26th Biennial International Pepper Conference Returns to Northeast, Sept 9-11, 2024

Cornell announces they will be hosting the International Pepper Conference 2024

“Fall in New York’s Finger Lakes Region is the perfect time to visit local waterfalls, revel in colorful foliage, and explore our ripening pepper selection! We are excited to be hosting the 26th Annual International Pepper Conference in Ithaca, NY and are looking forward to showcasing peppers in our region. I’m especially excited about this year’s field day. On Tuesday, September 10, we’ll travel around Central New York, touring Cornell University research plots, visiting Norwich Meadows Farm, and taking in one of Ithaca’s “gorges” waterfalls. I’m looking forward to welcoming all of you to Ithaca and sharing the latest scientific information and pepper breeding projects.
—- Michael Mazourek, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Cornell University

The International Pepper Conference has been held every couple of years since 1973 and is not limited to researchers working on peppers. The event is a great opportunity for farmers, industry and vegetable specialists/agents/researchers to learn about new pepper production and research topics! As we know here in the Garden State, northeastern growers are much more significant producers of bell and specialty peppers than most realize! New Jersey was the last to host in the Northeast in 2008.

Commodity Classic Conference, March 10-12, 2022 in New Orleans

Registration and housing for the 2022 Commodity Classic is now open. America’s largest farmer-ledCommodity Classic logo agricultural and educational experience will be held Thursday, March 10 through Saturday, March 12 in New Orleans, LA.

Early discounts on registration end Jan. 21, 2022.

Commodity Classic brings the agriculture industry together again in-person for the annual showcase of ag technology, crop production science, marketing intelligence, and farm innovation.

Commodity Classic features a schedule of over 50 educational sessions, a huge trade show with over 350 exhibitors featuring the latest technology, equipment and innovation, top-notch entertainment, inspiring speakers, unique tours, and the opportunity to network with thousands of farmers from across the nation.

A schedule of events is available at the Commodity Classic webpage

Established in 1996, Commodity Classic is America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational experience. It is presented annually by the American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Sorghum Producers, and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.