Bayer once again hosts its annual AgVocacy Forum, bringing together Bayer leadership, experts and thought leaders to speak with 60 U.S.-based journalists and influencers on the opportunities and challenges facing ag. The event takes place prior to the 2019 Commodity Classic. Session topics include the latest ag innovations, shifting consumer preferences and emerging trends like urban farming.
Also included here are audio, video and photos from Bayer activities at Commodity Classic.
This virtual ag newsroom includes links to digital media content available free of charge for digital or print publication or broadcast.
Photos
2019 Bayer AgVocacy Forum Photo Album
Audio
Day One presentations
Driving Demand: How to address the effects of trade and consumer preferences: Dan Basse, AgResource, and Brandon McFadden, University of Delaware Economics Professor –
Driving Demand Session
Envisioning the Future: Technology’s Impact on our Food System: Vonnie Estes, VP of Technology, Produce Marketing Association; Nikolas Badminton, Futurist and Strategic Advisor –
Technology's Impact on our Food System Session
The Future of Food: Consumer and Industry Perspectives on Gene Editing Technology: Dr. Fred Gmitter Jr., University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center –
Future of Food Gene Editing Session
The Future of Food: Cross Industry Insights on Plant-Based Diets and Cellular Agriculture: Andrew Noyes, Head of Communications, JUST; John Reich, Scientific Program Director, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research; Kevin Kester, 2018 President, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association; Lisa Lundy, Associate Professor, University of Florida –
Future of Food Plant-Based Diets & Cellular Agriculture
Driving Innovation Forward: Bob Reiter, Global Head of Research and Development, Crop Science, a Division of Bayer; Lisa Safarian, President and Head of Commercial Operations for Crop Science, North America, Bayer –
Driving Innovation Forward Session
Day Two Presentations
Developing Urban Farming Solutions: Insights from an Agritect – Yara Nagi, Director of Operations, Agritecture
Yaga Nagi, Agritecture
Let’s Talk Water: Achieving More with Less – Marshall Moutenot, Co-Founder, Upstream Tech
Marshall Moutenot, Upstream Tech
The Changing Landscape: Defining the Next Generation of Growers
Carl Lippert, Grass Ridge Farm and FeedX; Jenny Burgress, Burgess Hill Farm; Kamal Bell, Sankofa Farms
Next Generation Growers panel
View from the Farm: Grower Perspectives
Don Cameron, Terranova Ranch; Jeff Wilson, Cotton Hills Farm; Michelle Erickson-Jones (BigSkyFarmHer) Erickson Farms; Scott McPheeters, McGrain Farms and Nebraska Ethanol Board member
Grower perspective panel
Interviews
Bob Reiter, Ph.D., Global Head of R&D, Crop Science, a Division of Bayer
Interview with Bob Reiter, Bayer
Lisa Safarian, President and Head of Commercial Operations, Crop Science, North America, Bayer
Interview with Lisa Safarian, Bayer
Bayer Supports Youth in Agriculture, 4H and beyond – Darren Wallis, VP North America Communications, Crop Science
Interview with Darren Wallis, Bayer
Controlling the Weed Seed Bank – Arlene Cotie, Bayer Sr. Product Development Mgr
Interview with Arlene Cotie, Bayer
Bayer Invests in What’s Next – Jak Knowles, Vice President, Venture Investments
Interview with Jak Knowles, Venture Investments
Pollinators and Their Habitat – Aimee Hood, Regulatory Science Communications Lead, Bayer
Interview with Aimee Hood, Bayer
Matt Bennett, Channel consultant for grain marketing
Interview with Matt Bennett, Channel
Brent Craig, North America SeedGrowth business manager
Interview with Brent Craig, Bayer SeedGrowth
Pete Uitenbroek, DEKALB Asgrow Marketing Lead
Interview with Pete Uitenbroek, DEKALB Asgrow
Ryan Rubischko, North America Dicamba Portfolio Lead
Interview with Ryan Rubischko, ExtendiMax
Brett Sitzmann, Director of Product Marketing, The Climate Corporation
Interview with Brett Sitzmann, Climate Corp
Becky Langer, Bayer U.S. Forward Farm Initiative Project Manager
Interview with Becky Langer, Bayer
Brett Ochs, Channel Brand Corn Product Manager
Interview with Brett Ochs, Channel
Scott McPheeters, Nebraska farmer and ethanol board member – panel participant
Interview with Scott McPheeters, Nebraska farmer
Willie Vogt, Farm Progress, Forum participant
Interview with Willie Vogt, Farm Progress
Corn Herbicides Portfolio – Frank Rittemann, Selective Herbicides Product Manager, Bayer
Interview with Frank Rittemann, Bayer Corn Herbicides
Delaro Fungicide – Eric Ifft, Bayer Customer Business Advisor
Interview with Eric Ifft, Bayer Delaro
Video
Commodity Classic Learning Session – Integrated Weed Management: It Pays Off!
MODERATOR: Arlene Cotie, Senior Product Development Manager, Bayer
PANELISTS: Chad Leman, Farmer from Eureka, Ill.; Jason Norsworthy, Professor in Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences Department, University of Arkansas; Bill Chism, Senior Biologist at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Audio file – Bayer Classic 19 Learning Session