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The acre issue · crops, data & grain 2027

Crop, ag tech & grain shows 2027: seed, inputs, drones, irrigation & grain handlingEvery acre has a number. Bring yours.

Crop, ag tech and grain events 2026–2027 in the U.S., 20 in one guide: seed, fertilizer and crop protection meetings, ag retail and agronomy conventions, drone and aerial application shows, irrigation and grain handling expos. The largest by published figures are Commodity Classic (March 3–5, 2027, New Orleans; 12,122 attendees in 2026), the Irrigation Show (December 7–10, 2026, Las Vegas; close to 4,000 professionals) and the ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention (December 7–10, 2026, Chicago). Most sell 10×10 booths or tabletops; GEAPS Exchange publishes member rates from $3,250 for 2027.

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01 THE TOP 8

Biggest crop, ag tech and grain events in the U.S. Eight rooms. Where next season is booked.

Ranked by each organizer's latest published attendance figure. Commodity Classic leads by far, the Irrigation Show is the largest water event, and the seed trade's December convention in Chicago comes third.

  1. Street musician playing an alto saxophone among parked cars on a New Orleans streetCommodity Classic 2027March 2027 · New Orleans12,122 total attendees in 2026 (a record), including 5,111 farmers, per Commodity Classic
  2. Stone footbridge under autumn cypress trees on the San Antonio River Walk in TexasIrrigation Show & Education Week 2026December 2026 · Las Vegas~4,000 irrigation professionals, 94% of them qualified buyers, per the Irrigation Association
  3. Chicago skyline glowing at sunrise above Lake Michigan with winter steam risingASTA Field Crop Seed Convention 2026December 2026 · Chicago3,000+ seed industry professionals each December, per ASTA
  4. Downtown Denver street with the white mast of the Millennium Bridge between towersPotato Expo 2027January 2027 · Aurora1,800+ attendees from a dozen countries in 2023, per the National Potato Council
  5. Golden Gate Bridge tower rising out of thick San Francisco fog over the bayWorld Agri-Tech Innovation Summit San Francisco 2027March 2027 · San Francisco1,500+ attendees, 77% C-suite or director level, including 326 investors, per World Agri-Tech
  6. Savannah street under a canopy of live oaks hung with Spanish moss beside historic row housesSpray Drone End User Conference 2027January 2027 · Savannah~1,400 attendees expected for 2027 from 40 states and 20 countries, per the organizer
  7. Young man in an olive fleece jacket facing the camera in a misty green fieldIFCA Winter Convention & Trade Show 2027January 2027 · Peoria1,000+ association members attend, per IFCA
  8. Austin skyline at sunset reflected in Lady Bird Lake with kayakers on the waterARA Conference & Expo 2026December 2026 · Austin600+ ag retail professionals reached by sponsors, per ARA

Ranked by the most recent figure each organizer publishes; some count a past edition, one is an expected figure and some give no year, so read each number with its label. GEAPS Exchange (over 450 exhibitors) and the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo (140+ exhibitors in 2026) publish exhibitor counts but no attendance on the pages linked in this guide, so they are not ranked. Sources: Commodity Classic 2027 · Irrigation Show & Education Week 2026 · ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention 2026 · Potato Expo 2027 · World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit San Francisco 2027 · Spray Drone End User Conference 2027 · IFCA Winter Convention & Trade Show 2027 · ARA Conference & Expo 2026.

The lookbookSeed, signal & sample 2027

Data runs the acre. People still walk it.

Behind every yield map is someone in the field: the grower checking a phone at the field edge, the woman in overalls in the ripe wheat, the pilot launching a drone over bare ground, the old hand with a bundle of seedlings. They are the ones who read your trial, so plan the booth for them.

Farmer in a navy beanie and work jacket smiling with his phone held up at the edge of a field
01Checking the map at the field edge.
Woman in denim overalls and a black wide-brim hat standing in ripe wheat on rolling farmland
02Overalls, ripe heads.
Black and white portrait of an older grower carrying bundles of rice seedlings in both hands
03Seedlings, both hands full.
Black and white photo of a corn grower in a straw hat standing between tall stalks under a heavy sky
04Between the stalks.

Bring the trial data. Then bring the sample.

From the exhibitor guide on this page
Man in a felt hat launching a small drone by hand over a dry, freshly worked field
05Launch by hand.
Woman walking through shoulder-high green corn under a bright sky with white clouds
06Shoulder-high by July.
Farmer with a wooden hoe handle over his shoulder looking down across a dry hillside plot
07Hoe on the shoulder.
Woman in a tan jacket and red rubber boots looking up at the sky in a young green grain field
08Red boots, green rows.

02 TWENTY ROOMS WHERE THE SEASON IS PLANNED

U.S. crop, input, ag tech, irrigation and grain events Which room plans next season?

Three kinds of buyer meet in this guide. Seed and inputs: Commodity Classic, the Potato Expo, ARA, ASTA, NAICC, the No-Till Conference, MCPR, IFCA, USA Rice and the Biostimulants World Congress. Precision and ag tech: the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo, World Agri-Tech in San Francisco, Tech Hub LIVE, the Spray Drone End User Conference and the Agronomy Conference & Expo. Water and grain: the Irrigation Show, the NGFA Country Elevator Conference, GEAPS Exchange, the Texas cotton ginners' show and IAOM. Filter by month, region or category and save your shortlist.

Each profile lists dates, city and venue, who attends, who exhibits, which companies it suits, what to know before you book, and a link to the organizer.

Trade shows & expos5

Expos: a national floor to walk.

Floor time
Two to four days on a convention center floor, from 2,983 booths at Commodity Classic in 2026 to a 300,000 sq ft Expo Hall at GEAPS Exchange
How you exhibit
10×10 booths and larger islands at Commodity Classic, the Potato Expo, the Irrigation Show and GEAPS Exchange; indoor booths and outdoor lots at the Texas cotton ginners' show
Budget
Higher: equipment move-in, electrical, labor and show-week hotels
Best for
Showing equipment at full size, meeting growers and buyers in volume and launching a product before the season
Browse 5 trade shows
Conferences & summits15

Conventions: sessions with an expo hall.

Floor time
Exhibit hours set around sessions, mostly in hotel ballrooms and convention halls
How you exhibit
10×10 and 8×10 booths, tabletops, start-up stands, meeting suites and sponsor packages; NAAA also sells aircraft space
Budget
Lower for the build: graphics, a counter, a screen and samples that travel in cases
Best for
Meeting ag retailers, crop consultants, seed buyers, applicators and investors who come to plan a whole operation's season
Go to the conferences section

Popular cities

Dec72026Irrigation, grain & milling Coming soon Purple guide

Irrigation Show & Education Week 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada · WestGo if you make or sell irrigation equipment, controls or water technology for farms and you want distributors and dealers…December 7–10, 2026 (trade show December 9–10)Show guide

When & where December 7–10, 2026 (trade show December 9–10) · Las Vegas Convention Center · Las Vegas, Nevada

Typical audience

Close to 4,000 irrigation professionals: manufacturers, distributors, dealers, contractors, consultants and growers, per the Irrigation Association.

Exhibitor types

Agricultural and landscape irrigation systems, pivots, drip, pumps, controls, sensors and water management technology.

A good choice if…

Go if you make or sell irrigation equipment, controls or water technology for farms and you want distributors and dealers in one hall.

Good to know

Four weeks away: use it to plan the next edition. The 2027 show moves to San Antonio, November 15–18, 2027 (trade show November 17–18). The show covers landscape irrigation as well as farm irrigation.

