Secretary Rollins to Address Farmers, Meet with Media, and Tour Nation’s Largest Outdoor Agricultural Event
Secretary Brooke L. Rollins Official Photo
BOONE, Iowa, Aug. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Farm Progress Show is pleased to announce that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will attend the 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Secretary Rollins will address farmers and agricultural professionals at 10:30 a.m. in the Hospitality Tent, Lot #625. Her remarks will be open to all Farm Progress Show attendees. Following her speech, Secretary Rollins will participate in a tour of the show grounds.
“We are honored to welcome Secretary Rollins to the Farm Progress Show,” said Matt Jungmann, senior national events director at Farm Progress. “This event has always been the premier location to connect ag producers to the knowledge and policies impacting their operations, and Secretary Rollins’ visit underscores the vital role this show plays in advancing American agriculture.”
The Farm Progress Show, taking place September 1-3, 2026, in Boone, Iowa, is the nation’s largest outdoor agricultural tradeshow, featuring hundreds of exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge farming innovations, equipment, and technology.
General admission tickets are available at a discounted rate of $15 plus fees through Aug. 28, after which full-price admission ($30 plus fees) will apply.
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.
About Farm Progress
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.
Media Contacts:
Matt Jungmann
Sr. Director, National Events
309-371-6117
[email protected]
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