Commodity Classic 2016 registration and housing reservations open online at 10 a.m. CST on Wednesday, Nov. 18. Rooms at the first-time venue city of New Orleans are expected to book quickly, so those interested should register as soon as possible.

“We’re thrilled to be bringing Commodity Classic to New Orleans for the first time ever – a city famous for great food and Southern hospitality,” said Alabama soybean farmer and American Soybean Association (ASA) Commodity Classic Co-Chair Sam Butler. “It’s going to be a world-class event with a bigger-than-ever trade show, terrific educational and networking opportunities, and lots of exciting new things planned for our growers.”

The 21st annual farmer-focused, farmer-led event is scheduled for March 3-5, 2016, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Commodity Classic hotels are within easy walking distance or provide complimentary shuttle services to and from the convention center.

Full Commodity Classic registration includes:

• Access to the largest-ever Trade Show, including lunch on Thursday and Friday and a mid-morning snack on Saturday
• Main Stage presentations in the Trade Show
• A General Session Friday morning that will be enlightening and entertaining
• A full schedule of educational sessions, including Learning Centers, What’s New Sessions, Mini What’s New Sessions and Early Risers
• Complimentary access to video recordings of the 2016 Learning Centers, Early Risers and What’s New Sessions (keep your badge for access)
• ASA Awards Banquet (based on space availability, and not guaranteed)
• An Evening of Entertainment on Saturday to close out the week, featuring the country music of Sawyer Brown

For growers and their families, as well as media and state or national commodity organization staff, full registration also includes the Welcome Reception on Wednesday evening.

Visit the event website for information on being a part of the 2016 Commodity Classic, where America's best farmers come to see what's new.