By Blake Jackson
The Wisconsin Corn•Soy Expo reaffirmed itself as one of the Midwest’s leading events for grain producers, agribusiness professionals, and agricultural leaders. This year’s gathering attracted more than 1,200 attendees, filling the trade show floor and educational sessions with energy, discussion, and forward-looking ideas for Wisconsin agriculture.
The level of engagement was so strong that American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger and other national agricultural leaders described the event as a “mini Commodity Classic,” highlighting the depth of programming and the significant industry presence packed into two days.
The agenda reflected the wide range of challenges and opportunities facing today’s producers. Attendees heard from keynote speakers on markets, policy, and global trade, while also participating in practical breakout sessions focused on technology adoption, crop protection strategies, sustainability initiatives, and risk management tools.
Sessions on precision agriculture, data management, renewable fuels, and emerging uses for corn and soybeans were consistently well attended, underscoring farmers’ desire for both innovation and real-world applications.
“Events like the Corn•Soy Expo don’t just inform today’s decisions, they help shape the future of Wisconsin agriculture,” said Luke Goessling, Wisconsin Soybean Association (WSA) director. “The conversations happening here will have lasting impacts on our farms, our markets and our communities.”
Networking was another cornerstone of the Expo. More than 120 exhibitors showcased equipment, seed, crop inputs, and emerging technologies, giving farmers direct access to industry experts.
“This is a very important event for us to sponsor and be part of for the networking across different industries that are here but also different growers,” said Vince Davis of BASF Agricultural Solutions.
“It really brings together a perfect blend of agronomy information, marketing, everything across the board that’s important for row crop agriculture and the farmers in our state.”
For newer companies like Nano-Yield, the Expo also provided valuable exposure. “I’ve had great interactions here, and I knew this was an event I wanted to help sponsor to keep healthy and keeping going for future years,” said Kyleen Bruss, regional sales manager of Nano-Yield.
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Categories: Wisconsin, Business, Crops, Corn, Soybeans