Source: Farm Progress news release
DECATUR, ILL. -- Farm Progress is proud to announce the return of the Farm Progress Show to its biennial Decatur, Illinois, location on Aug. 26-28, 2025. This year's event celebrates 20 years since Decatur became the show's established home, alternating with Boone, Iowa, as the show's permanent locations. From its origins in Armstrong, Illinois, in 1953 to today's status as the nation's leading outdoor agricultural event, the Farm Progress Show continues to connect generations of farmers with groundbreaking technologies and solutions.
"We're incredibly proud to celebrate two decades of agricultural innovation at our permanent Decatur site," said Matt Jungmann, senior national events director for Farm Progress. "What began with the excitement of paved streets has evolved into the premier showcase for cutting-edge agricultural technology and solutions. The 2025 show represents not just our history, but the future of farming."
2025 Show Highlights
*New interactive drone program with demonstrations and educational opportunities for precision aerial applications.
*Dedicated cover crop demonstration plots, expanding the event's focus on sustainable farming practices
*Comprehensive Ride-and-Drive program featuring UTVs, autonomous equipment and smart sprayers from leading manufacturers.
*Full-scale Air Tractor agricultural applicator plane on display across two exhibitor lots.
*Air-conditioned Hospitality Building provided by the Propane Education Research Council.
The 2025 Farm Progress Show will continue to showcase comprehensive field demonstrations at the Decatur site. Corn was planted by mid-April to ensure optimal conditions for live harvesting demonstrations. Visitors will experience the latest advancements in seed technology, crop protection products and agricultural equipment.
Show Information
Dates: Aug. 26-28, 2025
Location: Decatur, Illinois
Show Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT daily
Admission: $15 advance tickets (available online starting June 1); $25 at the gate Advance tickets, golf cart reservations and hotel accommodations can be booked online. For more information, visit www.farmprogressshow.com.
About the Farm Progress Show
The Farm Progress Show, one of the largest outdoor agricultural events in the United States, takes place annually in Decatur, Illinois, and Boone, Iowa, on alternating years. This industry-leading exhibition attracts a wide audience of farmers and professionals from across the world. With hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest farming innovations, equipment and technology, the three-day event features dynamic field demonstrations and comprehensive educational opportunities for the global agricultural community. For more information, visit www.FarmProgressShow.com.
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As part of Informa Markets, Farm Progress is the largest, most diversified agriculture information business in North America. Through a robust network of live events, digital products, data, marketing services, broadcasting and local and national publications, Farm Progress enables the nation's most economically significant farmers, growers and ranchers to connect and do business. It serves 80% of the 2 million farms and ranches in the U.S., and an estimated 85% of the nation's annual agricultural gross domestic product. Visit our website at www.FarmProgress.com.â?¯