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
7:30am – 5:00pm
OFF-SITE INDUSTRY TOURS
Stay tuned for tour details, departure times and registration details.
7:30am – 12:00pm
Tour 1: 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, nitrogensensing technology, and insights into nearby egg producer Michael Foods. It also stops at the Kvols Beef Feedlot, a multigeneration 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 270acre regenerative organic operation focused on reducing chemical inputs and improving soil fertility through the use of cover crops.
7:45am – 12:00pm
Tour 2: 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.
8:00am – 1:15pm
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.
1:00pm – 5:40pm
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 feed lot that showcases a lined runoff holding pond and a modern manure management system designed to protect the environment. The final stop is West Point Implement, a regional leader in manure application and feedlot management equipment, including the well known Spread All Manure Spreader line.
1:00pm – 5:40pm
Tour 5: Family Fun
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 agro tourism 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 180head 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 50acre 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.
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, Keith Mach, 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
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, Eugene Traush, 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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