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
To book a camping spot, email: waynefaircamping@gmail.com
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
July 28th is dedicated exclusively to off-site Manure Expo Tours. Choose one of the below and be sure to register early to secure your seat on the bus.
- Tour early-bird prices start at $50 USD per person
- For the best rates, register online by June 30, 2026.
- Pre-registration is required, space is limited and walk-up registrations are not guaranteed.
- To help protect the health of livestock and maintain farm biosecurity, we ask that tour participants avoid contact with livestock for at least 24 hours prior to the tour.
7:30am – 12:00pm
Tour 1: Composting, Renewable Energy and Modern Cattle Care
This half‑day experience highlighting agricultural operations that transform waste into valuable resources. Stops include Bacon Hill Farm, home to an anaerobic digester that generated methane‑powered electricity beginning in 2005 and operated for 15 years as part of Olean Energy; Doernemann Composting, a permitted facility established in 1999 that provides composting services alongside a construction and demolition landfill; and Reigle Cattle Company, a family‑run cattle operation that recently expanded with the addition of new roller‑compacted concrete pens.
- Registration includes a two-day Expo pass
7:45am – 12:00pm
Tour 2: Research, Technology and Regenerative Farming
The tour includes the Haskell Agricultural Laboratory, a University of Nebraska site featuring long-term organic versus inorganic fertilizer trials, nitrogen-sensing technology, and insights into nearby egg producer Michael Foods. It also stops at the Kvols Beef Feedlot, a multi-generation livestock operation that expanded with the addition of a deep-pit beef barn and shares real-world experiences with the system. The final stop is the Junior Pfanstiel Farm, a 270-acre regenerative organic operation focused on reducing chemical inputs and improving soil fertility through the use of cover crops.
- Registration includes a two-day Expo pass
8:00am – 3:15pm
Tour 3: Poultry Production and Manufacturing
Experience a look at the poultry industry from barn to processing and equipment manufacturing. Participants will take a drive‑by tour of a broiler farm, where the on‑board guide will highlight key features of the active broiler facility. The tour then stops at the Lincoln Premium Poultry Processing Plant, a state‑of‑the‑art Fremont facility built to supply Costco’s rotisserie chickens and capable of processing more than 10 million pounds of chicken each week while employing roughly 1,200 workers. The final stop is Mighty Giant, a factory that produces tub grinders and litter‑loading equipment essential for poultry manure handling.
- Registration includes a two-day Expo pass
- Registration includes lunch
1:00pm – 6:00pm
Tour 4: Innovation in Livestock and Manure Equipment
This tour features a half-day exploration of two livestock operations and one manufacturing facility. Participants will visit Zobel Family Farms, a three-generation beef and pork operation recognized with the 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award for its commitment to responsible production practices. The tour then stops at Bar K, a beef feedlot that showcases a deep pit confinement system designed to protect the environment and retain valuable nitrogen during manure collection and storage. The final stop is West Point Implement, a regional leader in manure application and feedlot management equipment, including the well-known SpreadAll Manure Spreader line.
- Registration includes a two-day Expo pass
7:30am – 4:40pm
Tour 5: Family Fun: Ag, Wildlife and Nebraska History
This tour is a full-day experience designed for visitors of all ages and features a blend of agriculture, wildlife, and Nebraska history. The tour begins at Pfanny’s Farm, a family-owned agrotourism destination dedicated to land stewardship and known for combining traditional and modern crop and livestock management practices that support long-term soil and natural resource health. Participants also visit 4 Aces Dairy, a 180-head robotic dairy where automation significantly reduces labor needs and guests can observe milking technology in action through a 24/7 viewing room. The tour continues with a stop at Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area, home to a 50-acre fishing lake and more than 2,000 acres of prime habitat for deer, turkey, pheasant, and quail, where visitors will enjoy a boxed lunch. The day concludes at the Ashfall Fossil Beds, a rare type of fossil site called lagerstätten that provides an exceptional ecological “snapshot” of ancient organisms.
- Registration does not include any passes to the Expo days.
- The $80 registration includes lunch and fees required to enter Phanny’s Farm & Ashfall Fossil Beds
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
MAXIMIZING MANURE NITROGEN EFFICIENCY: THE ROLE OF NITROGEN INHIBITORS
Javed Iqbal
PANEL: CAREERS IN MANURE
Ryan Loofe, Robb Meinen, Michelle Bertholet, Joe Guenther, 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
4:00pm
COMPARISON OF MANURE REGULATIONS ACROSS STATE LINES
Dan Andersen
MANURE VARIABILITY: USING MANURE SENSING TO IMPROVE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT
Joe Sanford
Manure Gas 101: Don’t Trust Your Nose
Matt Nonnenman, Aaron Yoder
4:30pm
WEED SEEDS AND OTHER MANURE CONTAMINANTS
Chryseis Modderman
INNOVATIONS IN MANURE MANAGEMENT
Mahmoud Sharara, Doug Hamilton
5:00pm
INDUSTRY SESSION:
PUCKS PUMP SCHOOL
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
MANURE AND FERTILIZER: SOIL, CROP AND WATER IMPACTS
Amy Schmidt
PANEL: FROM BARN TO FIELD: PLASTIC PATHWAYS
Brian Grady, Rod Geise, Eugene Traush, Bobbi Stromer, Alfredo DiConstanzo
Manure management system selection: ManureTech decision-support tools
Rick Stowell
11:00am
Filling the Soil Health Gap with Manure
Caro Cordova
DYNAMIC MANURE CREDITING WITH 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!
2026 Speakers
Aaron Yoder
Alfredo DiCostanzo
Amy Millmier Schmidt
Bobbi Stromer
Brian Grady
Carolina Cordova
Daniel Andersen
Doug Hamilton
Eugene Trausch
Jackson Stansell
Javed Iqbal
Joe Guenther
Joe Sanford
Mahmoud Sharara
Matt Helmers
Matt Nonnenmann
Megan Dresbach
Melissa Wilson
Michelle Bertholet
Nancy Bohl Bormann
Richard Stowell
Robb Meinen
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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