By the numbers
The Irrigation Show draws close to 4,000 irrigation professionals; 94% of attendees are qualified buyers and decision makers, per the Irrigation Association.
Booth & eligibility
Startup Showcase 10×10 package $1,550 (2026), limited to 10 companies. Standard booth rates are not confirmed yet.
For new brands
Startup Showcase with a Startup of the Year contest; New Product Contest entries go on the Innovation and Excellence Wall.
Future dates
Irrigation Show 2027: November 15–18, 2027 (trade show November 17–18), San Antonio, Texas.
Sources
Exhibit at the Irrigation Show ↗ Startup Showcase ↗ Future show dates ↗
Our Irrigation Show & Education Week 2026 booth guide Official site ↗Date source ↗
Jan52027Seed, inputs & crop meetings Purple guide

Potato Expo 2027

Aurora (Denver), Colorado · WestThe National Potato Council's annual show: go if you sell anything into potato growing, storage or processing.Event: January 5–7, 2027 · Exhibits: January 6–7, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: January 5–7, 2027 · Exhibits: January 6–7, 2027 · Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center · Aurora (Denver), Colorado

Typical audience

U.S. potato growers and industry members; more than 1,800 attended from a dozen countries in 2023.

Exhibitor types

Seed, storage, harvest and handling equipment, crop protection, fertilizer and potato supply chain companies.

A good choice if…

The National Potato Council's annual show: go if you sell anything into potato growing, storage or processing.

Good to know

10×10 booth $3,195 regular (November 7 – December 18, 2026) and $3,395 on-site; each booth includes two All-Access Passes, drape, table and sign, but no carpet.

Our Potato Expo 2027 booth guide Official site ↗Date source ↗
Feb202027Irrigation, grain & milling Purple guide

GEAPS Exchange 2027

Kansas City, Missouri · MidwestGo if you make or sell grain handling, storage, drying or processing equipment, or safety and monitoring systems.Event: February 20–23, 2027 · Exhibits: February 21–23, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: February 20–23, 2027 · Exhibits: February 21–23, 2027 · Kansas City Convention Center · Kansas City, Missouri

Typical audience

Grain elevator, storage and grain processing operations, maintenance and safety staff, plus managers, from the U.S. and abroad, run by the Grain Elevator and Processing Society.

Exhibitor types

Over 450 exhibitors of grain handling, storage, conveying, drying, dust control, safety and processing equipment on a 300,000 sq. ft. Expo Hall.

A good choice if…

Go if you make or sell grain handling, storage, drying or processing equipment, or safety and monitoring systems.

Good to know

Booths are priced by size and corners: a member 10×10 inline is $3,250, a 20×20 island $14,160. Innovation Stations on the floor give small-group equipment demos.

By the numbers
GEAPS lists a 300,000 sq. ft. Expo Hall with over 450 exhibitors and more than 45 hours of education.
Booth & eligibility
2027 member rates: 10×10 $3,250, 10×20 $6,500, 20×20 $12,800, 20×30 $19,200 (inline); corners and islands cost more (20×20 island $14,160). Non-members pay $3,450 to $21,720.
For new brands
Innovation Stations on the Expo floor host small-group equipment demos and presentations.
Future dates
GEAPS Exchange 2027: February 20–23, 2027, Kansas City Convention Center.
Sources
GEAPS Exchange ↗ Exhibit at GEAPS Exchange ↗
Our GEAPS Exchange 2027 booth guide Official site ↗
Mar32027Seed, inputs & crop meetings Purple guide

Commodity Classic 2027

New Orleans, Louisiana · SouthThe national row-crop show run by the corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum grower associations; essential for seed and input…Event: March 3–5, 2027 · Exhibits: March 3–5, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: March 3–5, 2027 · Exhibits: March 3–5, 2027 · Ernest N. Morial Convention Center · New Orleans, Louisiana

Typical audience

Corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum farmers: 12,122 total attendees in 2026 (a record), including 5,111 farmers and 3,925 first-timers; 90% of farmer attendees are decision-makers.

Exhibitor types

440 exhibiting companies on 2,983 booths in 2026 (sold out with a wait list): seed, crop protection, fertilizer, machinery, precision and farm finance.

A good choice if…

The national row-crop show run by the corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum grower associations; essential for seed and input brands.

Good to know

2027 rates per 10×10: $1,730 (1–5 spaces), $1,650 (6–19), $1,340 (20+), inline premium +$420. New exhibitors apply for open space or the wait list. Large equipment moves in February 26–28. Future sites: Atlanta 2028, San Antonio 2029, Orlando 2030.

By the numbers
2026: 12,122 total attendees (record), 5,111 farmers, 3,925 first-time attendees, 189 media, 440 exhibiting companies on 2,983 booths (sold out with a wait list), 338 Canadian farmers and attendees from 25 other countries.
Booth & eligibility
2027 per 10×10: $1,730 (1–5 spaces), $1,650 (6–19), $1,340 (20+); inline premium +$420.
For new brands
Over 55 new exhibiting companies were placed on the 2026 floor from the wait list after cancellations.
Future dates
2027: March 3–5, New Orleans. 2028: March 1–3, Atlanta. 2029: February 28 – March 2, San Antonio. 2030: February 28 – March 2, Orlando.
Sources
Commodity Classic: Show Statistics ↗ Commodity Classic: Exhibitor FAQs ↗ Commodity Classic: Future Sites ↗
Our Commodity Classic 2027 booth guide Official site ↗Date source ↗
Apr12027Irrigation, grain & milling Purple guide

TCGA Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show 2027

Lubbock, Texas · SouthConsider it if you make or sell cotton gin machinery, parts or bale handling equipment.Event: April 1–2, 2027 · Exhibits: April 1–2, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 1–2, 2027 · Exhibits: April 1–2, 2027 · Lubbock, Texas

Typical audience

Cotton gin owners, managers and crews, run by the Texas Cotton Ginners' Association.

Exhibitor types

Gin machinery, bale handling and packaging, parts, controls and services, indoors and on outdoor lots.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you make or sell cotton gin machinery, parts or bale handling equipment.

Good to know

Space is cheap and sold both indoors (10×10 up to $375) and outdoors (from $0.25 per sq. ft.); heavy machinery goes outside. Decorator: Southwest Exposition Services.

Our TCGA Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show 2027 booth guide Official site ↗

03 THE AGENDA FIRST, THE HALL BETWEEN SESSIONS

Ag retail, seed, agronomy and ag tech conventions with exhibits 2026–2027 Fifteen conventions. Buyers with a notebook.

Most of this sector buys in hotel ballrooms and convention halls between sessions: ag retailers at ARA, MCPR and IFCA, seed companies at ASTA, crop consultants at NAICC, applicators at NAAA and the spray drone conference, investors at World Agri-Tech, elevator managers at the NGFA and millers at IAOM. Space is a 10×10, an 8×10, a tabletop, a start-up stand or a sponsorship. Each card says which.

Conferences & summits 15 conferences
Nov162026Precision ag, drones & aviation Coming soon Convention with a trade show floor and aircraft displays Purple guide

NAAA Ag Aviation Expo 2026

Savannah, Georgia · SouthThe National Agricultural Aviation Association's trade show; go if you sell application technology to aerial applicators.November 16–18, 2026Show guide

When & where November 16–18, 2026 · Savannah Convention Center · Savannah, Georgia

Typical audience

Aerial applicators, operators and pilots, plus ag aviation suppliers.

Exhibitor types

140+ exhibitors: ag aircraft makers and dealers, spray systems, precision guidance, drones, chemicals and insurance.

A good choice if…

The National Agricultural Aviation Association's trade show; go if you sell application technology to aerial applicators.

Good to know

Sold out with a wait list. Trade show floor is open November 17 (noon–5:30 p.m.) and November 18 (9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.). Member 10×10 rates run $905 to $1,890 by company size, non-members $4,305; aircraft space +$705. 2027 moves to Oklahoma City, November 15–17.

