The Expo is a full day of FREE events designed to make you a better producer, all under one roof – the Fargodome. The Expo features informative breakout sessions on current issues affecting your operation, nationally-acclaimed speakers covering important topics and a trade show featuring companies showcasing emerging technologies and products. You will have the opportunity to network with your peers and industry experts at these sessions and during a provided breakfast and lunch. Read on to discover just what Expo has to offer you!

Face-to-Face Time with National Commodity Leaders
North Dakota’s farmers wield influence well beyond the state’s geographical borders. While they may not be front of mind, North Dakota corn and soybean farmers have a network or resources working on their behalf in the state, nationally and overseas. Checkoff funds support statewide and global efforts to increase demand, to sustain production research, to connect with consumers and to grow new markets for the state’s corn and soybeans.

Several of those farmer-supported resources will be highlighted during a Hot Topic panel at the 2020 Northern Corn and Soybean Expo. The panel will be moderated by Michelle Rook of AgWeek TV. Panelists will include Mace Thornton, vice president of communications and marketing strategy for the United Soybean Board (USB); Jon Doggett, CEO of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA); and Ryan Findlay, CEO of the American Soybean Association (ASA). The panel will take place from 11:00am – 11:45am on the Main Stage. You will have a chance to ask questions during the panel, and continue your conversations with these influential panelists in the speaker pavilion on the trade show floor following the panel.

Breakout Sessions: Tailor Your Expo Experience
Breakout sessions at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo will help North Dakota farmers better understand issues which they may face on their farms. The topics have been carefully selected to provide farmers with relevant and timely information about key issues they are currently facing and will help attendees understand some of the current challenges in the agriculture industry. Choose from a variety of sessions and learn about topics ranging from biofuels, to weed management, to managing your risk in 2020.

Additionally, all breakout sessions qualify for CEUs! Continuing education is a great way to stay at the top of your field and keep your certification current. See the full selection of breakout topics to tailor your Expo experience and to meet your specific needs!

Checkoff Supported Research on Display
Corn and Soybean checkoff supported research and outcomes will be on display on the trade show floor in booth RP. Researchers will be on hand to explain their work and to describe the results, including what they mean for North Dakota farmers. The Research Pavilion will be open for the duration of the expo, beginning at 7:15am.

The North Dakota Corn Growers Association (NDCGA) Trade Show booth and Annual Meeting
The North Dakota Corn Growers Association will be in booth 29. Stop by to visit with your NDCGA representatives and to sign up or renew your NDCGA membership. Producers who sign-up or renew their membership during the expo will receive a special “Thank you!” gift!

A must-attend event for all NDCGA members and prospective members on Tuesday afternoon, the North Dakota Corn Growers Association Annual Meeting is your opportunity to hear from grower leaders and get updates about legislative issues that the NDCGA is following. This meeting also highlights award winners for the NDCGA Scholarship Program and Photo Contest, and will feature board elections for Districts 2, 5 and 7. Farmers will also receive updates from North Dakota’s congressional delegation.

The annual meeting will run during the 11:45am – 12:45pm lunch period and will be held in the lunch area on the trade show floor.

Grain Bin Rescue Demonstration
Join us for demonstrations on grain bin rescue. Help prevent farmer and grain worker tragedies by learning proper safety precautions and techniques, and see the latest rescuing equipment. Team members from the Sheyenne Valley Technical Rescue Team and Kindred Fire Department will be on-hand to answer questions and bring awareness to the hazards and hidden dangers of grain handling operations.

Expansive Trade Show
The Trade Show is full of companies featuring emerging technologies and new information. Companies showcase their latest products as part of the annual trade show. Check out the exhibitor list and plan to visit more than 75 important industry experts during the Expo. The Trade Show will be open for the duration of the expo, beginning at 7:15am.

You are highly encouraged to pre-register. Corn and Soybean producers that pre-register avoid the lines at the door, are guaranteed breakfast and lunch, get an event reminder and event weather announcements. Pre-registrations closes at 6:00pm on February 2, 2020. Onsite registration for the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo is available from 7:15am to 1pm on Tuesday, February 4 at the Fargodome. Learn more, see a full agenda and register for FREE at NorthernCornSoyExpo.com.

*Agenda subject to change