Commodity Classic
Commodity Classic is farmer-led and farmer-focused. That means every experience you have at Commodity Classic is current, relevant and important to the future of your farm. With outstanding education, a huge trade show, inspiring speakers and presenters and the chance to network with thousands of your fellow farmers—investing a few days at Commodity Classic will pay dividends on your farm all year long!
Find the Sorghum Checkoff at booth #1939!
Explore the sustainable versatility of sorghum and gain valuable insights into agronomy and soil health at the Sorghum Checkoff booth #1939. Discover how sorghum contributes to both sustainability and producers’ profitability.
SORGHUM SNACK STOP
Stop by for a tasty break. Visit our booth and redeem a Sorghum Buck for a complimentary sorghum snack. It’s a simple, tasty way to experience sorghum beyond the field, connect with the people behind the crop and discover something new.
Plus, don’t miss our exclusive live demos with Chef Chase! Once a day, Chef Chase will be seasoning ready-to-eat popped sorghum using custom blends created just for Commodity Classic and attendees can take home a seasoned box while supplies last.
From production to plate, discover how sorghum continues to create new market opportunities for growers.
Registration
To register, reserve hotel rooms, sign up for email updates and register for optional tours in and around San Antonio, visit CommodityClassic.com.
A list of exhibiting companies, a map of the trade show floor and the registration brochure can also be found online.
Important Registration Dates
January 15-February 23: Regular registration rates apply.
January 26: Hotel group rates guaranteed through this date.
February 1: All hotel cancellations and changes must be made through Maritz through this date.
February 10: Tour pre-registration deadline. Cancellations are valid and will be issued a refund until this day. No refunds will be issued after this date.
February 23: Pre-registration closes.
February 24-27: Convention on-site registration available for additional cost.
Commodity Classic registration and housing operate on a first-come, first-serve basis and are not guaranteed.
Preliminary Schedule
Click here to download the schedule as a pdf
Tuesday, February 24
All Day Optional Tours
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ASA State Caucuses
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. NCGA State Caucuses – Grand Hyatt
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ASA Awards Celebration
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. National Wheat Yield Contest Winners Reception (NAWG)
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. NCGA President’s Reception – Grand Hyatt
Wednesday, February 25
6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration Open
6:45 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. Land Blessing Ceremony
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Early Riser Marketing Session
8:00 am. – 11:30 a.m. NCGA Corn Congress – Grand Hyatt
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Kickoff Learning Center Session
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ASA Voting Delegates
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. What’s New Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. What’s New Sessions
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. What’s New Sessions
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. What’s New Sessions
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Trade Show: Media-Only Preview
2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Trade Show Grand Opening
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Trade Show Open
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. NCGA Corn PAC Event – Grand Hyatt
Thursday, February 26
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Early Riser Marketing Session
8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. What’s New Sessions
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Trade Show Open with Lunch (10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Mini What’s New Part 1
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Trade Show Main Stage Sessions
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learning Center Sessions
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mini What’s New Part 2
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Learning Center Sessions
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Learning Center Sessions
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Learning Center Sessions
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. In-Booth Receptions (invitation only)
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. NCGA Winners Circle Celebration – Grand Hyatt
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. NSP Annual Yield Contest Award Gala
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ASA PAC Auction
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. NSP PAC Casino Night
Friday, February 27
6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Early Riser Marketing Session
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. NCGA Corn Congress – Grand Hyatt
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. General Session
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Trade Show Open with Lunch (10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Trade Show Main Stage Sessions
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Learning Center Sessions
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Learning Center Sessions
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Learning Center Sessions
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closing Party
Please visit Association Events pages on CommodityClassic.com for association meetings & events schedules.