Voice of the Packers to Address Corn/Soy Expo

from Wisconsin Ag Connection:

Another familiar voice will address Wisconsin corn, soybean and pork producers at this year's annual Corn/Soy/Pork EXPO in Wisconsin Dells. Wayne Laravee, the man who delivers play-by-play action for the Green Bay Packers Radio Network, will share his stories of America's favorite football team with farmers gathering at the Kalahari Conference Center on January 25.

A veteran sportscaster, Laravee enters his 30th consecutive year broadcasting for NFL games, including the last nine with the Green Bay Packers. Known for his thorough preparation and moderate, yet enthusiastic calls, Larrivee's more-recent credits include play-by-play of Chicago Bulls basketball on WGN-TV, Big Ten Conference football and basketball for ESPN Regional, co-host of the nationally syndicated Pro Football Weekly radio program the past 20 years, and Chicago Cubs baseball.

Corn/Soy EXPO Wisconsin Dells kicks off January 24, with an early bird marketing session hosted by Darin Newsom, DTN senior marketing analyst. Thursday's general session at 9:30 a.m., marks the official start of the program and features Illinois Farmer and Journalist, John Phipps.

Educational breakout sessions Thursday afternoon cover topics ranging from corn and soybean pest control strategies, to insurance, marketing and precision agriculture applications. University of Wisconsin-Extension Economist Randy Fortenbery presents his ever-popular forecasts for corn and soybean prices Friday morning, followed by Agricultural Meteorologist Elwynn Taylor. Taylor not only discusses weather trends and forecasts, he discusses their potential impact on crop and pest conditions. A special nitrogen management session is slated for Friday afternoon, by Ken Ferrie, an independent crop consultant known for his work with Farm Journal magazine. During a two hour session, Ferrie will detail nitrogen management and crop interactions and relate his techniques for maximizing production.

Corn/Soy EXPO Wisconsin Dells is a great opportunity for corn and soybean growers to mix business with family time at a popular, Wisconsin winter destination. Along with the educational programs, it features a large industry trade show and time for interaction with company representatives and other growers. Annual meetings of the four grower organizations and Wisconsin Pork Association are held during Corn/Soy EXPO and admission to the Pork Producers Taste of Elegance reception is included in the registration fee. A special overnight room rate at the Kalahari of $99 is available for standard rooms January 23-25 and a limited number of Friday night rooms also are available at a reduced rate for conference attendees.

Program brochures and registration materials are available online at http://www.wisoybean.org/ or http://www.wicorn.org/ or by calling 608-223-1111.