Manure Expo 2026 in
Professionalism in Nutrient Management
The North American Manure Expo visits Nebraska in 2026! Participate in tours on July 28th and join us at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wayne, NE on July 29-30 where attendees will enjoy live equipment demonstrations, education sessions and explore more than fifty exhibitors at the premier outdoor event dedicated to nutrient management.
Don’t miss out! Join us next July in Nebraska to experience the latest in manure innovation, technology and solutions.
2026 Expo Location
Wayne County Fairgrounds
301 Pheasant Run, Wayne, NE 68787
Nearest Airports // Sioux City Gateway Airport (SUX), Eppley Airfield, Omaha (OMA)
Accommodations
Wayne, Nebraska
Norfolk, Nebraska (40 min. drive)
Sioux City, Iowa (60 min. drive)
- Hampton Inn & Suites Sioux City South
- Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sioux City North
RV Rentals
- Red 10 RV
- 3 Sons RV Resort
- RV Share
Camping
- Wayne Country Fairgrounds
Camper Hookup – Contact Trevor Hartman: 402-640-5000 - Prairie Park, Wayne, NE
- Victor Park, Wayne, NE
- Lions RV Park, Wayne, NE
Agenda
Credits will be offered where applicable.
Tour Day
7:30am – 5:00pm
OFF-SITE INDUSTRY TOURS
Stay tuned for tour details, departure times and registration details.
9:00am – 5:00pm
EXHIBITOR SET-UP
Exhibitors will be sent their pre-scheduled load-in times by July 8, 2026.
Expo Day 1
7:30am
Expo Grounds Open
Explore the expo and visit with exhibitors throughout the entire day
9:00am
Liquid Manure Demonstrations
10:00am
Confined Space Safety Training Demonstration
10:30am – 11:00am
Educational Sessions
Sheep & Goat Arena
Swine Arena
Mini Theatre
10:30am
MIND YOUR MANURE MANNERS
Amy Schmidt
USING NITROGEN INHIBITORS WITH MANURE
Javed Iqbal
PANEL: CAREERS IN MANURE MANAGEMENT
Ryan Loofe, Robb Meinen, Michelle Bertholet, Megan Dresbach
11:00am
MANURE SAMPLING TECHNIQUES & TIPS
Melissa Wilson, Nancy Bohl Bormann
EDGE-OF-FIELD PRACTICES FOR PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATED SURFACE WATER
Matt Helmers
12:00pm
Research Poster Judging Session
1:30pm
Trolley/Buses depart to Off-site Agitation Demos
2:00pm
Agitation Demonstrations
4:00pm
Educational Sessions
Sheep & Goat Arena
Swine Arena
Mini Theatre
Petting Zoo Hall
4:00pm
COMPARISON OF MANURE REGULATIONS ACROSS STATE LINES
Speaker TBD
PRECISION MANURE APPLICATION
Joe Sanford
INDUSTRY SESSION:
PUCKS PUMP SCHOOL
Joe Hesse
PANEL: SAFETY
Speakers TBD
4:30pm
WEED SEEDS AND OTHER MANURE CONTAMINANTS
Chryseis Modderman
INNOVATIONS IN MANURE MANAGEMENT
Mahmoud Sharara, Doug Hamilton
5:00pm
Expo Grounds Close
Expo Day 2
7:30am
Expo Grounds Open
Explore the expo and visit with exhibitors throughout the entire day
9:00am
Solid Manure Demonstrations
10:30am – 11:30am
Educational Sessions
Sheep & Goat Arena
Swine Arena
Mini Theatre
10:30am
IMPACTS ON SOILS, CROPS, AND WATER OF MANURE AND INORGANIC FERTILIZERS
Amy Schmidt
PANEL: FROM BARN TO FIELD: PLASTIC PATHWAYS
George Huber, Rod Geise, Chris DeClark, Bobbi Stromer, Alfredo DiConstanzo
MANURE TECHNOLOGY DST
Speaker TBD
11:00am
MANURE SAMPLING TECHNIQUES & TIPS
Melissa Wilson, Nancy Bohl Bormann
MANURE AND IN-SEASON NITROGEN MANAGEMENT
Jackson Stansell
2:30pm
Hose Release Demonstration
3:30pm
Spill Response Demonstration
5:00pm
Expo Grounds Close ~ See you next year in Ontario!
EXPO’S
first Expo was in 2001
OF EQUIPMENT
showcased annually at the Expo
EDUCATION SESSIONS DELIVERED
high quality content from experts
TOURS
highlighting the latest in innovation and nutrient management
DIFFERENT STATES & PROVINCES
have hosted the Manure Expo
2026 Exhibitors
Interested in Exhibiting?
Contact Sharon Kauk for more information on sponsoring or exhibiting. skauk@annexbusinessmedia.com | 519-410-4854
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