Preparing For The Next Generation: Let’s head to America’s largest farmer-led experience, Commodity Classic 2023

Billed as America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience, the Commodity Classic is a big event that offers farmers a chance to look out the latest in ag technology.

RFD-TV’s Mark Oppold is there to talk with representatives from different companies.

Joe Miller, Case IH

P.R. Morris, Indigo Ag Agronomist

Austin Anderson, HELENA Brand Manager

David Soliday, Fendt Senior Tactical Marketing Manager - Tractors

April Hemmes - United Soybean Board

Ronnie Russell, ASA Executive Committee

Sid Cameron, Valley Irrigation

Craig Meeker, NSP Chairman

Brian Splitt, AgMarket.net

Corey Rosenbusch, The Fertilizer Institute

John Witt, AgriFinancial

Randy Marcks, Sukup Material Handling Dealer

Brian Kent, Nachurs Director of Sales, Branded Products

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