Endangered Species Act Resources & Education at Commodity Classic


By Tara Desmond • February 19, 2026

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is top of mind at Commodity Classic this year and farmers will see that reflected across the trade show floor.



Activities include the presentation Adapting to ESA: Mitigation Overview by CropLife America, Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology and Agricultural Retailers Association, which will play on the Successful Farming Mainstage Friday (2/26) at 11:00 a.m., prior to XtremeAg: Leveraging Ag Technologies for Resource Efficiency.


In addition, 10 trade show booths will feature ESA mitigation educational messages. Visitors can register for a raffle at each participating booth via QR code (meaning the more stops you make, the better your chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card).

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