Make Plans Now To Attend Convene ‘26 March 17-18 In Quad Cities, Iowa

National Farmers’ annual farm business meeting is set for the third week of March in the Quad Cities.
The Isle Casino Hotel will host the two-day event. It’s located off Interstate 74 in downtown Bettendorf, just minutes from Interstates 80 and 88 and about 10 minutes from Quad Cities International Airport in Moline, Illinois.
Attendees can choose a deluxe king room for $115 a night or a deluxe double queen room for the same rate. The special rate applies for stays March 11-23. The room registration deadline is March 9; after that date, costs may increase.
The hotel offers free parking in its three-story self-parking garage or in front of the North Tower entrance. Complimentary valet service is also available.
This year’s event features committee meetings Tuesday morning, March 17, followed by a member welcome at 9 a.m. Convene ’26 gavels open at 10 a.m.
Featured speakers include Pete Hardin, publisher of The Milkweed, and Doug Houser from Iowa State University’s Ag Innovation Lab. Jeff Corle, who entertained members two years ago, will return with new material, including a song to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary titled “Come Together America.” His working title was “One Farmer’s Humble Attempt to Heal Our Country.”
Corle will also speak about raising awareness of farmer mental health issues inside and outside the agriculture community. He is planning next summer and fall’s Jeff Corle Barn Storming Tour of America.
Other speakers include Travis Thomas, a cattle procurer for Upper Iowa Beef, and Rene Niese, former Vice President of National Farmers.
The Isle Casino has three restaurants: Kellers Express and Midwest Bites for breakfast and lunch, and Kellers Grill for dinner.
Convention registration is free for members this year. We look forward to seeing everyone in the Quad Cities in March.