Bigger and better than ever.

The 2026 MN Ag Expo is redefining Minnesota’s marquee winter agriculture gathering by expanding its trade show floor to encompass large equipment, with Arnold’s, Kibble Equipment and Timpte locked in as exhibitors. Whether you prefer red or green, the trade show floor will look like Christmas (with a couple of other colors mixed in, too).

“We are ecstatic about the expansion,” said Darin Johnson, president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association, which co-hosts the event in conjunction with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association (MCGA). “It’s sure to be an event that Minnesota soybean and corn farmers won’t want to miss.”

For the first time since moving to the civic center over a decade ago, the MN Ag Expo trade show floor will expand into Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center’s hockey arena, adding 100 booths to the show. The large equipment exhibitors will showcase their products in the Grand Hall, where the trade show floor was previously, and the trade show floor will move to the hockey arena.

“With exhibitors knocking down our door every year, we decided that this was the year to expand the show,” said Bob Worth, chair of the MN Ag Expo planning committee. “Over the past couple of years, the trade show floor has overflowed into the hallway, which is a great problem to have. Now, we have even more room to accommodate the wide array of agriculture-related exhibitors itching to get in front of Minnesota farmers.”

And make sure to mark your calendars – new show dates are accompanying the expansion, with the 2026 MN Ag Expo taking place Tuesday, Jan. 20 and Wednesday, Jan. 21. A welcome reception for attendees and exhibitors on Jan. 19 is also in the works.

“We know that everyone is accustomed to Expo happening on a Wednesday and Thursday but by switching to a Tuesday and Wednesday format, we’re able to expand our show and make it better than ever,” said Worth, who farms near Lake Benton.

The agenda is still being finalized, but rest assured, this year’s Expo will once again host inspirational keynote speakers and breakout sessions that cover everything farmers need to know to keep their operations prosperous. Attendees will also have the chance to attend and participate in MSGA and MCGA’s annual meetings, during which each organization’s policy resolutions are determined for the coming year. The Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council will also continue showcasing the value of soy checkoff investments in research, new uses and growing markets.

“Our team is working hard behind the scenes to secure dynamic speakers and plan engaging breakout sessions,” said Johnson, who farms near Wells. “We spend a lot of time creating a robust agenda that is sure to have something for everyone.”

Several sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities remain available. For general exhibitor and sponsorship information, visit mnagexpo.com. For specific exhibitor and sponsorship questions, contact Erin Rossow at 507-902-9191 or at erin.rossow@agmgmtsolutions.com.

“MN Ag Expo really is the one-stop shop for farmers and industry leaders to network, learn and grow,” Worth said. “We can’t wait to see everyone there!”