By the numbers
140+ exhibitors on the NAAA Trade Show (2026).
Booth & eligibility
2026 member 10×10: $905 (1–10 employees), $1,365 (11–50), $1,890 (51+); premium space +$265; 20×20 island $5,985; 20×30 island $8,400; aircraft or truck/trailer +$705 each; non-member 10×10 $4,305. Sold out with a wait list.
Future dates
2027: November 15–17, Oklahoma City Convention Center. 2028: December 4–6, Savannah.
Sources
NAAA: Ag Aviation Expo ↗ NAAA: Exhibiting ↗
Our NAAA Ag Aviation Expo 2026 booth guide Official site ↗
Dec12026Seed, inputs & crop meetings Coming soon Hotel conference with an expo hall Purple guide

ARA Conference & Expo 2026

Austin, Texas · SouthThe Agricultural Retailers Association's annual meeting: go to meet the retailers who buy and resell inputs.December 1–3, 2026Show guide

When & where December 1–3, 2026 · JW Marriott Austin · Austin, Texas

Typical audience

Ag retail owners and managers, agronomists and supplier executives; sponsors reach 600+ ag retail professionals, per ARA.

Exhibitor types

Fertilizer, crop protection, seed, application equipment, software and logistics suppliers to ag retailers.

A good choice if…

The Agricultural Retailers Association's annual meeting: go to meet the retailers who buy and resell inputs.

Good to know

Hotel conference with an expo hall: the hall opens with a reception the evening of December 1 and for set hours on December 2, and teardown starts the morning of December 3.

Our ARA Conference & Expo 2026 booth guide Official site ↗
Dec12026Seed, inputs & crop meetings Coming soon Congress with an exhibition hall

Biostimulants World Congress 2026

Sacramento, California · WestThe main U.S. gathering of the biostimulant trade this cycle; go if you make or distribute biologicals.December 1–3, 2026

When & where December 1–3, 2026 · SAFE Credit Union Convention Center · Sacramento, California

Typical audience

Biostimulant and biological product makers, distributors, researchers and regulators from many countries.

Exhibitor types

Biostimulant, biological, micronutrient and formulation companies; the organizer promotes 100+ stands.

A good choice if…

The main U.S. gathering of the biostimulant trade this cycle; go if you make or distribute biologicals.

Good to know

Workshops on November 30 need a separate ticket. Stand prices are by enquiry with Informa Connect.

Plan a booth for this show Official site ↗
Dec72026Seed, inputs & crop meetings Coming soon Convention with an exhibit hall and meeting suites Purple guide

ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention 2026

Formerly ASTA CSS & Seed ExpoChicago, Illinois · MidwestThe U.S. seed trade's business week; go to meet seed company buyers and book private meetings.December 7–10, 2026Show guide

When & where December 7–10, 2026 · Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk · Chicago, Illinois

Typical audience

Seed company executives, seed sellers and seed trade partners; ASTA cites over 3,000 seed industry professionals each December.

Exhibitor types

Seed technology, treatment, conditioning and packaging equipment, testing labs and service providers; ASTA's April 2026 sheet lists 80+ exhibitors including large equipment, plus meeting suites.

A good choice if…

The U.S. seed trade's business week; go to meet seed company buyers and book private meetings.

Good to know

Formerly the CSS & Seed Expo; back in Chicago after three years in Orlando. 2026 booth rates are not published; in 2025 a member 10×10 was $1,550 until October 17 and $1,950 after.

Our ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention 2026 booth guide Official site ↗Date source ↗
Dec82026Seed, inputs & crop meetings Coming soon Short course with a hotel ballroom trade show Purple guide

CPM Short Course & MCPR Trade Show 2026

Minneapolis, Minnesota · MidwestA regional ag retail show for input brands selling into Minnesota co-ops and dealers.December 8–10, 2026Show guide

When & where December 8–10, 2026 · Hilton Minneapolis · Minneapolis, Minnesota

Typical audience

Minnesota crop production retailers, agronomists and certified crop advisers.

Exhibitor types

Fertilizer, crop protection, seed, application equipment and ag retail service suppliers in 10×10 booths.

A good choice if…

A regional ag retail show for input brands selling into Minnesota co-ops and dealers.

Good to know

Booths are in the hotel ballroom; new exhibitors are placed in the hallway. MCPR members get lower booth rates; rates are on the registration form.

Our CPM Short Course & MCPR Trade Show 2026 booth guide Official site ↗Date source ↗
Dec82026Irrigation, grain & milling Coming soon Trade show beside the conference in a hotel

NGFA Country Elevator Conference 2026

St. Louis, Missouri · MidwestConsider it if you sell grain storage, handling or safety equipment, or software, to country elevator operators.December 8–10, 2026

When & where December 8–10, 2026 · St. Louis Union Station Hotel · St. Louis, Missouri

Typical audience

Country grain elevator managers, operators and grain merchandisers, run by the National Grain and Feed Association.

Exhibitor types

Grain handling, storage, drying, safety and elevator technology suppliers.

A good choice if…

Consider it if you sell grain storage, handling or safety equipment, or software, to country elevator operators.

Good to know

Four weeks away: use it to plan the next edition. CEC 2027 is December 12–14, 2027 at the Omni Louisville. A hotel event with a trade show beside the sessions.

Plan a booth for this show Official site ↗
Dec132026Seed, inputs & crop meetings Coming soon Conference with an exhibit hall and education stages Purple guide

USA Rice Outlook Conference 2026

Nashville, Tennessee · SouthThe one national meeting of the U.S. rice industry; go if you sell into rice farming or milling.December 13–15, 2026Show guide

When & where December 13–15, 2026 · Omni Nashville Hotel · Nashville, Tennessee

Typical audience

Rice farmers, millers, merchants and allied businesses from the six rice-growing states.

Exhibitor types

Equipment, crop input, seed, drying and storage and service companies; education stages sit inside the exhibit hall.

A good choice if…

The one national meeting of the U.S. rice industry; go if you sell into rice farming or milling.

Good to know

8×10 booths: $1,200 members and $1,400 non-members after October 23, 2026; electricity is $250 and choosing a location costs $100 per space.

Our USA Rice Outlook Conference 2026 booth guide Official site ↗
Jan112027Precision ag, drones & aviation Conference with a trade show floor Purple guide

Spray Drone End User Conference 2027

Savannah, Georgia · SouthThe largest ag drone gathering in North America; go if you sell spray drones or drone services.Event: January 11–14, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: January 11–14, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Savannah Convention Center · Savannah, Georgia

Typical audience

About 1,400 expected attendees from 40 states and 20 countries: spray drone operators, farmers, custom applicators and dealers.

Exhibitor types

Spray drone makers, supporting equipment, software and service companies.

A good choice if…

The largest ag drone gathering in North America; go if you sell spray drones or drone services.

Good to know

The 2027 trade show opens to the general public for the first time, with 4–5 hours of trade show time each day. Exhibitor and sponsor options are in a separate document.

Our Spray Drone End User Conference 2027 booth guide Official site ↗
Jan122027Seed, inputs & crop meetings Sponsor packages at a hotel conference

National No-Tillage Conference 2027

Indianapolis, Indiana · MidwestA small, farmer-heavy audience for planter, tillage, cover crop seed and soil biology brands.January 12–15, 2027

When & where January 12–15, 2027 · Indianapolis Marriott Downtown · Indianapolis, Indiana

Typical audience

No-till, strip-till and cover crop farmers and agronomists; sessions carry pesticide recertification and CCA credits.

Exhibitor types

Title sponsors in 2027 include Yetter, GO Seed, Huma, Titan International, Ag Leader, The Andersons and Great Plains.

A good choice if…

A small, farmer-heavy audience for planter, tillage, cover crop seed and soil biology brands.

Good to know

Presence is sold as sponsorship, not open booth sales. Some organizer pages give January 13–15 for the general sessions; the FAQ page returned an error when we fetched it, so the exact start day is not confirmed yet.

Plan a booth for this show Official site ↗Date source ↗
Jan192027Seed, inputs & crop meetings Convention with a trade show floor Purple guide

IFCA Winter Convention & Trade Show 2027

Peoria, Illinois · MidwestThe Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association's winter show: a direct line to Illinois ag retail.Event: January 19–21, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: January 19–21, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Peoria Civic Center · Peoria, Illinois

Typical audience

Illinois fertilizer and crop protection retailers, agronomists and suppliers; over 1,000 association members attend.

