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Ag Leaders Discuss Trade, USMCA and More at Commodity Classic
Conversations cover key agricultural policy issues at annual industry event
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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Agriculture leaders gathered at the Commodity Classic event in San Antonio last week to discuss a range of policy issues impacting the industry, including trade, tariffs, the Farm Bill, year-round E-15, and the upcoming review of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Why it matters
The Commodity Classic is a major annual convention for the agriculture industry, bringing together farmers, commodity groups, and other stakeholders to discuss the most pressing policy and business issues facing the sector. The conversations highlighted at this event provide insights into the top priorities and concerns of agricultural leaders.
The details
The article summarizes discussions with several agriculture leaders at the Commodity Classic, including the presidents of the American Farm Bureau Federation and American Soybean Association, the first vice president of the National Corn Growers Association, the executive director of Ohio Corn & Wheat, and the executive director of Farmers for Free Trade. These leaders addressed topics such as ongoing trade disputes, the implementation of the USMCA, biofuel policies, and the upcoming Farm Bill negotiations.
- The Commodity Classic event took place last week in San Antonio, Texas.
The players
Zippy Duvall
President of the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Scott Metzger
President of the American Soybean Association.
Matt Frostic
First Vice President of the National Corn Growers Association.
Tadd Nicholson
Executive Director for Ohio Corn & Wheat.
Brian Kuehl
Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade.
The takeaway
The discussions at the Commodity Classic highlight the continued importance of key agricultural policy issues, such as trade, biofuels, and the Farm Bill, as the industry navigates an evolving policy landscape.
