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Oct 24, 2013
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers, the National Corn Growers Association and ASA on Tuesday morning announced a new collaborative venture to join the Commodity Classic and AG CONNECT Expo & Summit starting with the 2016 show, March 3-5 in New Orleans. Commodity Classic is a joint venture owned by the National Corn Growers Association and the American Soybean Association, with National Association of Wheat Growers and National Sorghum Producers participating as affiliates. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) owns and produces AG CONNECT Expo & Summit.
“We have great respect for the professional approach the Commodity Classic has brought to the industry and feel it is consistent with the vision AEM members have designed into the AG CONNECT experience,” said Charlie O’Brien, AEM senior vice president. “Great things can happen in the industry when leaders work together, have a long-term vision and stay focused.”
“We both value the power of education and of top-quality interaction among attendees and exhibitors on the show floor,” added ASA President Danny Murphy. “Commodity Classic will remain a farmer-led and farmer-focused event as it moves forward with our new partner. The timing is now right, and our new event will deliver even more value to all show participants.”