Exhibitor types

Fertilizer, chemical, application equipment, storage and ag retail service suppliers.

A good choice if…

The Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association's winter show: a direct line to Illinois ag retail.

Good to know

The IFCA page lists both January 19–21 and January 19 & 20, so trade show days are not confirmed yet. Booth rates are not published on the page.

Our IFCA Winter Convention & Trade Show 2027 booth guide Official site ↗
Jan252027Seed, inputs & crop meetings Hotel conference with a 10×10 tabletop expo Purple guide

NAICC Annual Meeting & AG PRO EXPO 2027

St. Louis, Missouri · MidwestGo to reach the independent crop advisers and contract researchers who recommend inputs and run field trials.Event: January 25–30, 2027 · Exhibits: January 27–29, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: January 25–30, 2027 · Exhibits: January 27–29, 2027 · Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch · St. Louis, Missouri

Typical audience

Independent crop consultants, contract researchers and quality assurance professionals.

Exhibitor types

Crop protection, seed, biologicals, lab, research and agronomy service companies in 10×10 booths.

A good choice if…

Go to reach the independent crop advisers and contract researchers who recommend inputs and run field trials.

Good to know

10×10 booth: $1,220 for members and $2,430 for non-members, each including a refundable deposit; installation is January 26, the hall is open Wednesday to Friday and dismantle starts at 10:45 a.m. on January 30.

Our NAICC Annual Meeting & AG PRO EXPO 2027 booth guide Official site ↗Date source ↗
Mar92027Precision ag, drones & aviation Summit with sponsor stands and a Start-Up Arena Purple guide

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit San Francisco 2027

San Francisco, California · WestGo to meet investors and corporate innovation teams, not farmers.Event: March 9–10, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: March 9–10, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · San Francisco Marriott Marquis · San Francisco, California

Typical audience

1,500+ attendees, 77% C-suite or director level, including 326 investors, from agribusiness, food companies and ag tech.

Exhibitor types

Sponsors such as Bayer, Corteva, Esri, Nufarm, Yara and The Mosaic Company, plus 40+ early-stage companies with booths in the Start-Up Arena (2026).

A good choice if…

Go to meet investors and corporate innovation teams, not farmers.

Good to know

A summit, not a trade show: start-ups get a branded booth with two passes; larger companies buy sponsorships.

Our World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit San Francisco 2027 booth guide Official site ↗
Apr272027Irrigation, grain & milling Expo hall beside the conference Purple guide

IAOM Annual Conference & Expo 2027

Schaumburg, Illinois · MidwestGo if you sell milling, sifting, conveying, sanitation or grain processing equipment to flour and feed mills.Event: April 27–29, 2027 · Exhibits: April 28–29, 2027Show guide

When & where Event: April 27–29, 2027 · Exhibits: April 28–29, 2027 · Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel · Schaumburg, Illinois

Typical audience

Grain milling and seed processing professionals from North America and abroad, at the 131st conference of the International Association of Operative Millers.

Exhibitor types

Typically over 140 companies with milling and grain processing equipment and services, in the world's largest expo for milling professionals, per IAOM.

A good choice if…

Go if you sell milling, sifting, conveying, sanitation or grain processing equipment to flour and feed mills.

Good to know

The exhibitor prospectus and floor plan come out after the 2026 conference; space is booked through IAOM's exhibits contact.

Our IAOM Annual Conference & Expo 2027 booth guide Official site ↗
Jul192027Precision ag, drones & aviation Conference with an expo hall Purple guide

Tech Hub LIVE 2027

Des Moines, Iowa · MidwestThe CropLife Media Group's ag tech conference and expo, built for the retail agronomy channel.Event: July 19–21, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: July 19–21, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · Iowa Events Center · Des Moines, Iowa

Typical audience

Ag retailers, agronomists, precision ag specialists and farmers working with ag technology.

Exhibitor types

Precision ag, automation, data platform, drone and application technology companies.

A good choice if…

The CropLife Media Group's ag tech conference and expo, built for the retail agronomy channel.

Good to know

Booths are reserved through the events sales team; rates and counts are not published.

Our Tech Hub LIVE 2027 booth guide Official site ↗
Aug92027Precision ag, drones & aviation Conference with an expo Purple guide

Agronomy Conference & Expo 2027

Formerly InfoAg ConferenceIndianapolis, Indiana · MidwestThe Fertilizer Institute's agronomy event that took over from InfoAg; go to reach the retail agronomists who choose…Event: August 9–11, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yetShow guide

When & where Event: August 9–11, 2027 · Exhibits: not confirmed yet · JW Marriott Indianapolis · Indianapolis, Indiana

Typical audience

Ag retail and agronomy leaders; qualified retail agronomists attend free.

Exhibitor types

Precision ag, biostimulant, seed genetics, crop protection and fertilizer technology companies.

A good choice if…

The Fertilizer Institute's agronomy event that took over from InfoAg; go to reach the retail agronomists who choose technology.

Good to know

Booth rates and exhibitor counts are not published on the event page.

Our Agronomy Conference & Expo 2027 booth guide Official site ↗

04 BY CITY

Crop, ag tech and grain events by city Plan by city. One crate, two meetings.

Savannah, St. Louis and Indianapolis each host two of these events, a few weeks or months apart. Store a booth near one of them and it can work both dates.

Black and white photo of two growers in hats standing in a planted field, one holding a small basket

December 1 to 15, 2026: seven crop, water and grain meetings in two weeks.

The December input and grain season, Austin to Nashville

05 THE YEAR, PLOT BY PLOT

Crop, ag tech and grain event calendar 2026–2027 December books the inputs. January flies the drones.

The NAAA Ag Aviation Expo opens the run in Savannah in November 2026. December is the busiest month, with seven events: ARA in Austin and the Biostimulants World Congress in Sacramento, ASTA in Chicago, the Irrigation Show in Las Vegas, MCPR in Minneapolis, the NGFA Country Elevator Conference in St. Louis and USA Rice in Nashville. January 2027 brings the Potato Expo, the Spray Drone End User Conference, the No-Till Conference, IFCA and NAICC. GEAPS Exchange follows in February, Commodity Classic and World Agri-Tech in March, the cotton ginners and IAOM in April, Tech Hub LIVE in July and the Agronomy Conference & Expo in August.

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Trade shows by citySavannahChicagoLas VegasMinneapolisNashvilleAuroraIndianapolisKansas CityNew OrleansSan FranciscoSchaumburgDes Moines

Selling abroad? Three fairs on the map.

The international fairs where U.S. seed, precision and grain technology companies meet global farmers: AGRITECHNICA in Hanover, LAMMA and CropTec in Birmingham, and Agrishow in Ribeirão Preto. They are not counted in the 20 U.S. events on this page.

International crops, ag tech & grain trade shows
ShowNext datesWhereHow often
AGRITECHNICA ↗The world's large farm machinery fair, run by DLG: 2,819 exhibitors from 49 countries and 477,000 trade visitors from 171 countries in 2025.November 14–20, 2027Hanover, GermanyEvery two years
Agrishow ↗Brazil's large field show for farm machinery and technology: 800+ brands and 197,000+ qualified visitors on 520,000 sq m in 2026.April 26–30, 2027Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, BrazilAnnual
LAMMA ↗The UK's farm machinery and equipment show, co-located with CropTec: 800+ exhibitors and over 45,000 attendees in 2026.January 20–21, 2027NEC, Birmingham, UKAnnual, January

06 BUILT TO SHOW THE RESULT

Crop, ag tech and grain booth ideas Show the trial. Then pull up a chair.

Purple has not built for a seed or ag tech brand yet, so these are real Purple builds from neighboring trades: a hermetic coffee bag maker, a safety webbing maker, a process plant builder, a wire rope maker, a thermowood company and a film packaging maker. Each one holds an idea for a crop, ag tech or grain booth, and we say which.

