Commodity Classic Addresses Farm Economy, Tariffs, and RVOs

Thousands of farmers and agribusiness leaders gathered in San Antonio to discuss the challenging agricultural landscape.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The annual Commodity Classic event in San Antonio, Texas brought together thousands of farmers and agricultural industry leaders this week to discuss the current state of the farm economy, ongoing trade issues and policies around renewable volume obligations (RVOs).

Why it matters

The Commodity Classic is a major annual gathering for the agriculture sector, providing a platform for farmers, commodity groups, and industry stakeholders to discuss pressing issues impacting the farm economy. The discussions and insights from this event help shape policy decisions in Washington that ultimately affect producers across the country.

The details

Key topics addressed at Commodity Classic included the challenging farm economy, ongoing trade disputes and tariffs, as well as the future of renewable fuel standards and RVOs. Industry groups like the National Sorghum Producers provided updates and analysis on these critical issues facing the agriculture sector.

  • The Commodity Classic event took place from February 25-27, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

The players

National Sorghum Producers

A national trade association representing sorghum farmers and the sorghum industry.

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The takeaway

The Commodity Classic serves as a critical forum for the agriculture industry to discuss the most pressing challenges facing farmers and the broader sector, helping to inform policy decisions in Washington that impact the livelihoods of producers across the country.