The highly anticipated Mid America Farm Expo is returning to Salina, Kansas, March 25–27, 2026,
bringing together farmers, agribusiness professionals, and agricultural enthusiasts for three days of innovation,
education, and industry connection.
Now in its 61st year, the Mid America Farm Expo has become one of the premier spring agricultural events in
the Midwest. The Expo will feature over 200 exhibits showcasing the latest agricultural technologies,
equipment, machinery, and services designed to help today’s farmers operate more efficiently and sustainably.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
• Explore Innovations: Discover the newest products, services, and technologies transforming modern
agriculture.
• Engage with Experts: Attend informative sessions featuring respected agricultural economists, extension
specialists, and industry leaders.
• Network with Peers: Connect with fellow producers, suppliers, and agricultural professionals to share ideas
and build relationships.
• See Equipment Up Close: Visit with exhibitors and view the latest equipment and technology being used
across the industry.
The 2026 speaker lineup will feature leading voices from across the agricultural industry. Programming begins
Wednesday, March 25, with the Kansas Forage & Grassland Council Talks at 9 a.m. on the second floor of
Tony’s Pizza Events Center, covering topics including selecting solar livestock watering equipment, armyworm outlook and control, and woody encroachment updates.
Later that afternoon at 1 p.m., Dr. Kelsey Bentley, K-State Extension Sheep and Goat Specialist, will present a
session on Small Ruminant Internal Parasite Control, sharing management strategies to help producers
maintain herd health and productivity.
On Thursday, March 26, the focus turns to agricultural markets. At 9 a.m., Dr. Brian Coffey, K-State Professor of
Livestock Economics and Risk Management, will present the Livestock Market Outlook, providing insight into
current trends and future expectations for livestock producers.
At 1:30 p.m., Guy Allen, Senior Agricultural Economist with the IGP Institute, will present the Grain Market
Outlook, offering analysis of grain market conditions and factors influencing prices and producer decisionmaking.
The Expo will conclude on Friday, March 27, with a Women in Agriculture session at 9 a.m. titled “Women in
Ag: Exploring Value-Added Opportunities.” The session will be presented by Melissa Hildebrand Reed, Dairy
Operations Manager at Hildebrand Farms, and will highlight innovative ways producers can diversify and add
value to their operations.
The Expo began more than six decades ago as a project of the Agriculture Committee of the Salina Area
Chamber of Commerce. Originally called the Salina Materials Handling Show, the event featured just 44 exhibits
at the Saline County Fairgrounds, now known as the Saline County Livestock & Expo Center. With the addition
of the Tony’s Pizza Events Center across the street, the show expanded and has grown into one of the largest
spring farm shows in the Midwest, attracting thousands of attendees each year.
“The Mid America Farm Expo is a great example of how strong and innovative the agricultural community is in
our region,” said Ashley Finan, Membership Development Director for the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce
and Chamber Representative on the Ag Committee. “Each year we bring together producers, ag businesses,
and industry experts to share ideas, explore new technology, and discuss the challenges and opportunities
facing agriculture today.”
Finan added that the Expo continues to serve as an important gathering place for the agricultural community.
“For more than 60 years, the Farm Expo has connected farmers with the resources and knowledge they need to
move their operations forward,” Finan said. “We’re excited to welcome producers from across the Midwest to
Salina and showcase the innovation, expertise, and collaboration that make agriculture such a vital industry.”
The Expo is headquartered in the Tony’s Pizza Events Center, with additional exhibits located in the Agricultural
Hall at the Saline County Livestock & Expo Center. Outdoor exhibits will also be located in front of Ag Hall and in
the Events Center west parking lot.
Admission and parking are free. Expo hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on
Thursday, March 26; and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, March 27.
The Mid America Farm Expo is sponsored by the Agriculture Committee of the Salina Area Chamber of
Commerce.
