Farm Progress Show 2026: Dates, Ticket Prices and the Boone Lineup

The Farm Progress Show returns to Boone, Iowa, Sept. 1-3, with a new Agronomy Zone, a new Drone Zone and a program built around helping farmers stretch budgets. Matt Jungmann, Farm Progress national events manager and an Illinois farmer, said the show is where farmers can find new ideas and conversations — especially when farm economics are getting tougher.

Organizers are pushing advance ticket sales. General admission costs $15 plus fees online through Aug. 28, then rises to $30 plus fees; at the gate, adults pay $30 and visitors aged 13-17 pay $10, with children 12 and under free. A $60 premium package, listed at an $83 value, includes a lunch voucher and hat and must be bought by Aug. 28. The show runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

New this year: the 6-acre Agronomy Zone on 12th and 13th streets, where 12 seed, nutrient and crop-protection companies will show their products in plots designed by each firm; an FAA-informed Drone Zone near Gate 2 with liquid and dry application demos; and cover crop plots at Lot 45S, including cover crop seed flown onto the 300 acres of corn, tillage and autonomy demonstrations. The Main Stage in the Hospitality Building will host daily market updates, while the Women in the Field: Producer of the Year Award takes place Sept. 2 at 2 p.m. Ride and Drive areas will feature John Deere, Polaris, Can-Am and Honda side-by-sides, and Big Grove Brewery is producing a specially labeled FPS beer for the show.

What the 2026 Program Says About Today's Farm Economy

A Lineup Aimed at Input Costs

The addition of the Agronomy Zone and the expanded cover crop plots shows where the show's organizers think farmer interest lies this year: input efficiency. Jungmann's own comments about tougher economics suggest the event is being positioned as a way to compare seed, fertilizer and crop-protection options before writing checks.

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Drones Move Into the Main Program

The Drone Zone was developed with FAA input, which is significant for agricultural drone adoption. A public demonstration of liquid and dry application gives farmers a working view of the technology and signals that regulators and organizers now see drone application as a practical show feature rather than a fringe experiment.

A Retail Floor for Equipment

With Ride and Drive areas stocked by John Deere, Polaris, Can-Am and Honda, the show is also a shopping event. Side-by-side vehicles are a growing category on farm operations, and the format lets buyers test machines and talk directly with product specialists before making a purchase.

How to Make the Most of a Trip to Boone

Practical steps for anyone planning to attend:

  • Buy tickets online before Aug. 28 to pay $15 plus fees instead of $30 plus fees; group rates are available for parties of 20 or more.
  • If you want the premium package, order by Aug. 28: it costs $60 and is listed at an $83 value, including a lunch voucher and a hat to pick up at the Hospitality Building.
  • Use the Agronomy Zone to compare the 12 seed, nutrient and crop-protection exhibitors' plots before making input decisions.
  • Track the field demo schedule: the corn planted April 21-22 is a short-season 78- to 87-day hybrid meant to be harvest-ready during the three-day show, so time your visit to catch it in the field.
  • Plan around the Main Stage program you care about — the 9 a.m. Farm Futures Market Update and the Sept. 2 Women in the Field award are fixed anchors worth putting in your calendar.