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AGRONOMY ZONE

Research Meets Real-World Application

Discover the Farm Progress Show's expanded partnership with Ag PhD and the Hefty brothers, Brian and Darren. The new Agronomy Zone features research-grade crop plots designed to help farmers make informed decisions by seeing products perform in actual field conditions.

Side-by-Side Product Comparisons 

Watch products perform in real growing conditions with professionally managed research-grade plots. Compare results side-by-side and see what works best for your operation. 

Key Benefits: 

  • Real-world growing conditions 
  • Professional research standards 
  • Direct product comparisons 
  • Data-driven insights

Daily Guided Plot Tours

Walk the plots live with the Hefty brothers at 1 PM each day of the show. Daily tours will feature a discussion of each of the technologies and companies on display. 

Tour Details: 

  • 1:00 PM daily 
  • Expert commentary from AgPhD 
  • Easy to follow format 
  • Comprehensive plot coverage

"Farmers want to see products perform in actual field conditions before they invest. That's exactly what they'll get — side-by-side product comparisons in real growing conditions, managed to research-grade standards." 

— Matt Jungmann, Senior National Events Director, Farm Progress 

Professionally Managed by Industry Leaders

Plots are professionally managed from planting through show time by DM Crop Research Group and Dr. Dan Moellenbeck, ensuring research-grade standards and reliable results.

Follow the Growing Season

Don't wait until show time. Track the plots' progress throughout the growing season and stay up to date on the latest show news from our editors

Ready to See the Results?

Join us at Farm Progress Show 2026 and experience the Agronomy Zone firsthand.Â