Commodity Classic 2026 Marks 30 Years of Farmer-Led Agriculture Convention

Thousands of growers, agribusiness leaders, and industry experts gather in San Antonio to explore new technology, discuss market trends, and tackle key challenges facing American farms.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The 2026 Commodity Classic, the nation's largest farmer-led, farmer-focused convention and trade show, is underway in San Antonio, Texas this week. The three-day event marks 30 years of the agriculture industry gathering to explore breakthrough technology, discuss market trends, and tackle key challenges facing American farms, from profitability pressures to evolving policy landscapes.

Why it matters

The Commodity Classic is unique in that it is entirely farmer-led, with growers themselves determining the topics, solutions, and priorities that are addressed through educational sessions, policy panels, and trade floor exhibits. This ensures the event provides practical, real-world tools and insights that farmers can immediately apply to improve their operations.

The details

Thousands of growers, agribusiness leaders, and industry experts are attending the Commodity Classic in San Antonio. The event features workshops on precision agriculture, policy panels driven by commodity groups, and trade-floor exhibits that reflect the most pressing concerns of American farmers. Organizing an event of this scale takes months of coordination between grower organizations, sponsors, exhibitors, and local partners.

  • The 2026 Commodity Classic is taking place from February 25-27, 2026.
  • Preparation for the 2026 show began in March 2025.

The players

JR Roesner

An Indiana farmer and member of the NCGA board.

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What they’re saying

“That's what's great about this event, is that we have those opportunities to come and to learn more about markets, more about, some of the things that are driving demand. And just to make sure that we're prepared for the challenges that we face in the current environment.”

— JR Roesner, Indiana farmer and NCGA board member (hoosieragtoday.com)

“If you can't get there this year, make sure you sign up for next year. It's a great event, great way to network, great way to learn about the things going on within our industry and to make great connections.”

— JR Roesner, Indiana farmer and NCGA board member (hoosieragtoday.com)

“Preparation for the show began last March and we hit the ground running right after the show was over and make sure we're getting the companies here that the attendees want to see, that we're hitting the educational areas that our attendees want to attend and just making this a great event all the way around.”

— JR Roesner, Indiana farmer and NCGA board member (hoosieragtoday.com)

What’s next

The 2027 Commodity Classic is scheduled to take place from March 3-5, 2027 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

The takeaway

The Commodity Classic's farmer-led approach ensures the event remains highly relevant and valuable for American growers, providing them with the tools, insights, and connections they need to navigate the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the agriculture industry.