Ecotact booth by Purple Exhibits: tall field-scene graphic tower with a screen on top, kraft bags on show and green turf01 / THE FIELD TOWER

Ecotact · Purple Exhibits

Stack the field, then the screen on top.

A tall tower wrapped in a farm landscape carries a screen at the top, the bags sit on show below and green turf runs under the visitors' feet. Built for a hermetic coffee bag maker, the tower suits a seed or input brand that wants one tall landmark on the Commodity Classic floor.

Marling Leek booth by Purple Exhibits: factory photo walls, a rack of colored safety webbing samples and a counter02 / THE SAFETY RACK

Marling Leek · Purple Exhibits

Hang the samples where they can be pulled.

Factory photos fill the walls, a rack of colored safety webbing hangs at the front and a counter holds the rest. Built for a safety webbing maker, it fits grain safety, fall protection and bin entry companies at GEAPS Exchange and the NGFA Country Elevator Conference.

Ziemann Holvrieka booth by Purple Exhibits: tall navy tower panel, process plant graphics on the back wall and bistro tables03 / THE PLANT ON THE WALL

Ziemann Holvrieka · Purple Exhibits

Show the whole process line in one picture.

A tall navy tower names the company, the back wall shows the process plant it builds and bistro tables sit in front. Built for a process plant builder, the same wall works for a milling, drying or storage company at IAOM or GEAPS Exchange.

Messilot booth by Purple Exhibits: backlit white walls with a blue world map, a wall screen and three bar tables04 / THE MAP AND THE BAR TABLES

Messilot · Purple Exhibits

Put your territory behind the conversation.

A backlit wall with a blue world map, one screen and three bar tables turns a small inline into a meeting space. Built for a wire rope maker, it suits an ag retail software, seed or irrigation company in a 10×10 at ARA, MCPR or the Irrigation Show.

Lunawood booth by Purple Exhibits: wood cladding samples hung on a white wall, a dark green counter and a wooden bench05 / THE SAMPLE WALL

Lunawood · Purple Exhibits

Hang the product like a field trial.

Wood cladding samples hang side by side on a white wall over a dark green counter and a wooden bench. Built for a thermowood company, the same sample wall becomes rows of seed varieties, soil cores or treated kernels at ASTA or NAICC.

Al Sharq island by Purple Exhibits: round header on a central column, curved orange and white walls and large film roll displays06 / THE ROUND HEADER

Al Sharq · Purple Exhibits

One round sign over an open island.

A round header on a central column, curved orange and white walls and large film rolls make a big island easy to find. Built for a film packaging maker, it suits a crop protection or fertilizer company taking a large space at Commodity Classic.

Sized from tabletop to island

What fits in each crop, ag tech or grain booth size, four ways.

The test stripTabletop & 10×10

A table or 100 sq ft in a hotel ballroom or hallway.

In the space
A printed backdrop, one screen, sample jars or one device on the table and two staff.
Best for
Consultants, software, biological and start-up companies at NAICC, MCPR, IFCA, ARA and the Spray Drone End User Conference.
Good to know
NAICC's 10×10 is $1,220 for members and $2,430 for non-members, deposit included; MCPR places new exhibitors in the hallway, per the organizers.

The plot pair10×20

200 sq ft, two booths side by side.

In the space
A data wall with one trial result, a counter with samples, a screen with the field map, a two-seat table and two or three staff.
Best for
Seed, input, irrigation control and precision companies at Commodity Classic, the Potato Expo and the Irrigation Show.
Good to know
Commodity Classic charges $1,730 per 10×10 for one to five spaces in 2027, plus $420 for an inline premium.

The demo island20×20

400 sq ft, often open on all sides.

In the space
A drone, a dryer section or a pivot span on display, a demo screen, a meeting table and four to six staff.
Best for
Grain handling, drying and safety companies at GEAPS Exchange and spray drone and aircraft companies at NAAA.
Good to know
A GEAPS Exchange member 20×20 island is $14,160 for 2027; NAAA's 2026 20×20 island was $5,985, with aircraft space $705 more.

The national floor20×30+

600 sq ft and up on a convention center floor.

In the space
Equipment at full size, a data wall, two meeting areas, a hospitality bar, storage and a hanging sign where the hall allows.
Best for
Full-line seed, crop protection and equipment brands at Commodity Classic and large grain handling makers at GEAPS Exchange.
Good to know
GEAPS Exchange lists a member 20×30 inline at $19,200 for 2027; Commodity Classic moves large equipment in February 26–28, 2027.

A good crop booth works like a good field day: the trial result where people can read it, the product in a jar or on a plinth, a screen that shows the map, and a table where a grower or a retailer can ask what it did on soil like theirs. We'll plan the data wall, the samples and the meeting space together. Get a fixed proposal

07 WHO DECIDES WHAT GOES ON THE ACRE

Choose the right crop, ag tech or grain audience Seed, data, water, storage. Four different buyers.

The person who picks the seed is rarely the one who flies the drone, runs the pivot or manages the elevator. Growers and ag retailers fill Commodity Classic and the input conventions, agronomists and applicators fill the drone, aviation and agronomy events, irrigators and dealers meet at the Irrigation Show, and elevator, gin and mill teams come to GEAPS, the NGFA, TCGA and IAOM meetings.

Grower in a yellow shirt and head wrap carrying a bowl of fertilizer granules through a green paddy

Growers, ag retailers & seed buyers

For seed, fertilizer, crop protection, biological and application equipment companies selling to corn, soybean, wheat, rice and potato growers and to the retailers who resell inputs, at Commodity Classic, the Potato Expo, ARA, ASTA, MCPR, IFCA, USA Rice and the Biostimulants World Congress.

What mattersTrial results from soil and weather like theirs, a retailer or agronomist they trust, label and safety answers, and an early-order price that fits next season's plan.

Smiling drone operator in a white shirt and navy cardigan holding a remote controller outdoors

Agronomists, applicators & ag tech buyers

For guidance, data, automation, spray drone and aerial application companies selling to crop consultants, custom applicators, pilots and retail agronomists at NAAA, the Spray Drone End User Conference, Tech Hub LIVE, the Agronomy Conference & Expo, NAICC and the No-Till Conference, and to investors at World Agri-Tech.

What mattersA demo that works without the hall WiFi, coverage and payback per acre, service and parts in their region, and the rules on who may fly what.

Rows of impact sprinklers watering a field at dawn with hills behind

Irrigators, dealers & water managers

For pivot, drip, pump, control, sensor and water management companies selling to irrigation manufacturers, distributors, dealers, contractors, consultants and growers at the Irrigation Show.

What mattersSpecs and water savings they can check, a dealer program, a part or a nozzle on the table and an engineer who answers the hard question.

Farmer in a blue polo shoveling grain at a loading point beside a farm building

Elevator, gin & mill teams

For grain handling, storage, drying, conveying, safety, gin machinery and milling equipment companies selling to elevator managers, merchandisers, maintenance and safety staff, ginners and millers at GEAPS Exchange, the NGFA Country Elevator Conference, the TCGA show and IAOM.

What mattersCapacities, wear life and safety data, a cutaway or a sample at hand height, parts lead times and someone who has worked in a plant.

08 EVERY PLATFORM STARTED ON ONE TEST STRIP

Crop and ag tech events for start-ups and first-time exhibitors Your first stand. Your first trial signed.

Young seed, input and ag tech companies usually get in through a start-up arena, a turnkey showcase, a demo station or the wait list. Here is how each route works, with the organizer's source for every rule.

Deadlines coming up

Ag tech investors

World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit San Francisco 2027

How to get in

  • Start-ups register interest to exhibit and pitch in the Start-Up Arena; places are limited.

Programs for new companies

  • Start-Up Arena: a branded booth with two delegate passes, a pitch slot in themed sessions, pre-event promotion and the 1-1 meeting platform.
  • Scale-Up Showcase for growth-stage companies (new in 2026).

