Annual conference and trade show offers insights on markets, equipment, challenges and trends for the nation’s farmers in 2025.

Iowa farmers took center stage at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver March 2-4, offering insights on implementing conservation methods and how best to battle emerging pests and pathogens.

“Elevating Excellence in Agriculture” was the theme for the annual conference and trade show tailored for the nation’s corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum producers. More than 400 exhibitors offered glimpses into cutting-edge ag tools, while educational sessions centered on the markets, equipment, challenges and trends in 2025 and beyond.

While the uncertainty over the effects of tariffs on agricultural goods and a discouraging economic outlook weighed heavily on those in attendance, there was some optimism about the resilience of the agricultural community to navigate the challenges, overcome adversity and withstand the pressures.

Farmers searching for the latest advancements in agricultural technology and production strategies gathered to hear from industry experts, researchers and fellow producers.

Ryan Heiniger, a fourth-generation farmer, wildlife biologist and executive director of the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), grows corn and soybeans with his wife, Nikki, and their children along the...