Schedule Subject to Change

2026 Agribiz Showcase & Conference Schedule

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10

9:30 AM

Crop Protection Updates - Dicamba, Enlist, and the Endangered Species Act
Wesley Everman, Iowa State University
Gretchen Paluch, Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship

10:30 AM

Ethics in Action: Navigating Tough Calls in Agronomy
Lara Bryant, American Society of Agronomy

Noon

National Ag Policy Outlook: Challenges in D.C.
Daren Coppock, Agicultural Retailers Association
Corey Rosenbusch, The Fertilizer Institute

1:30 PM

Why We Have A Nitrate Problem In Our Water And The Need For Edge Of Field Practices
Michael Castellano, Iowa State University
Matthew Helmers, Iowa State University

2:30 PM

Site Suitability and Management for edge of field practices
Keegan Kult, Agricultural Drainage Management Coatition
Gabe Johnson, Iowa State University

3:30 PM

Break - Trade Show Floor Open

SNACK ZONE SPONSORS:

Centimark - Booth 103 | Wilson Trailer - Booth 403

4:00 PM

Economic Outlook
Arlan Suderman, StoneX
Batch & Build Basics and Why Ag Retail Should Get Involved
Ruth McCabe, Heartland Cooperative
John Swanson, Polk County Public Works
Farmer Experiences with Manure Sense: Implications for Profitability and Stewardship
Brent Pacha, Sinclair Tractor
Brent Pacha, Sinclair Tractor

5:00 PM

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RECEPTION BEVERAGE SPONSOR

WEDNESDAY, FEBRURARY 11

8:00 AM

Hot Start Breakfast - Environmental Leader Awards
Mike Naig, Secretary of Agriculture - IDALS

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9:00 AM

Biologicals: Activity and Characterization
Lance Gibson, Corteva Agriscience
Forecasting the Future: Weather, Risk, and Opportunity for 2026
Meaghan Anderson, Iowa State University
Dr. Justin Glisan, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship

10:00 AM

Break - Trade Show Floor Open

SNACK ZONE SPONSORS:

Centimark - Booth 103 | Wilson Trailer - Booth 403