World Agri-Tech: Start-ups ↗

Irrigation

Irrigation Show

How to get in

  • Apply for the Startup Showcase: a discounted 10×10 package for irrigation startups, limited to 10 companies.

Programs for new companies

  • Startup Showcase package at $1,550 (2026) with a booth in a prime spot, table, two chairs, carpet, sign and three free registrations.
  • Startup of the Year contest for showcase companies.
  • New Product Contest entries are shown on the Innovation and Excellence Wall.

Irrigation Show Startup Showcase ↗ New Product Contest ↗

Grain

GEAPS Exchange

How to get in

  • Reserve a booth from the 2027 floor plan; member and non-member rates are published.

Programs for new products

  • Innovation Stations on the Expo floor with equipment demos for small groups.

Exhibit at GEAPS Exchange ↗

Rules and dates are the latest each organizer published. Start-up places are limited and Commodity Classic runs a wait list, so apply as soon as the window opens.

THE RESULT ON THE TABLE

A seed head rubbed open.
A tuber dug by hand.
A number they can take home.

Crop buyers believe what they can hold and what they can read. Commodity Classic counted 5,111 farmers among its 12,122 attendees in 2026, and GEAPS Exchange runs Innovation Stations for small-group equipment demos on its floor. Purple builds for that kind of booth: a data wall that shows the trial, sample jars and plinths at hand height, a screen with the field map, and a table where the grower or the retailer can talk it through. We build in our Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas shops.

Plan a booth that shows the result
Weathered hands rubbing seeds out of a dried sunflower head
Seed, straight from the head.
Hands checking the heads of green wheat in a growing field
Counting kernels per head.
Earth-covered hands holding a cluster of freshly dug potatoes
Dug this morning.

09 LET'S GET YOU FIELD-DAY READY

How to exhibit at a crop, ag tech or grain show Bring the trial data. Then bring the sample.

This sector buys on proof: yield maps, application records, test weights and safety data. Here it is in pieces: the ballroom booth, the national floor, the drone and the aircraft, the irrigation dealer, the grain hall, the dates that close early, freight and labor, and the follow-up before planting.

01THE BALLROOM BOOTHDesign for a 10×10 and a hotel freight door.
  • Hotel halls: ARA meets at the JW Marriott Austin, ASTA at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk, MCPR in the Hilton Minneapolis ballroom and NAICC at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch.
  • Short hall hours: ARA opens its expo with an evening reception on December 1 and set hours on December 2, and teardown starts the morning of December 3.
  • Build light: Fabric graphics, a counter that packs flat and a screen on a stand fit hotel freight elevators and set up fast.
  • Know the format: The No-Till Conference sells sponsorships rather than open booths, and World Agri-Tech is a summit with sponsor stands and a Start-Up Arena.
02THE NATIONAL FLOORBook Commodity Classic before you book the hotel.
  • Sold out: Commodity Classic sold out with a wait list in 2026, with 440 companies on 2,983 booths; over 55 new companies got on the floor from the wait list after cancellations.
  • Paperwork: The certificate of insurance is due January 15, 2027, naming ASA and NCGA as additional insureds.
  • Big machines: Large equipment moves in February 26–28, 2027, ahead of the March 3–5 show in New Orleans.
  • Moving cities: Atlanta hosts in 2028, San Antonio in 2029 and Orlando in 2030.
03THE DRONE & THE AIRCRAFTPlan the hardware around the hall rules.
  • Aircraft on the floor: NAAA sells aircraft or truck and trailer space for $705 more per unit, and its 2026 trade show is sold out with a wait list.
  • Public hours: The 2027 Spray Drone End User Conference opens its trade show to the general public for the first time, with four to five hours of floor time each day.
  • Next edition: The NAAA Ag Aviation Expo moves to Oklahoma City for November 15–17, 2027.
  • Show it running: A recorded spray pass on a big screen next to the drone on a plinth tells the story without a flight.
04THE IRRIGATION DEALERSell to the people who resell.
  • Who walks: The Irrigation Show draws close to 4,000 irrigation professionals, and 94% of attendees are qualified buyers and decision makers, per the Irrigation Association.
  • Two halls in one: The show covers landscape irrigation as well as farm irrigation, so label which products are for growers.
  • Plan ahead: The December 7–10, 2026 show in Las Vegas is close; the 2027 show moves to San Antonio, November 15–18, with the trade show on November 17–18.
05THE GRAIN HALLBring the part that wears out.
  • The floor: GEAPS Exchange lists a 300,000 sq ft Expo Hall with over 450 exhibitors and more than 45 hours of education.
  • Small-group demos: Innovation Stations on the floor host equipment demos and presentations.
  • Gins and mills: The TCGA show sells indoor booths and outdoor space, with heavy machinery outside; IAOM's exhibitor prospectus and floor plan come out after its 2026 conference.
  • Safety first: Elevator and mill buyers ask about dust control, bin entry and fall protection, so bring the data sheets.
06THE DATESHold the dates that close early.
  • Potato Expo: The $3,195 regular booth rate runs to December 18, 2026; on-site it is $3,395.
  • December crowding: ARA and the Biostimulants World Congress open on the same day, and ASTA, the Irrigation Show, MCPR and the NGFA conference all run in the week of December 7, 2026.
  • Not confirmed yet: IFCA's trade show days (its page lists both January 19–21 and January 19 and 20) and the No-Till Conference's first day (January 12 or 13, 2027).
07THE FREIGHT & LABORBuild once, ship to the right hall.
  • Count back from the warehouse date: Each show sets a freight deadline. Our builds take 30 to 45 days, so we plan back from it.
  • Two shops: We build and print in our Fishkill, NY shop and our Las Vegas shop, which sits in the same city as the December 2026 Irrigation Show.
  • Labor rules: Convention centers and hotels set who may install, wire and move equipment. Your project manager runs the install with the labor the show requires.
  • Two cities twice: Savannah, St. Louis and Indianapolis each host two of these events, so one stored booth can work both.
08THE FOLLOW-UPSend the trial data before planting.

Scan every badge with notes: crop, acres, region, the product they asked about and who signs. Send the trial summary, the label or spec sheet and an early-order price within days of the show.

Tag each lead as a grower, a retailer, a consultant, an applicator, an elevator or mill buyer, or an investor. Input decisions are made between December and planting, equipment and grain handling projects around harvest, so measure trials and quotes opened over a full season, not only scans.

THE TRIAL BINDER

Answer the agronomist before the second call.

Growers, retailers and elevator managers check the numbers after the show. Have this ready as a printed sheet and a short digital pack, so the next conversation starts with data.

New to the terms? See the glossary

PLOT # A-27STATUS: SAMPLED

  • 1× One-page product sheet with rates or capacities
  • 1× Trial results by crop, soil and region
  • 1× Label, safety data and registration status
  • 1× Field maps or a recorded demo run
  • 1× Price list and early-order terms
  • 1× Retailer or dealer program
  • 1× Service, parts and training coverage
  • 1× Integration list for the farm software they use
  • 1× Water, energy or drying savings you can source
  • 1× Grower or elevator references in their region
  • 1× Samples, seed or a cutaway for the table
  • 1× One clear next step + a U.S. contact

SAMPLED

10 THE YIELD MATH

Crop, ag tech and grain show budget & ROI Count the cost per acre. Then per customer.

Put numbers on it. Enter your full show budget and your own customer economics to see what breaking even could look like across one planting and harvest cycle.

Budget past the booth fee.

Space & presence
Booth, tabletop or sponsor package, graphics, data wall, screens, sample displays, flooring, furniture and lighting.
Getting there
Freight, equipment move-in, installation, dismantle, drayage and storage between shows.
Running the booth
Electrical, wired internet, lead capture, cleaning, samples, meeting suites and any field day or reception.
Your people & follow-through
Sales, agronomy and engineering time, travel, show-week hotels, dinners and post-show trials.

