Agricultural technology is tightly intertwined with American farming. Groundbreaking inventions like the combine harvester fundamentally changed the way farmers do their work. Today, from drones to self-driving machines, ag tech continues to advance. Visitors to this year’s 2026 Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, can see that innovation up close. The future is here.
“Technology surrounds all of us. Figuring out how it applies, where the value lies and how it can help an operation is where the Farm Progress Show can help. The one-on-one conversations that increase understanding and build trust are at the core of a trade show,” said Matt Jungmann, senior director of events for Farm Progress and an Illinois farmer.
Since its inception in 1953, the Farm Progress Show has served as a premiere North American showcase for established products and emerging technologies built by startups, such as autonomous tractors and drones. Visitors to this year’s show, running Sept. 1-3, can expect to see the latest machines from small and large companies, including John Deere, Case IH and Agco.
“Not everything you see is applicable to every operation, but it might spark a thought or conversation about how to do things differently, or give a glimpse of what things might look like down the road,” Jungmann said.
Technology showcase
Hundreds of machinery brands will bring their latest offerings to the show. Among many others, visitors can expect to see the following at the 2026 Farm Progress Show:
John Deere. Showcased this year will be the model year 2027 8 Series tractors (250-410 hp), featuring an enhanced operator experience with three new CommandX transmission drive lever options and a redesigned CommandARM control layout.
Also available for viewing will be the new 8R and 8RX tractors with horsepower options up to 540 hp, featuring the JD14 engine with optional peak power Intelligent Power Management that delivers up to 634 hp.
Likewise, Deere will showcase its next-generation See & Spray Gen 2 technology, now expanded to wheat, barley and canola, with variable-rate capability that automatically adjusts application rates at the nozzle level using real-time biomass detection.
Starting in 2027, See & Scout field insights will come standard on all See & Spray Gen 2 sprayers. With cameras constantly on, the system can automatically record and stream data to the Operations Center.
Fendt. Expect first-ever product reveals and a global press conference taking place right in the Fendt exhibit (Booth 1002). Visitors will be among the first to get exclusive previews of key updates across Fendt’s popular tractor and planter platforms.
Additionally, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, will feature a landmark moment for the brand, with the first Fendt international press conference to take place in the U.S. Agco and Fendt leadership will be on hand to speak with media representatives and social media influencers from across the globe. The press conference will be open to the public.
Massey Ferguson. The brand will showcase the MF 5S Series with Dyna-VT continuously variable transmission, giving visitors a closer look at a tractor built around simple, stepless speed control and straightforward operation. The Dyna-VT system offers infinitely variable-speed settings to support optimum fuel efficiency and operator comfort, with the flexibility for operators to choose pedal or lever modes at any time.
PTx. Among other things, the PTx exhibit (Booth 634) will showcase Precision Planting’s ArrowTube. The first-of-its-kind corn seed-orienting device will be on display, giving farmers a firsthand look at technology that puts seeds tip down and embryos sideways in order to promote consistent emergence and maximum sunlight capture. Precision Planting's SymphonyVision Duo also will be showcased, along with the brand’s autonomous OutRun harvest system.
New products coverage
For those who can’t attend in person, Farm Progress editors will scour vendor booths to find the latest products. Their findings will be published over several months digitally and in print magazines, and organized by category in a special-edition e-book.
It’s an arduous endeavor. If past shows are an indicator, expect to see more than 200 new products at this year’s show. To be considered, new products must feature more than a new coat of paint. Updated models of tractors, combines, tillage tools, planter attachments and fertilizer tools get included only if they possess a new feature or a notable update.
Among others, this year’s New Products Team includes Andy Castillo, machinery editor for Farm Progress; Gil Gullickson, editor of Wallaces Farmer; Jennifer Kiel, editor of Michigan Farmer and Ohio Farmer; Allison Lynch, editor of Indiana Prairie Farmer; Raney Rapp, Farm Press senior staff writer; Whitney Shannon, Farm Press staff writer; Ava Splear, staff writer at Prairie Farmer; and Chris Torres, editor of American Agriculturalist.
Look for these editors wearing a Farm Progress shirt and carrying a camera. Take time to say hello. And if you’ve run across a favorite new product, let them know. Every good reporter loves a good tip, especially from a farmer!