Special Digital Edition of Commodity Classic Concludes After a Successful Week
St. Louis, MO (March 5, 2021) — The 2021 Special Edition of Commodity Classic concluded Friday afternoon with a keynote address from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack. Vilsack’s comments put the final touches on three-and-one-half days of education, presentations from top agricultural experts and personalities, and networking between farmers and the companies with which they do business.
The online event took place March 2-5 and attracted nearly 6,000 attendees from 49 states and 24 countries, with more than 4,000 farms represented. Commodity Classic, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021, pivoted to a digital event this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.
“This Special Edition of Commodity Classic was truly special,” said Brad Doyle, an Arkansas soybean farmer and co-chair of the 2021 Commodity Classic. “We had more educational sessions and presentations than ever before. It was great seeing the enthusiasm and engagement of thousands of farmers from across the nation and around the world.”
“This year’s successful digital event was the result of an outstanding team effort,” said Anthony Bush, an Ohio corn farmer and co-chair of the 2021 Commodity Classic. “The cooperation, collaboration and dedication among our sponsors, our associations, our farmer-leaders and the Commodity Classic staff proved just how important this event is to everyone involved. Everyone was committed to its success — and it showed.”
The 2022 Commodity Classic is scheduled for March 10-12, 2022, in New Orleans, LA.
Premier Sponsors of the 2021 Special Edition of Commodity Classic were AGCO, Bayer, Case IH, Corteva Agriscience, John Deere and United Soybean Board/Soy Checkoff.
Champion Sponsors were BASF and Syngenta. Key Sponsors were Kubota/Great Plains, New Holland, Pioneer, Precision Planting and Valent.
Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is presented annually by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.
Digital Edition of Commodity Classic Attracts Thousands From 49 States and 24 Countries
St. Louis, MO (March 4, 2021) - The 2021 Special Edition of Commodity Classic — delivered digitally — is attracting nationwide and worldwide participation this week.
As of Wednesday morning, March 4, the total number of attendees was approaching 6,000 — with more than 4,000 farms represented. Attendees from 49 states and 24 countries are taking part in the first-ever digital version of America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience, which began at noon Central on Tuesday, March 2.
The online event continues through 12:30 p.m. Central, Friday, March 5. Registrations are still being accepted at CommodityClassic.com. A complete schedule of events is also available on that website.
The remaining schedule includes several Learning Center Sessions, What’s New Sessions, an Executive Roundtable, and a program on dealing with mental stress on the farm. The 2021 Special Edition of Commodity Classic ends Friday, March 5 with the Closing General Session featuring a live keynote address from USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack beginning at 11:30 a.m. Central.
Registrants also have access to more than 50 archived sessions through April 30, 2021.
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