Over 11,500 attendees including more than 4,600 farmers along with exhibitors, industry stakeholders, and ag media were in attendance in Houston from February 28th-March 2nd for the 2024 Commodity Classic. This was the largest Classic to-date and broke the record set last year which was held in Orlando. This year’s theme, New Frontiers in Agriculture, certainly fit the bill as the conference’s what’s new and educational sessions highlighted the continued advancements we are seeing in the agriculture industry.

Two floors of exhibitors filled the area highlighting advancements in farm machinery, drone technology, carbon programs, and biological inputs, just to name a few. The week was highlighted by a round-table discussion with Tom Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, and Michael S. Regan, EPA Administrator. Priorities discussed included the farm bill, sustainable aviation fuel and its future, global exports, and climate smart agriculture. The week was capped off with a trip to the Houston rodeo!