Iowa State University will feature cutting-edge farmer resources and agricultural research at the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Sept. 1–3 near Boone. Farmers, ag retailers and all attending are encouraged to visit the Iowa State exhibit, bring their questions and meet with researchers and specialists.
This year’s exhibit covers a wide range of topics, including artificial intelligence, nitrogen management and various decision-making tools, giving visitors a chance to connect one-on-one with content experts.
“We’re always excited to exhibit at the Farm Progress Show and showcase topics that matter to the farmers attending. Some of our displays cover issues farmers are already dealing with, while others might introduce something they haven’t thought about yet,” said Jay Harmon, associate dean in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and director for agriculture and natural resources with ISU Extension and Outreach. “Our faculty and staff always enjoy hearing what’s on farmers’ minds — what’s important to them and what they need to succeed. We’re here to serve, and we hope you’ll stop by, even if it’s just for ice cream and a visit.”
Content focus areas include:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture: web-based app for Midwest pest, disease and weed identification
- Crop issues: disease-related decision tools
- Farm well-being: farm stress management resources for farmers and families
- Horticulture: vegetable production, plant and insect diagnostics and turfgrass management
- Soybean research: plant stress sensors and robotics
- Nitrogen management: N-FACT (Nitrogen Fertilizer Application Consultation Tool)
- Prairie strips and pollinators: conservation practices that support water quality and habitat
- Mushroom cultivation: growing information for an emerging hobby or potential supplemental enterprise
- Weather resources: tools within the Iowa Environmental Mesonet and a precipitation reporting network
Iowa State-affiliated departments and centers represented include ISU Extension and Outreach, the Translational AI Center, Crop Protection Network, Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic, Iowa Soybean Research Center, Iowa Nitrogen Initiative, Science-Based Trials of Rowcrops Integrated with Prairie Strips (STRIPS) and the Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium.
The Iowa State University exhibit space can be found at the corner of Seventh Street and Central Avenue.
