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2026 Schedule at a Glance

Three full days of educational sessions. A massive trade show floor. Countless opportunities to connect with fellow leaders and decision-makers in agriculture.

 

Browse the daily highlights below and start planning your Commodity Classic experience.

 

All events at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio unless otherwise noted.

 

Tuesday, February 24, 2026  
All Day Optional Tours
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.    ASA State Caucuses
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.   NCGA State Caucuses - Grand Hyatt

4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 

ASA Awards Celebration
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. National Wheat Yield Contest Winners Reception (NAWG)
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. NCGA President's Reception - Grand Hyatt
   

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
6:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Registration Open
6:45 a.m. – 7:15 a.m. Land Blessing Ceremony
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Early Riser Marketing Session
8:00 am. – 11:30 a.m. NCGA Corn Congress - Grand Hyatt
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Kickoff Learning Center Session  
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. ASA Voting Delegates
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. What's New Sessions
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. What's New Sessions
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. What’s New Sessions
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.  

What's New Sessions

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.     

Trade Show: Media-Only Preview
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Trade Show Grand Opening
2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Trade Show Open

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

NCGA CornPAC Event - Grand Hyatt
   

Thursday, February 26, 2026
6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Early Riser Marketing Session
8:15 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. What's New Sessions
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Trade Show Open with Lunch (10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Mini What's New Part 1
9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.   Trade Show Main Stage Sessions
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learning Center Sessions 
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mini What's New Part 2
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.   Learning Center Sessions
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.  Learning Center Sessions
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. General Session
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. NCGA Winners Circle Celebration - Grand Hyatt
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. NSP Annual Yield Contest Award Gala
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. ASA PAC Auction

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

NSP PAC Casino Night
   

Friday, February 27, 2026
6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration Open
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Early Riser Marketing Session
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.     NCGA Corn Congress - Grand Hyatt
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.   Trade Show Open with Lunch (10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Trade Show Main Stage Sessions
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.       Learning Center Sessions
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.     Learning Center Sessions
1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.   Learning Center Sessions
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closing Party

 

ASA – American Soybean Association                

NCGA – National Corn Growers Association                        

NAWG – National Association of Wheat Growers

NSP – National Sorghum Producers

 

 Download the Schedule at a Glance

 

Updated 1/28/26. Please note: schedule subject to change.

 

 

 

 

Types of Education

 

Learn from dozens of sessions covering the insights and strategies that matter most to your operation.

 

All sessions are included with your conference registration.

 

Browse session types below.

 

Learning Center and Early Riser Sessions

Learning Centers and Early Riser Sessions are 45-60 minute discussions led by fellow farmers and industry leaders. These sessions address current issues and topics that have a direct impact on your bottom line, provide unique perspectives, offer creative solutions and strategies, and challenge you to think differently about your operation.

 

Learning Centers and Early Riser Sessions provide attendees the opportunity to receive CEUs toward the American Society of Agronomy’s Certified Crop Adviser program. 

 

What’s New Sessions

What’s New sessions are an opportunity for exhibiting companies to showcase their newest innovations, products, and services in 30-minute in-depth presentations. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and learn from company leaders and experts during these sessions. Then visit these companies’ booths on the trade show floor to discover even more.

 

Mini What’s New Sessions

Mini What’s New Sessions are a unique opportunity for exhibiting companies to highlight their newest, most innovative products or services to the Commodity Classic audience. These sessions consist of a series of back-to-back, 5-minute presentations, and give a brief introduction to a company’s newest products or services.

 

Commodity Classic Main Stage

Located in the Trade Show, the Commodity Classic Main Stage presented by Successful Farming offers a variety of educational sessions, panel discussions, and unique ag showcases.