Program

Manitoba Ag Days is where the ag year begins! The program is finalized and the speaking line up is filled
with all of the hot topics from the 2025 growing season as well as those that will help attendees prepare
for the upcoming year. The program is all agriculture and has something for everyone. “We have two
theaters running for all three days, with a full day of presenters in each location. Once you browse the
program you will want to come to all three days of the show!” said Hannah Minshull, program
committee lead for Manitoba Ag Days.

Our speakers include industry experts like agronomists, economists and entomologists. We also have
speakers who run farming operations just like you! They will share insights about how they make return
on investment decisions, crop rotations and when to call a vet.

The 2026 program features a new speaking competition for young people speaking up about agriculture.
There will also be a chem company series of back to back speakers followed by a Q&A session, and this
format was a direct result of feedback from our attendees. Our ongoing work with Manitoba Canola
Growers Association, Manitoba Crop Alliance and Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers results in a
number of sessions focusing specifically on current research and its practical, local, application. As
always Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available.

For a complete listing of the complimentary speaking program, including descriptions, times and
locations, please visit agdays.com/schedule

The complete 2026 Manitoba Ag Days publication can be found at agdays.com/publication
Our theatres would not be possible without our incredible sponsors, Farm Credit Canada and Meyers
Norris Penny, we thank them for their unwavering support to bring speakers to Manitoba Ag Days year
after year. The FCC Theatre will be located at the south end of the Assiniboine Credit Union Place Ice
Surface and the MNP Theatre will be in the Amphitheatre just off the main concourse.

The Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise,
technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States
of America held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba. The speaking program will take place
throughout the three-day event in the FCC and MNP theatres. The 2026 show dates are Tuesday,
January 20 – Thursday, January 22.

For more show information and the latest updates please visit agdays.com or follow us on Facebook, X,
TikTok or Instagram @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:
Teresa Hildebrand – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com
Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204) 728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com

World Class Complimentary Speakers at Manitoba Ag Days 2025

Manitoba Ag Days is recognized as having the premiere speaking line up on the ag show circuit and this year is no exception. The 2025 complementary speaking program includes over 60 speakers and offers a wide variety of formats and topics. We have speakers on the topics that are important to YOU!

Markets

Price Outlook for Oils & Fats: Implications for Canadian Canola – David Mielke – Oil World

Tuesday, January 21 at 11:15 AM in the FCC Theatre

Economic Outlook: Risks and Opportunities for Canadian Agriculture in 2025- Graeme Crosbie – FCC

Tuesday, January 21 at 2:30 PM in the FCC Theatre

Geopolitics: What Lies Ahead? – Jacob Shapiro – The Bespoke Group

Thursday, January 23 at 2:00 PM in the FCC Theatre

Digging Into Cattle Market Data – Brian Perillat – More Than Just Feed

Thursday, January 23 at 2:00 PM in the MNP Theatre

Agronomy

Why Doesn’t Your Nitrogen Stay Where You Put It? – Bryce Geisel – Koch Agronomic Services

Tuesday, January 21 at 3:30 PM in the FCC Theatre

Did Verticillium Knock You Down in 2024? – Justine Cornelsen – BrettYoung Seeds

Wednesday, January 22 at 10:00 AM in the FCC Theatre

Pushing the Limits: More Bushels per Acre – Brian Hefty – Ag PhD

Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30 AM in the FCC Theatre

Fertility? Tillage? Crop Rotation? How do They Compare? – Kristin Simmons and  Ezra Aberle – NDSU

Wednesday, January 22 at 3:30 PM in the FCC Theatre

ROI and Balancing Your Nutrient Profile in Soils- John Heard – Citizen at large

Thursday, January 23 at 9:30 AM in the FCC Theatre

Livestock

Do’s and Dont’s of Banding Calves – Jodi Suchoplas – Cattle producer

Thursday at 1:00 PM in the MNP Theatre

Going Green With Implants – Dr. Kim Ominski, Betty Green and Dr. Mary-Jane Orr

Thursday at 3:00 PM in the MNP Theatre

Produced on The Prairies

Small Town, Big Dream – Steve Langston – Langston Lane Ltd.

Wednesday, January 22 at 1:30 PM in the MNP Theatre

Produced on the Prairies Panel – The E Butchery on Main, Engrained Flour Co and The John Howard Society with moderator Steve Langston

Wednesday, January 22 at 2:15 PM in the MNP Theatre

Testing Ag Tech on a Commercial Farm – EMILI and Rutherford Farms

Wednesday, January 22 at 3:30 PM in the MNP Theatre

The full speaker schedule can be found at agdays.com/schedule  You are sure to find sessions of particular interest to you on each day of the show. Three-day show passes are available for just this reason! Visit agdays.com/tickets to purchase your admission tickets today. 

For all media inquiries please contact:

Teresa Hildebrand – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com

Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204)728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com

Manitoba Ag Days Speaker Line Up

Manitoba Ag Days is approaching quickly and the speaking theatres will be filled with must-attend sessions.  “Farming is a complex business and we know how important it is to keep up with all aspects of a farming operation.” said Kristen Phillips, General Manager, Manitoba Ag Days. “You will continue to see a strong focus on agronomy as well as sessions focused on emerging technology, livestock and marketing.”

The full speaker schedule will be posted at agdays.com in December. Until then, Manitoba Ag Days is excited to announce the 2025 featured speakers:

Tuesday

David Mielke – Outlook for Oils & Fats and Implications for Canadian Canola @OILWORLD_Mielke

Quick Dick McDick – A Bearded Perspective @QuickDickMcDick

Wednesday

Brian Hefty -Pushing the Limits: More Bushels Per Acre @brianhefty

Patti Durand – Farm Transition – Start Where You Are @onthebrightrack

Thursday

Jacob Shapiro – Geopolitics: What Lies Ahead? @JacobShap

Kristjan Hebert – Farming Roots to Corporate Suits – The Rise of the Farm CEO @kristjanhebert

“Manitoba Ag Days has always been known for its complimentary speaking program.  Through our partnerships with Farm Credit Canada, Meyers Norris Penny, Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Manitoba Crop Alliance, Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers Association and Manitoba Agriculture this years’ lineup has something for everyone .” stated Hannah Minshull, program committee lead for Manitoba Ag Days.

The Manitoba Ag Days show is an annual three-day exposition of agriculture production expertise, technology and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and the United States of America held at the Keystone Centre in Brandon Manitoba. The speaking program will take place throughout the three-day event in the FCC and MNP Theatres.  The 2025 show dates are Tuesday, January 21 – Thursday, January 23.

For more information or the latest updates please visit https://www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, X or Instagram @mbagdays.

For all media inquiries please contact:

Teresa Hildebrand  – Media Coordinator at (204) 526-0574 media@agdays.com

Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General Manager at (204) 728-4137 coordinator@agdays.com