Ask for itemized quotes and keep a contingency line. At hotel conventions, sponsor packages, meeting suites and room blocks often cost more than the booth; at the national floors, equipment move-in, electrical and labor do. These categories are a planning checklist, not a price estimate.

THE EXHIBIT MATH

Let’s do the math.

An example to get you started. Change the numbers to fit your company.

Use gross profit over the first season of the customer, not one order. Seed and input decisions follow the planting calendar and grain projects follow harvest, so pick one evaluation period (for example, 12 months) for every input.

Real booth prices, published.

What organizers list for space. Add the exhibit, freight, labor, utilities and travel.

ShowPublished priceSource
Commodity Classic2027US$1,730 per 10×10 (1–5 spaces), US$1,650 (6–19), US$1,340 (20+); inline premium +US$420Source ↗
Potato Expo202710×10 US$3,035 early, US$3,195 regular, US$3,395 on-siteSource ↗
NAICC AG PRO EXPO202710×10 US$1,220 members, US$2,430 non-members (deposit included)Source ↗
NAAA Ag Aviation Expo2026Member 10×10 US$905 to US$1,890 by company size; non-member US$4,305; 20×20 island US$5,985; aircraft +US$705Source ↗
USA Rice Outlook Conference20268×10 US$1,200 members, US$1,400 non-members after October 23; electricity US$250Source ↗
ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention2025Member 10×10 US$1,550 until October 17, US$1,950 afterSource ↗
GEAPS Exchange2027Members: 10×10 $3,250 · 10×20 $6,500 · 20×20 $12,800 · 20×30 $19,200 · 20×20 island $14,160 · non-members 10×10 $3,450 to 20×30 island $21,720Source ↗
TCGA Cotton Trade Show2027Indoor 10×10 up to $375 · 20×20 up to $825 · 40×20 up to $1,525 · outdoor $0.45 per sq. ft. under 500 sq. ft., $0.25 over 1,250 sq. ft.Source ↗
Irrigation Show Startup Showcase202610×10 turnkey package $1,550 with three registrations, limited to 10 companiesSource ↗

Row crop, potato, water, grain or air? Five floors, side by side.

Commodity Classic vs. the Potato Expo vs. the Irrigation Show vs. GEAPS Exchange vs. the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo: the five events in this guide with the most published exhibitor detail, compared on what each organizer publishes.

Comparison of five U.S. crop, irrigation, grain and ag aviation shows for 2026–2027
TopicCommodity ClassicPotato ExpoIrrigation ShowGEAPS ExchangeNAAA Ag Aviation Expo
When & whereMarch 3–5, 2027, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New OrleansJanuary 5–7, 2027, Gaylord Rockies, Aurora (Denver)December 7–10, 2026 (trade show December 9–10), Las Vegas Convention CenterFebruary 20–23, 2027, Kansas City Convention CenterNovember 16–18, 2026, Savannah Convention Center
Who attendsCorn, soybean, wheat and sorghum farmers; 12,122 total attendees in 2026, including 5,111 farmersU.S. potato growers and industry members; 1,800+ from a dozen countries in 2023Irrigation makers, distributors, dealers, contractors, consultants and growers; close to 4,000, per the Irrigation AssociationElevator, storage and grain processing operations, maintenance and safety staff and managersAerial applicators, operators and pilots, plus ag aviation suppliers
Who exhibits440 companies on 2,983 booths in 2026: seed, crop protection, fertilizer, machinery, precision and farm financeSeed, storage, harvest and handling equipment, crop protection, fertilizer and potato supply chain companiesPivots, drip, pumps, controls, sensors and water management technology, for farm and landscapeOver 450 exhibitors on a 300,000 sq ft Expo Hall: handling, storage, drying, dust control and safety140+ exhibitors: aircraft makers and dealers, spray systems, guidance, drones, chemicals and insurance
Booth price2027: $1,730 per 10×10 for 1–5 spaces, $1,340 for 20+; inline premium +$4202027: 10×10 $3,195 regular to December 18, 2026, $3,395 on-site; two passes, drape, table and sign includedStandard rates not confirmed yet; Startup Showcase 10×10 package $1,550 (2026)2027 members: 10×10 $3,250 to 20×30 $19,200 inline; 20×20 island $14,1602026 members: 10×10 $905 to $1,890 by company size; non-members $4,305; aircraft +$705
Good to knowSold out with a wait list in 2026; large equipment moves in February 26–28, 2027Booths include no carpet2027 moves to San Antonio, November 15–18, with the trade show on November 17–18Innovation Stations host small-group equipment demos on the floorSold out with a wait list; 2027 moves to Oklahoma City, November 15–17

Figures are each organizer's own, with the year where the organizer gives one. The Irrigation Show and NAAA rows describe the late-2026 editions; their 2027 rates are not confirmed yet.

Looking for an old show name?

Several shows have been renamed or replaced. Here’s where they went.

Second lookHarvest, bin & horizon

Head. Kernel. Bin. Then the contract.

A wheat stalk pulled to check the fill, bins at dusk, dent corn in a pile and the last light on the tramlines: where every input ends up.

Young man in a pale shirt pulling a stalk to check the grain in a ripe wheat field against a bright sky
09Pulling a head to check the fill.
Row of steel grain bins on flat farmland under a deep blue evening sky
10Bins after dark.
Golden wheat field with tramlines running toward a low sunset sky
11Tramlines at last light.
Close view of dried yellow corn kernels piled high
12Dent corn, dried down.

11 SAMPLE TAKEN. ASK AWAY.

Crop, ag tech and grain show FAQ Plain questions. Sourced answers.

Cupped hands lifting dark grain from a woven basket
Grain, cupped and counted.

Which crop and ag tech events draw the most people in the U.S.?

Commodity Classic is the largest, with 12,122 total attendees in 2026, including 5,111 farmers, per Commodity Classic. By published figures it is followed by the Irrigation Show (close to 4,000 irrigation professionals), the ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention (over 3,000 seed professionals each December), the Potato Expo (1,800+ in 2023), World Agri-Tech in San Francisco (1,500+) and the Spray Drone End User Conference (about 1,400 expected for 2027). The Top 8 on this page gives each source.

When and where is Commodity Classic 2027?

March 3–5, 2027, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Future sites are Atlanta (March 1–3, 2028), San Antonio (2029) and Orlando (2030), per the organizer.

How much is a booth at Commodity Classic, and is there a wait list?

For 2027 a 10×10 costs $1,730 each for one to five spaces, $1,650 for six to nineteen and $1,340 for twenty or more, plus $420 for an inline premium. The 2026 show sold out with a wait list, and over 55 new companies got on the floor from it after cancellations. The certificate of insurance is due January 15, 2027.

What does a booth cost at GEAPS Exchange 2027?

Member rates are $3,250 for a 10×10, $6,500 for a 10×20, $12,800 for a 20×20 and $19,200 for a 20×30 inline; a 20×20 island is $14,160. Non-members pay $3,450 to $21,720. The show runs February 20–23, 2027 at the Kansas City Convention Center, per GEAPS.

When is the Potato Expo 2027, and what does a booth include?

January 5–7, 2027, at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, near Denver. A 10×10 is $3,195 at the regular rate through December 18, 2026 and $3,395 on-site; each booth includes two All-Access Passes, drape, a table and a sign, but no carpet.

Where is the Irrigation Show in 2026 and 2027?

The 2026 show runs December 7–10 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with the trade show on December 9–10. The 2027 show moves to San Antonio, Texas, November 15–18, with the trade show on November 17–18, per the Irrigation Association.

Is there a startup program at the Irrigation Show?

Yes. The Startup Showcase is a turnkey 10×10 package for $1,550 (2026), limited to 10 companies, with a table, two chairs, carpet, a sign and three free registrations. Showcase companies can enter the Startup of the Year contest, and New Product Contest entries go on the Innovation and Excellence Wall.

