Commodity Classic registration and housing reservations are now open online. Rooms are expected to book quickly, so those interested should register as soon as possible.

The 20th annual farmer-focused, farmer-led event is scheduled for Feb. 26-28, 2015, at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Ariz. The convention center will house all Commodity Classic events, including the Opening Reception, General Session, Evening of Entertainment, Trade Show, Learning Center Sessions and What’s New Sessions.

Commodity Classic hotels are within easy walking distance or provide complimentary shuttle services to and from the convention center. Full Commodity Classic registration includes:

• Trade Show access, including lunch on Thursday and Friday and a mid-morning snack on Saturday

• General Session

• Educational Sessions, including Learning Centers, What’s New Sessions, Mini What’s New Sessions and Early Risers

• NEW this year! Complimentary access following the conclusion of this year’s Commodity Classic until next year’s Commodity Classic to view recordings of the 2015 Learning Centers, Early Risers and What’s New sessions

• ASA or NCGA banquet (based on space availability, and not guaranteed)

• Evening of Entertainment

• If you are a grower, grower-family member, media or state staff, full registration also includes the Opening Reception

If you are coming to Commodity Classic and plan to attend the ASA Awards Banquet, make sure to sign up soon, because it’s sure to sell out quickly. You can register for the banquet as part of your Commodity Classic registration process. Association banquets are included in full registration fee, based on first-come, first serve availability.

The ASA Awards Banquet is Friday, Feb. 27 and begins at 6 p.m. This annual event celebrates the accomplishments of farmer-leaders and industry representatives, whose outstanding work benefits U.S. soybean farmers and the soybean industry. Sponsored by DuPont Pioneer, Monsanto BioAg and United Soybean Board/Soy Checkoff, the banquet offers a night of dinner, awards and entertainment.

Check out the 2015 Commodity Classic website for additional information.