Bayer CropScience Debuts Museum of Modern Agriculture
Exhibits Tell Stories Behind Agricultural Innovations of Today and Tomorrow
(firmenpresse) - RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC -- (Marketwire) -- 08/24/11 -- When nearly 150,000 farmers walk through the doors of the Bayer CropScience lot at the 2011 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill., they will have a different experience at this exhibit of exhibits. Visitors will get a first look at the new Museum of Modern Agriculture, a tradeshow experience that tells the stories behind the agricultural wonders of today and tomorrow.
"The Museum of Modern Agriculture is more than a showcase," notes Jim Blome, President/CEO for Bayer CropScience. "It is a testament to the simple yet monumental task of every farmer: To provide enough food for the whole world while protecting it at the same time."
"The Museum of Modern Agriculture is our way of showcasing the longevity and importance of modern agriculture to the world. We invite attendees to join us and experience the Museum of Modern Agriculture at the Farm Progress Show, where we demonstrate our commitment to working with growers to create a healthier, more productive farms in the present and future," said Blome.
Among the featured exhibits of the Museum of Modern Agriculture will be:
The story of herbicide resistance through the antagonist monster weed Palmer amaranth and its million seeds
A live show each hour in the Musuem's theater demonstrating the new On Demand™ seed treatment technology designed for simpler, customized seed treatment applications
A grand prize giveaway of a Polaris Ranger Rzr for growers who share their own stories about modern agricultural advancements
Interactive displays throughout the Museum that share the stories behind crop protection, growing pratices, seed and trait advancements in soybeans, corn, wheat and cotton featuring key innovative products like:
Corvus and Capreno corn herbicides
LibertyLink Ignite system for corn, soy and cotton
StrategoYLD fungicide for corn and soybeans; and
Prosoro fungicide for cereals.
Growers can find the Bayer CropScience Museum of Modern Agriculture at the Farm Progress Show lot 441 on Central Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets. This year's show runs August 30 - September 1.
For more information on Bayer CropScience, visit bayercropscience.us or contact your local sales representative for product information. You can follow Bayer CropScience on Twitter at (at)Bayer4CropsUS.
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the fields of health care, nutrition and high-tech materials. Bayer CropScience, a subgroup of Bayer AG with annual sales of EUR 6.83 billion (2010), is one of the world's leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and traits. The company offers an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture and for non-agricultural applications. Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of 20,700 and is represented in more than 120 countries. This and further news is available at: .
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