LOUISVILLE, Ky. (January 30, 2024) – Just a short 15 days away, the National Farm Machinery Show has announced over 30 seminars included with free admission. In addition to 1.2 million square feet of engaging exhibits highlighting the best farm equipment, attendees are offered an opportunity to hear from and network with top industry minds from around the globe.
This year, over 30 seminars will be offered throughout the four-day show. The sessions in South Wing B and C rooms will include remarks from industry experts about topics including an outlook on the agriculture market, tech updates, agronomy, successful business strategies, and more. Find the full schedule below or here. The schedule is subject to change.
Wednesday, Feb. 14 Sessions
- 8 a.m. – Stability & Hope in an Unstable Time
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- Presented by Fellowship of Christian Farmers International
- Located in South Wing C 106
- 10 a.m. – Practical Farm Research Insight Meeting
- Presented by Beck’s Hybrids
- Located in South Wing B 103
- 12 p.m. – Practical Farm Research/Agronomy Roundtable – Your questions answered here
- Presented by Beck’s Hybrids
- Located in South Wing B 103
- 1 p.m. – Grain Dryers – A Tech Update: Enhanced controls, better management of residues and improved efficiency make today’s grain dryers solid performers. Get an update on the latest trends for the essential farm tool.
- Presented by Farm Progress
- Located in South Wing B 104
- 2 p.m. – 2024 Global Commodity Market & Weather Outlook
- Presented by DTN/The Progressive Farmer
- Moderator: Greg Horstmeier, Editor-in-Chief, DTN
- Presenters: Todd Hultman, lead analyst, DTN & John Baranick, Ag Meteorologist, DTN
- Located in South Wing C 104
Thursday, Feb. 15 Sessions
- 8 a.m. – Stability & Hope in an Unstable Time
- Presented by Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International
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- Located in South Wing C 106
- 8:30 a.m. — 2024 Global Commodity Market & Weather Outlook
- Presented by DTN/The Progressive Farmer
- Moderator: Greg Horstmeier, Editor-in-Chief, DTN
- Presenters: Todd Hultman, lead analyst, DTN & John Baranick, Ag Meteorologist, DTN
- Located in South Wing C 104
- 10 a.m. – Agronomy Deep Dive – High Yield Soybeans
- Presented by Beck’s Hybrids
- Located in South Wing B 103
- 10 a.m. – Biofuels & Ethanol
- Presented by Novozymes North America Inc.
- Located in South Wing C 101
- 10 a.m. – Machinery Pete Used Equipment Market Update: Greg Peterson, host of “Machinery Pete TV,” will share top trends in the used equipment market.
- Presented by Farm Journal Media
- Located in South Wing B 105
- 10 a.m. – The Future of Systems Solutions: Inputs, Risk Mitigation and Profitability
- Presented by DEKALB Asgrow
- Located in South Wing B 102
- 10:30 a.m. — Successful Cover Crop Strategies – from Carbon Capture to Farm Program Benefits
- Presented by DTN/The Progressive Farmer
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- Moderator: Gregg Hillyer, Editor-in-Chief, Progressive Farmer
- Presenters: Panel of invited industry guests
- Located in South Wing C 104
- 11 a.m. – Nitrogen Fixation and Nodulation
- Presented by Novozymes North America Inc.
- Located in South Wing C 101
- 12 p.m. – Practical Farm Research/Agronomy Roundtable – Your questions answered here.
- Presented by Beck’s Hybrids
- Located in South Wing B 103
- 1 p.m. – Seed Treating 101: The Art and the Science
- Presented by Novozymes North America Inc.
- Located in South Wing C 101
- 1 p.m. – High-Speed Planting, what have we learned? For more than a decade, technology has been available to run planters at 10 mph and higher. Speakers will share what they’ve learned about making these fast machines more efficient.
- Presented by Farm Progress
- Located in South Wing B 104
- 1:30 p.m. – Preceon Smart Corn System: Partnering with John Deere on the Product of the Future
- Presented by Dekalb Asgrow
- Located in South Wing B 102
- 2 p.m. – Practical Farm Research Insight Meeting
- Presented by Beck’s Hybrids
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- Located in South Wing B 103
- 2 p.m. – U.S. Farm Report Live Market Roundtable: Be a part of a live taping of “U.S. Farm Report.” Tyne Morgan will host the marketing discussion.
- Presented by Farm Journal Media
- Located in South Wing B 105
- 3 p.m. – Plant Rhizosphere Signaling
- Presented by Novozymes North America Inc.
- Located in South Wing C 101
- 4 p.m. – Taking Command of Farm Data: Farmers are collecting more information on their farms every day but what does that mean? Panelists will discuss ways that information can be used to help you boost profits in your business.
- Presented by Farm Progress
- Located in South Wing B 104
Friday, Feb. 16 Sessions
- 8 a.m. – Stability & Hope in an Unstable Time
- Presented by Fellowship of Christian Farmers International
- Located in South Wing C 106
- 10 a.m. – Practical Farm Research Insight Meeting
- Presented by Beck’s Hybrids
- Located in South Wing B 103
- 10 a.m. — 2024 Global Commodity Market & Weather Outlook
- Presented by DTN/The Progressive Farmer
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- Moderator: Greg Horstmeier, Editor-in-Chief, DTN
- Presenters: Todd Hultman, lead analyst, DTN & John Baranick, Ag Meteorologist, DTN
- Located in South Wing C 104
- 10 a.m. – Seed Treating 101: The Art and the Science
- Presented by Novozymes North America Inc.
- Located in South Wing C 101
- 12 p.m. – Practical Farm Research/Agronomy Roundtable – Your questions answered here.
- Presented by Beck’s Hybrids
- Located in South Wing B 103
- 12 p.m. – Nitrogen Fixation and Nodulation
- Presented by Novozymes North America Inc.
- Located in South Wing C 101
- 1 p.m. – Plant Rhizosphere Signaling
- Presented by Novozymes North America Inc.
- Located in South Wing C 101
- 1 p.m. – Is There a Biological in Your Future? Biologicals are a growing trend in agriculture, from boosting yield to controlling pests. Get an update on what’s happening with this technology.
- Presented by Farm Progress
- Located in South Wing B 104
- 2 p.m. – Agronomy Deep Dive – High Yield Soybeans
- Presented by Beck’s Hybrids
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- Located in South Wing B 103
- 2 p.m. – Plant Rhizosphere Signaling
- Presented by Novozymes North America Inc.
- Located in South Wing C 101
Saturday, Feb. 17 Sessions
- 8 a.m. – Stability & Hope in an Unstable Time
- Presented by Fellowship of Christian Farmers International
- Located in South Wing C 106
About the Show:
The National Farm Machinery Show runs February 14-17, 2024. Admission is free and open to the public. Parking is $12 per vehicle. Next year’s show is February 12-15, 2025. For more information, visit farmmachineryshow.org.
The Championship Tractor Pull sponsored by Farm Credit Mid-America happens daily at 7 p.m. from February 14-17, 2024. There is an extra performance on Saturday at noon. Tickets begin at $10. Parking is $12 per vehicle. Find more information and purchase tickets at champpull.org.