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FARM PROGRESS SHOW 2024 HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
Source: Farm Progress news release

BOONE, IOWA - The 2024 Farm Progress Show wrapped up another successful year this August, inspiring thousands of attendees with the latest innovations in agriculture. This year's show continued to focus on sustainability, both in the technologies showcased and in the operations of the event itself. A diverse range of cutting-edge solutions, from AI-powered crop intelligence to regenerative agriculture practices, were showcased to help producers become more efficient, profitable and conscientious in their farming operations.

The educational programming on The Main Stage, located in the Hospitality Tent, focused heavily on responsible usage of natural resources. Sponsored sessions covered a variety of key topics including practical solutions for soil health and conservation, as well as how to secure the future of farmland through careful succession planning. Attendees also had the opportunity to engage in high-level discussions during a congressional round table and hear from officials like Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, who explored how policies such as the Farm Bill will impact the industry's future.

Exhibitors showcased innovative products at this year's show. The displays included fuel-efficient and soil compaction-reducing combine models, an autonomous grain cart, solar-powered filling stations and electric trucks. Beyond traditional farm equipment, digital direct-to-consumer marketing opportunities and federally recognized prairie conservation programs were featured, rounding out the wide array of resource-efficient products and methods available to farmers.

In addition to highlighting progressive farming practices, the 2024 Farm Progress Show made significant strides in reducing its environmental footprint. A key initiative included placing water refill stations throughout the grounds, saving more than 17,000 water bottles over the three-day show. To complement these stations, infinitely reusable aluminum bottles replaced their traditional plastic counterparts at all food vendors. Reducing waste at the show was another priority -- over 3,000 pounds of eligible waste were composted and nearly nine tons of material were recycled and kept out of landfills.

Supporting the local community is a hallmark of the Farm Progress Show, and this proud tradition continued in 2024. Sixteen local volunteer groups staffed essential areas of the show, from parking lots to info booths. These groups, including local schools, churches and non-profits, are critical to sustaining communities. Their efforts during the Farm Progress Show resulted in nearly $80,000 contributed directly to their organizations.

"We are proud of the advancements in sustainability featured at this year's show, not only from our exhibitors but in our event operations as well," said Matt Jungmann, national events director at Farm Progress. "Responsible resource management is at the core of the agricultural industry's future, and we are thrilled to showcase innovations that help producers implement practical solutions on their farms and in their communities."

The 2025 Farm Progress Show will be held in Decatur, Illinois, from Aug. 26-28, 2025. For more information and updates on next year's show, visit the official website at www.FarmProgressShow.com.


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