turn compensation to ensure the right amount of spray reaches every part of the field, says the company.
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New Leader highlighted the company’s NL 600 3-in-1 Spreader at the 2022 Commodity Classic. Capable of applying fertilizer, compost/litter, and BioSul, the NL 600 features a 55,000-pound capacity.
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During the show, Syngenta held a press conference with various members of its company team. Among the announcements were the introduction of CruiserMaxx APX soybean seed treatment for Pythium and Phytophthora protection and the EPA approval of Tendovo soybean herbicide for the 2022 growing season, which features three different modes of action to combat weeds.
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As in years past, Brandt featured a NASCAR vehicle at its Commodity Classic booth. This year’s model was driven by Justin Allgaier.
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The FB1210 12-ton fertilizer spreader from Loftness features all-hydraulic conveyor and spinner drives. The hopper is constructed of 409 stainless steel and includes no obstructions to help prevent material build-up and corrosion, while allowing material to flow smoothly.
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The pull-type and chassis-mounted line-up of Unverferth Pro-Force dry spreaders features heavy-duty construction and hoppers ranging from 270 to 840 cubic feet. The hopper is manufactured from 304 stainless steel and handles dry fertilizer, lime, gypsum, compost, poultry litter, and cover crop seed.
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The Patriot 50 Series from Case IH comes in three different models: the 3250, the 4350, and the 4450. Each can be equipped with optional AIM Command FLEX II advanced spray technology, which incorporates individual nozzle on/off control to ensure application accuracy and efficiency.
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Available in rear or optional side discharge, this two-compartment 31-foot trailer from KBH Corporation features the largest, steepest slope hoppers on the market, with a capacity of 1,065 cubic-feet while maintaining a low center of gravity, says the company. The stainless steel hopper frame and hoppers are bolted on.
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At the Corteva Agriscience booth, attendees learned about the company’s newest product, Vorceed Enlist Corn. Offering users the ability to control corn rootworm through the use of trait technology, Corteva plans to introduce Vorceed Enlist Corn to select growers in the U.S. starting with the 2023 growing season, ramping up a more widespread rollout thereafter.
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At the 2022 Commodity Classic, Helena Agri-Enterprises debuted its new pest management technology. Called Protecta, this method aims to build fungicides and insecticides relying upon diligent design, expert analysis, and verified results, says the company. The first product to use this process from Helena will be called Mogul, a foliar fungicide pre-mix for soybeans.
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Praxidyn’s Doug Applegate, right, explains the company’s Mixmate product to Commodity Classic attendees. Mixmate is an automated chemical mixing system with automated recordkeeping.
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Just prior to the show, BASF held a press conference detailing the company’s introduction of the Smart Spraying Solution. Using various technologies from partners Bosch and Raven Industries, the Smart Spraying Solution will allow applicators to better control where they apply crop protection products in the field.
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See & Spray Ultimate is a factory-installed system available for model year 2023 John Deere 410R, 412R, and 612R Sprayers that enables targeted spraying of non-residual herbicide on weeds among corn, soybean, and cotton plants. Designed by Blue River Technology, the system uses cameras and processors to detect weeds from crop plants.
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With the 2022 Commodity Classic complete, attendees can look forward to the 2023 show, scheduled to take place in mid-March in Orlando, FL.
From a full slate of educational sessions to eye-opening innovation and technology showcased on the huge trade show, there was so much to see and do at the event. CropLife was there and we are proud to present this slideshow of some of the Commodity Classic highlights.
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