2026

What to look for on Thursday – Ag Days 2026
The first two days of Ag Days 2026 were filled with dynamic speakers and interactive panel discussions
and covered a wide variety of subjects. Looking forward to Thursday’s program, visitors will see the
focus on the future, Produced on the Prairies and livestock.

The FCC Theatre program starts on Thursday at 9:30AM with a session titled Staying Secure in a Digital
World, by Val Caldwell. Next up is the Chem Company Showdown that producers have been asking for; it
means five reps are in one place to tell you what’s new. At 11:15AM the morning portion of the program
wraps up with a panel discussing data transparency and how industry cooperation can benefit farmers.
The afternoon program begins with a variety of products that have moved From Idea to Aisle. The last
speaker of the 2026 program in the FCC Theatre is Arlene Dickinson! Join us in welcoming this
prestigious entrepreneur, author and TV personality to the Ag Days stage at 2:30PM.

If you are interested in soybeans, peas or pulses, the MNP Theatre is the place to be on Thursday
morning for the Manitoba Pulse and Soybean Growers Program. Beginning at 9:30AM there is a full
morning of sessions that focus on the latest research about these crops. In the afternoon the focus shifts
to Round-up OR Roundup, with sessions on the cattle side of your ag operation. Sessions include,
Industry Advocacy: What’s the Beef?, Calving Season Heads & Tails and Cattle Markets – To Infinity and
Beyond?

Thursday is the last day to see 580 exhibitors, talk to the 28 contenders in the Innovation Showcase, and
see the best genetics from the farms participating in this years’ Bull Congress. Of course, you can also
purchase 50/50 tickets! The jackpot is growing and tickets are on sale until 9:00am on Friday, January
23, 2026 and can be purchased at www.agdays.com/buy5050 or at the show through our mobile sellers
or at the top of the ramp. Tickets are 1 for $10, 4 for $20, 20 for $50 or buy a bundle of 100 for $100.
LGCA 4206-RF-48251. The winner will be drawn on Friday, January 23 at 9:00AM on Facebook Live. All
proceeds support Ag Days Gives Back scholarships and community grants.

We look forward to seeing you at #agdays26! For the most current information please visit
www.agdays.com/

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

What to look for on Wednesday – Ag Days 2026

Manitoba Ag Days is Canada’s largest indoor farm show and the board and management team is excited
to welcome guests to the Keystone Center in Brandon, MB. Kristen Phillips, Manitoba Ag Days General
Manager said, “The show highlights the best of all things agriculture!” Board co-chair Dustin Williams
added, “We take great pride in the fact that we are farmers putting on a show for the industry that we
love.”

On Wednesday, the FCC Theatre speaking program begins at 9:30AM with the Manitoba Crop Alliance
program session titled Global Malting Barley and Malt Markets by Peter Watts. Lief Carlson speaks about
Connecting Canadian Grains to Global Markets before Anastasia Kubinec tackles Agronomy Issues of
2025. At 11:00AM featured speaker Jacob Shapiro rounds out the morning with a session titled
Geopolitics: What Lies Ahead? The afternoon series features Scott Day at 1:00PM for his take on ag tech
with The Sky Is Falling and The Cows Are Coming Home. Machinery Pete will talk about all things
equipment at 3:00PM, so after you see the big iron on display be sure to listen to his take on the
equipment market.

The MNP Theatre program also begins at 9:30AM with weather specialist Justin Oertel. Then starting at
10:00AM the morning is dedicated to Crop Talk, with experts in soybean health, weeds and insects all
participating in the discussion. The afternoon sessions are all about Finding Balance; from farm margins,
to farm transitions, and crop rotations to fertilizer markets. Then at 3:45PM join Toban Dyck and Jay
Whetter for a LIVE recording of The Extentionists. The day wraps up with a screening of Deep Rooted, a
mini-documentary about mental health in agriculture, followed by a panel discussion.

The Innovation Showcase judging will be complete and the winners will be announced at 10:00am!
There are 28 contenders in seven categories, including Agronomics, Animal & Livestock, Agriculture
Equipment, Agribusiness Services, Ag Tech, Farm Safety and Farm Built Solutions, sponsored by the 7
publications of Glacier FarmMedia. We encourage you to look for the green Innovation lightbulb signs
and to consider how these new ideas might positively impact your operation.

We look forward to welcoming you to the show! For the most current information please visit
www.agdays.com/ or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok @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

Manitoba Ag Days is ready to welcome you on Tuesday, January 20th. “The Keystone Centre is filled with
over 580 exhibitors and the speaker program is fantastic. We are showing off our prairie products
throughout the show.” said Michael Cousins, Manitoba Ag Days Board Co-Chair. “You’ll want to be
watching for the special flags that mark these prairie products and check out the Produced on the
Prairies Market at the top of the ramp!”

Opening day is packed with incredible opportunities to network, learn and do business!

Don’t miss the Kickoff Breakfast, which takes place in the Provincial Exhibition Dome Building from
7:30am-8:45am on Tuesday, January 20th and is presented by Heritage Co-Op. Admission is by donation
($5 minimum) and all proceeds from the kickoff breakfast will go to Ag in the Classroom – Manitoba.

The Manitoba Canola Growers Association program runs in the FCC Theatre on Tuesday morning and
begins at 9:30am with Dr. John Gavloski with a session titled Weevil Be Fine: Review of Insects Bugging
Manitoba Canola Farmers. At 10:15am a panel discussion will focus on Verticillium Stripe. The morning
wraps up with Brittany Wood from Canadian Canola Growers Association, discussing Canola’s Role in
Global Trade and Biofuels. The afternoon program begins with the Field Tested farmer panel at 1:00pm,
debating ROI decision making factors, followed by crop, nutrient and pest management sessions.

The MNP Theatre also has a full day scheduled and the morning is entitled The Future of Ag. This block
begins at a special time; be in the theatre at 8:45am to hear the final round of the first Manitoba Young
Speakers for Agriculture competition. Next, Bryan Buhler, a farming simulator mod creator will discuss
how the simulator is an opportunity to learn and FIVE lucky audience members will WIN a collector
edition box set Farming Simulator for PC. The afternoon begins with Land and Legacy: Tax Strategies for
Farm Succession by Michael Poole at 1:00pm. The featured speaker, Dr. Sylvan Charlebois, also known as
the Food Professor, takes the stage at 1:30pm to share his perspective on how Canada can safeguard its
food security while enhancing its competitiveness in an increasingly volatile world.

The exhibitors are also ready to welcome you to their booths and to talk business. Ag Days is your
opportunity to get up close to the equipment and technology that you want to see, all in one location.
Exhibitors are ready to showcase their products and services and to answer any questions that you have.
You will find a great mix of products and services at this years’ show from big equipment to shop tools
and from the best bull genetics to the newest biologicals, it’s all under one roof! Be sure to allow yourself
time to explore the entire show. A full alphabetical listing of exhibitors can be found at
www.agdays.com/exhibitor-links/

We look forward to welcoming you to the show! For the most current information please visit
www.agdays.com/ and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X or TikTok @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