The Commodity Classic returned in-person in March, drawing farmers, researchers and industry reps. The Classic drew the usual flurry of new product announcements and demonstrations. This year’s conference included announced federal programs, information sessions with industry leaders and 56 rows of trade-floor booths.

Until 2 decades ago, farmers throughout the Corn Belt didn't need to worry about their fields having enough sulfur, a nutrient that is essential to photosynthesis in plants,

In 1977, Rod Nelson had accumulated enough savings to pay down 348 acres of farmland near Chatfield in the rolling hill country of southeastern Minnesota.