ST. LOUIS (March 7, 2013) – Attendance records continue to be broken at Commodity Classic. This year, record attendance totaled 6,214, including a record number of 3,324 corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. There were also 1,078 first-time non-exhibitor attendees, another record set.
“By the growth of attendance at Commodity Classic, it's clear that farmers are seeing the advantage of coming to this great show,” said Classic Co-Chair Bob Worth. “The quality of the trade show and all of the educational opportunities makes attendees happy to come back year after year, and invite their neighbors and friends.”
This year’s …
ST. LOUIS (February 21, 2013) — For the fourth straight year, farmers and other attendees to Commodity Classic will have the opportunity to welcome U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to the annual convention and trade show for corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers. The secretary will deliver a keynote address to an expected crowd of more than 6,000 during the event’s General Session, to be held March 1 in Kissimmee, Fla.
“Secretary Vilsack has been a steadfast supporter of agriculture, and it is an honor …
ST. LOUIS (February 14, 2013) —Today, Commodity Classic launched its mobile application allowing attendees to access information, receive messages and engage in social media from their smart phones and tablets. The Commodity Classic convention and trade show mobile application gives show-goers the ability to make their own schedules, take notes on activities, lookup session and event times, navigate with maps and much more. Visit www.commodityclassic.com/app.
In less than two weeks, soybean, corn, wheat and sorghum growers from around the country will gather at …
Countdown to Classic – 50 Days
ST. LOUIS (January 9, 2013) – Commodity Classic is less than two months away, and growers are encouraged to take advantage of the lowest rate by registering before the early discount deadline of midnight, Jan. 20. Registering early will save attendees up to $50. Hotels are currently available, but are booking up fast. Free shuttle service is available to and from all Commodity Classic housing hotels. To take advantage of the early registration discount, register now and reserve rooms at www.CommodityClassic.com.
Soybean, corn, wheat and sorghum growers attending Commodity …
ST. LOUIS (December 14, 2012) – Energizing educational sessions led by experts in advocacy, precision ag, risk management and other hot agriculture topics at the 18th Annual Commodity Classic in Kissimmee, Fla., will give farmers game-changing information that will make them more efficient in 2013.
“If you want to learn more about something in production agriculture you’ve only heard about, Commodity Classic is the place to come,” said Mark Schwiebert, Commodity Classic Co-Chairman. “Whether you’ve been coming for years or this is your first time, you’ll learn something new that can benefit your operation.”
Commodity Classic offers a …
ST. LOUIS (November 27,2012) – Corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers who attend the 18th Annual Commodity Classic, Feb. 28 through March 2 in Kissimmee, Fla., will witness innovation and gather information that will grow their profitability potential and change the way they farm. Online registration for this one-of-a-kind, can’t-miss event is now open at www.CommodityClassic.com. Register before Jan. 20 to take advantage of the best rates.
“Commodity Classic is all about farmers – what farmers want, what farmers are doing, and the policies farmers need,” said Commodity Classic co-Chair Bob Worth. “This show has the …
Oct 30, 2012
ST. LOUIS (October 30, 2012) – What’s a better way to conclude Commodity Classic than with some classic rock? The Monsanto Evening of Entertainment at the 2013 Commodity Classic will feature World Classic Rockers, a group of standout performers from legendary rock bands. Commodity Classic is the nation's largest farmer-led, farmer-focused conference and trade show, presented annually by the National Corn Growers Association, American Soybean Association, National Association of Wheat Growers and National Sorghum Producers.
“After three days of attending thought-provoking presentations, encountering impressive innovations at the trade show and connecting with new and old …
ST. LOUIS (March 7, 2012) –The 2012 Commodity Classic surpassed all previous turnout records with a total of 6,014 attendees. This represents a 25 percent increase from last year’s record of 4,826 attendees. Once again, farm families represented over half of the participants, with 3,505 growers, spouses and children attending.
“We broke records in every category,” said Commodity Classic Co-chair Martin Barbre. “However, the most exciting number was beating last year’s record of first-time attendees by 48 percent. It’s very gratifying to see that Commodity Classic’s appeal continues to grow.”
This year’s show also experienced the highest number …
NASHVILLE (March 1, 2012) The following statement on the 2012 farm bill was released today by National Corn Growers Association President Garry Niemeyer, a corn grower from Auburn, Ill.; National Association of Wheat Growers President Wayne Hurst, a wheat producer from Burley, Idaho; American Soybean Association President Steve Wellman, soybean farmer from Syracuse, Neb.; and National Sorghum Producers Chairman Terry Swanson, a sorghum grower from Walsh, Colo.
“Commodity Classic provides our organizations an opportunity to come together to discuss important policy issues facing our industry. As Congress continues work on the next farm bill, our organizations agree that …
With more than two weeks before the 2012 Commodity Classic kicks off in Nashville, Tenn., the show has broken all registration records. Last year, total attendance set a record of 4,826 show participants. This year, registrations for the 17th annual event have already surpassed the 5,000 mark with two more weeks left until onsite registration opens.
“We are thrilled that more and more growers and industry professionals recognize the value of attending Commodity Classic,” said Commodity Classic co-chair Martin Barbre. “Agriculture is both an exciting and challenging way of life. Because Commodity Classic addresses farming from a grower’s perspective, …