DECATUR, ILL. — Farm Progress is proud to announce the return of the Farm Progress Show to its biennial Decatur, Illinois, location on Aug. 26-28, 2025. This year’s event celebrates 20 years since Decatur became the show’s established home, alternating with Boone, Iowa, as the show’s permanent locations. From its origins in Armstrong, Illinois, in 1953 to today’s status as the nation’s leading outdoor agricultural event, the Farm Progress Show continues to connect generations of farmers with groundbreaking technologies and solutions.
“We’re incredibly proud to celebrate two decades of agricultural innovation at our permanent Decatur site,” said Matt Jungmann, senior national events director for Farm Progress. “What began with the excitement of paved streets has evolved into the premier showcase for cutting-edge agricultural technology and solutions. The 2025 show represents not just our history, but the future of farming.”
2025 Show Highlights
- New interactive drone program with demonstrations and educational opportunities for precision aerial applications.
- Dedicated cover crop demonstration plots, expanding the event’s focus on sustainable farming practices
- Comprehensive Ride-and-Drive program featuring UTVs, autonomous equipment and smart sprayers from leading manufacturers.
- Full-scale Air Tractor agricultural applicator plane on display across two exhibitor lots.
- Air-conditioned Hospitality Building provided by the Propane Education Research Council.
The 2025 Farm Progress Show will continue to showcase comprehensive field demonstrations at the Decatur site. Corn was planted by mid-April to ensure optimal conditions for live harvesting demonstrations. Visitors will experience the latest advancements in seed technology, crop protection products and agricultural equipment.
Show Information
- Dates: Aug. 26-28, 2025
- Location: Decatur, Illinois
- Show Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT daily
- Admission: $15 advance tickets (available online starting June 1); $25 at the gate
Advance tickets, golf cart reservations and hotel accommodations can be booked online. For more information, visit www.farmprogressshow.com.
