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
