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FARM PROGRESS SHOW ANNOUNCES AG PHD SESSIONS AND OTHER SPEAKERS
Source: Farm Progress Show news release

DECATUR, ILL. -- The Farm Progress Show, one of the nation's largest outdoor agricultural events, has announced a special partnership with Brian and Darren Hefty of Ag PhD for the 2025 show in Decatur, Illinois.

The Hefty brothers, renowned agricultural influencers, will present special sessions, sponsored by Spraytec, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, and Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. in the Hospitality Building. These sessions will feature their signature blend of practical agronomic advice and cutting-edge agricultural insights.

"We're thrilled to welcome the Hefty brothers to our stage lineup," said Matt Jungmann, senior national events director. "Their expertise and engaging presentation style will provide tremendous value to attendees looking to optimize their operations."

2025 Programming

In addition to the Ag PhD sessions, the 2025 Farm Progress Show will feature a robust schedule of programming, including:

Daily Farm Futures Market Updates

The prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by BASF, John Deere and Valley

Exclusive Women in the Field programming, sponsored by PepsiCo

Mike Pearson, host of "This Week in Agribusiness" and "Farm Progress America," will also be on-site filming new episodes with legendary agriculture broadcaster Max Armstrong.

Highlights include:

Morning "Best of Farm Progress" sessions

Daily "Mike and Max Program" broadcasts, sponsored by the United Soybean Board

The full event schedule, including dates and times, can be viewed Here.

The 2025 Farm Progress Show marks its 20th anniversary at its permanent biennial site in Decatur, Illinois. Discounted tickets for the Aug. 26-28, 2025, event are available at 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.

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.


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