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Events

We sponsor, exhibit or present at agricultural events and farm shows throughout the year in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Featured event

Side X Side conference

In-person
September 28-29, 2026
Deadwood, Sorth Dakota

Side X Side is a conference for young and beginning producers to gain strategies in succession planning, financial management, and risk mitigation—while building community, sharing ideas, and expanding networks to lead their operations into the future.

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Annual event for young and beginning producers

Upcoming events

Dakotafest

IN-PERSON
August 18-20, 2026
Mitchell, South Dakota

The event showcases agriculture-focused products, services and technologies from over 400 exhibitors as well as provide fun for the whole family.

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Two economists and a lender series: How interest rates quietly change every decision you’re about to make

LIVE WEBINAR
August 27
12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. Central Time

Interest rates don’t just affect loans—they influence nearly every financial decision on your operation. In this session, we’ll show how the time value of money shows up in real-world decisions like financing, equipment purchases, and land investments—and how rising rates quietly shift what makes sense and what doesn’t.

Husker Harvest Days

IN-PERSON
September 15-17, 2026
Grand Island, Nebraska

Event is known as the world's largest totally irrigated working farm show that showcases the latest agricultural technology and products.

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Side X Side conference

IN-PERSON
Coming to Five Regional Locations:
Cedar Falls • Sioux Falls • Manhattan • Fargo • Deadwood

Side X Side is where young and beginning producers come together to learn, connect and build the skills that support long‑term success.

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