What is the biggest spray drone conference in the U.S.?

The Spray Drone End User Conference, which bills itself as the largest ag drone gathering in North America. The 2027 edition runs January 11–14 at the Savannah Convention Center, with about 1,400 attendees expected from 40 states and 20 countries, and its trade show opens to the general public for the first time.

How much is exhibit space at the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo?

For the November 16–18, 2026 show in Savannah, a member 10×10 costs $905, $1,365 or $1,890 depending on company size, a non-member 10×10 $4,305 and a 20×20 island $5,985; aircraft or truck and trailer space adds $705 each. The trade show is sold out with a wait list, and the 2027 expo moves to Oklahoma City, November 15–17.

Which conferences reach ag retailers?

The ARA Conference & Expo (December 1–3, 2026, JW Marriott Austin), the CPM Short Course & MCPR Trade Show (December 8–10, 2026, Hilton Minneapolis), the IFCA Winter Convention in Peoria (January 2027), Tech Hub LIVE (July 19–21, 2027, Des Moines) and the Agronomy Conference & Expo (August 9–11, 2027, Indianapolis), where qualified retail agronomists attend free.

When is the ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention 2026?

December 7–10, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. It is the former CSS & Seed Expo, back in Chicago after three years in Orlando, with an exhibit hall and meeting suites. ASTA has not published 2026 booth rates; in 2025 a member 10×10 was $1,550 until October 17 and $1,950 after.

What does a booth cost at the NAICC AG PRO EXPO?

A 10×10 is $1,220 for members and $2,430 for non-members, each including a refundable deposit. The 2027 meeting runs January 25–30 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch; installation is January 26 and the hall is open Wednesday to Friday.

Is World Agri-Tech a farmer trade show?

No. World Agri-Tech in San Francisco (March 9–10, 2027, San Francisco Marriott Marquis) is a summit for investors and corporate innovation teams: 1,500+ attendees, 77% at C-suite or director level, including 326 investors. Start-ups get a branded booth with two passes in the Start-Up Arena; larger companies buy sponsorships.

Which grain handling and milling shows are in this guide?

GEAPS Exchange (February 20–23, 2027, Kansas City), the NGFA Country Elevator Conference (December 8–10, 2026, St. Louis; December 12–14, 2027 at the Omni Louisville), the TCGA Annual Meeting & Cotton Trade Show for ginners (April 1–2, 2027, Lubbock) and the IAOM Annual Conference & Expo for millers (April 27–29, 2027, Schaumburg, Illinois).

What crop and ag tech events are in Savannah?

Two, both at the Savannah Convention Center: the NAAA Ag Aviation Expo on November 16–18, 2026 and the Spray Drone End User Conference on January 11–14, 2027.

Commodity Classic or the ag retail conventions: where should an input brand go?

Go to Commodity Classic to meet growers in volume: 90% of its farmer attendees are decision makers, per the organizer. Go to ARA, MCPR, IFCA and NAICC to meet the retailers and crop consultants who recommend and resell inputs. Many brands do both, with a large booth in March and 10×10s or tabletops in December and January.

What is InfoAg called now?

The Fertilizer Institute's Agronomy Conference & Expo took over from InfoAg. The 2027 event runs August 9–11 at the JW Marriott Indianapolis, and qualified retail agronomists attend free.

Can Purple Exhibits build a hotel ballroom booth and a national floor booth for the same brand?

Yes. We design a light kit for the 10×10 and tabletop conventions and a larger build for Commodity Classic or GEAPS Exchange, using the same graphics, so the brand looks the same in both rooms. Builds take 30 to 45 days in our Fishkill, NY and Las Vegas shops, and your project manager runs the install with the labor the show requires.

12 SPEAK FLUENT AGRONOMY

Crop, ag tech and grain glossary The terms behind the trial plot.

Variable rate, NDVI, seed treatment, test weight, bushel shrink. The words agronomists, applicators, elevator managers and show staff use every day, in plain English, so nothing gets lost between the yield map and the purchase order.

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Seed & inputs

Seed treatment
A coating of fungicide, insecticide or biological applied to seed before planting to protect it in the first weeks. Treaters and coaters are shown at ASTA.
Hybrid
Seed from crossing two parent lines, sold for vigor and yield. Corn growers pick hybrids by maturity and trait package each winter.
Biostimulant
A product that helps a plant take up nutrients or handle stress, rather than feeding it or killing a pest. Makers and distributors meet at the Biostimulants World Congress.
Early-order discount
A lower price for seed or inputs booked months before planting. December and January meetings are where many of these orders start.
Trial plot
A strip or block of a field where a product is tested beside an untreated check, so the result can be measured and shown.
Independent crop consultant
An agronomist paid by the farmer, not by a seller, to scout fields and recommend inputs. NAICC is their association.
Recertification credits
Hours of approved training that keep a pesticide license or a CCA credential current; sessions at the No-Till Conference carry both.

Precision & ag tech

Variable rate
Applying seed, fertilizer or chemical at different rates across one field, following a prescription map.
Prescription map
A field map that tells the planter, spreader or drone how much to apply in each zone.
NDVI
Normalized difference vegetation index: a measure from drone or satellite images that shows how green and dense a crop is, zone by zone.
Spray drone
A multirotor aircraft with a tank and nozzles that applies crop protection from the air over small or hard-to-reach fields.
Aerial applicator
A pilot or company that applies seed, fertilizer or crop protection from aircraft. NAAA is their association.
Swath width
The width covered in one pass by a sprayer, drone or aircraft. Buyers compare it with acres per hour.

Water

Center pivot
A long sprinkler line on wheeled towers that turns around a fixed point and waters a circle of crop.
Drip irrigation
Tubing that delivers water at the root of each plant, row by row, with little lost to the air.
Soil moisture sensor
A probe left in the field that reports how much water the soil holds, so the irrigator knows when to run.

Grain

Country elevator
A local grain buying and storage point where farmers deliver at harvest. Its managers meet at the NGFA Country Elevator Conference.
Bucket elevator leg
The tall vertical conveyor with buckets on a belt that lifts grain to the top of a bin or elevator.
Test weight
The weight of a set volume of grain, a quick check of quality that affects price at the elevator.
Shrink
The weight grain loses as it dries, or the deduction an elevator takes for it.
Bin entry
Going inside a grain bin, a high-risk task with permits, harnesses and lockout rules. Safety vendors exhibit at GEAPS Exchange.
Gin
The plant that separates cotton fiber from seed and presses it into bales. Ginners meet at the TCGA show in Lubbock.

12 MORE AGRICULTURE GUIDES

More agriculture trade show guides Other fields. Same plan.

Purple builds for the whole farm calendar. These guides cover the rest of it.

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How we put this guide together, sources and photo credits

Researched and written by the Purple Exhibits team. Updated November 9, 2026. Show dates, venues, prices and rules come from each organizer’s published pages, linked on every show card. Fit notes, booth ideas and planning tools are our editorial guidance from building booths for crops, ag tech & grain exhibitors. Listings are not paid placements. The guide covers U.S. business-to-business events plus selected international shows.

Photos: Monica Mena Santos / Pexels · Ebubekir TOĞACI / Pexels · Marco Antonio Casique Reyes / Pexels · Adriano Marquez / Pexels · Atsahyel Aaron / Pexels · 光术 山影 / Pexels · Amar Preciado / Pexels · Yudi Ding / Pexels · Garon Piceli / Pexels · Krishab Shrestha / Pexels · veeru edits / Pexels · Engin Akyurt / Pexels · Natalia Sevruk / Pexels · Shiwa Yachachin / Pexels · Bekir Donmez / Pexels · Emre Aslıhak / Pexels · Vietnam Hidden Light / Pexels · Alasdair Braxton / Pexels · Amar .M / Pexels · Efrem Efre / Pexels · Süleyman Şahan / Pexels · Kadir Altıntaş / Pexels. Booth photographs: Purple Exhibits.

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