Agronomy Conference and Expo
Agronomy Conference and Expo
Agronomy Conference and Expo
August 4, 2025 - August 6, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN
Centered on ag retail, this conference serves as a platform to expand agronomic knowledge, network with peers, and discover new market opportunities, while digging into the dynamics of effective business practices. The conference aims to empower attendees with actionable solutions they can bring back to their businesses and customers while exploring the future of agriculture. The expo will provide hands-on engagement and exhibits that showcase the latest innovations.
Top 4 Reasons to Attend the Agronomy Conference & Expo
Who should attend?
The Agronomy Conference and Expo is designed for professionals in ag retail making management decisions related to hiring and purchasing, sales and marketing, and anyone with divisional, regional/multi-location, or country level responsibilities.
Who should exhibit?
If Ag Retail is your customer, this is the conference for you!
Potential Exhibitors:
- Agricultural technology
- Seed and plant genetics
- Biostimulants
- Fertilizer and soil health
- Crop protection and pest management
- Machinery and equipment manufacturers
- Sustainable farming providers
Why attend?
At the 2025 Agronomy Conference and Expo, expect to ENHANCE your agronomic expertise, GROW your connections and EMBRACE innovation.
CONFERENCE FEES
TFI Member Early Bird: $350
Non-Member Early Bird: $495
Regular Member: $450
Regular Non-Member: $694
Student or University Faculty: $100
Who Should Attend?
Qualified agronomy leaders can attend the conference on a complimentary basis. Please contact Alice McKinnon at [email protected] to fill out a quick form.
Discounted rates for group registrations are available. Please contact Val Sutton at [email protected] to receive discounted rates for TFI members with a group of 10+.
The full registration fee includes:
- Attendance at all conference education sessions
- Full access to the tradeshow floor
- Breakfast and lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday
- Networking Receptions
- Coffee Lounge throughout the day
- Conference mobile app containing conference schedule and attendee list
Payment Options
Credit Cards: We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Please provide your credit card number, expiration date, and credit card billing address. All credit card transactions are processed in U.S. dollars and subject to the current U.S. exchange rate.
International Attendees: For international attendees wishing to pay by another payment method, please contact Valerie Sutton at [email protected]. Please note: The Fertilizer Institute is not responsible for foreign check or wire transaction processing fees not included in the actual transfer. Attendees will be required to pay the fee if the check is not drawn on a U.S. bank or if a wire transaction processing fee is not included in the actual transfer.
Cancellations
Cancellations must be received via email to Valerie Sutton, [email protected] by 30 days prior to the conference for a refund of the registration fee (less 25% administrative fee). No telephone cancellations are accepted. Less than 60 days before the conference, all registrations will be non-refundable.
Registration List
Registrations are not official until payment is received. A list of all registered delegates will be provided to registered and paid attendees only. Please note that your name, company, address, and email will appear exactly as you have indicated on your registration form. A final list of registered delegates will be available on the conference mobile app. No additional list of attendees will be provided during or after the conference.
Terms & Conditions
The TFI Registration Terms and Conditions apply to all registrants and your participation in the TFI Event (both in-person and virtual), regardless of whether your registration is submitted by you or your proxy. By registering, you accept these terms and conditions.
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Conference Fees
Regular Member Rate: $450
Regular Non-member Rate: $695
Student or University Faculty: $100
Exhibitors
Join us at the Expo during TFI’s 2025 Agronomy Conference & Expo to connect with leading companies showcasing the latest in precision ag, nutrient stewardship, and agronomic solutions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore innovations that are shaping the future of crop production.
**Interested in exhibiting?** Contact Bella Shain at [email protected].
Schedule
4R Field Day (Registration prior required)
Arrive early to TFI’s Agronomy Conference & Expo to see 4R practices in action in a Midwest cropping system before diving into sessions focused on precision ag, agronomy and nutrient stewardship during the conference. This event has limited capacity, and seats are first come, first serve. Add the 4R Field Day as a session in your registration now to secure your spot. The tour will conclude and return in time for the opening reception and attendee orientation.
Location: Fairholme Farms - 9184 S County Rd 125 E, Lewisville, IN 47352
Registration
Location: White River Ballroom Foyer
Exhibitor Setup
Location: White River Ballroom F-J
Biostimulant Committee Meeting (By Invitation Only)
Location: Room 101/102
Attendee Orientation & Happy Hour
Location: White River Ballroom Foyer
Registration
Location: White River Ballroom Foyer
Breakfast & Opening Keynote with GROWMARK CEO
Join us for the Opening General Session of the 2025 Agronomy Conference and Expo - the premier event for retail agronomists. We're pleased to share that this year's keynote is Mark Orr, CEO of Growmark who will share his vision for ag retail of the future.
Location: White River Ballroom E
Expo
Location: White River Ballroom F-J
Retail Market Outlook Workshop
Market fluctuations continue to impact business decisions throughout the growing season and well into harvest. Get up-to-date market information as you plan for the 2026 growing season. Professional Development CEUs: 0.5
Location: White River C/D
Navigating Conservation Programs with Growers Roundtable Discussion
Speakers:
Ryan HeinigerThe noise of paid conservation programs grows louder and louder. Growers should be rewarded for their sustainability efforts, but are met with an array of options, requirements and restrictions. Use this session to dig into resources to see through the noise and select the best programs for your teams to showcase for growers. Sustainability CEUs: 0.5
Location: Room 103/104
Cover Crops and Nitrogen Management
Speakers:
Dan Quinn, Ph.D.Cover crops can provide many benefits for soil and water quality and crop production, but have an impact on Nitrogen needs for the next crop cycle. Whether soil and tissue testing to determine adjusted prescriptions for fertilizer application, or crediting Nitrogen from the cover crop, there are plenty of factors to consider when implementing cover crops. Nutrient Management CEUs: 0.5
Location: White River C/D
Networking Lunch
Location: White River Ballroom F/J
Moving the Needle on Farmer 4R Adoption Panel
4R Nutrient Stewardship is the industry's answer to pressure from environmental regulation. Join this voluntary solution by learning strategies for grower-to-grower outreach, field days and brainstorming other avenues for increased adoption of the 4Rs. Nutrient Management CEUs: 1
Location: White River C/D
Sustainability and the Crop Advisor: How Expectations from CPGs Translate to the Field Panel
Supply chain partners downstream often have expectations and reporting requirements that put pressure on retailers and growers. Differences in verbiage, pace, timing and forms of data can quickly create friction. Can we build understanding across the supply chain through partnerships? Learn from panelists as they feature stories of effective collaboration along the value chain with replicable examples. Sustainability CEUs: 1
Location: Room 103/104
Teaching the 4Rs: Strategies for Effective Field Education Workshop
Field Days are one of the most impactful venues to showcase the outcomes for 4R Nutrient Stewardship practices. State agribusiness associations can be key partners in planning and executing educational field days. Takeaway best practices for executing effective 4R field days through this session featuring an example in Illinois. Sustainability CEUs: 0.5
Location: Room 103/104
Evaluating Emerging Products: Best Practices for Integrating New Technologies into Retail Agronomy Workshop
Speakers:
Trey Cutts, Ph.D.New technologies and products present opportunity to build a reputation for making sound recommendations for growers as a trusted service provider. Evaluating and choosing which products to recommend can build or break this trust. Join in on this workshop to discuss best practices for sorting through the noise. Crop Management CEUs: 0.5
Location: White River C/D
Refreshments break on the expo floor sponsored by PIVOT BIO
In booth demo by Tidal Grow.
Location: White River Ballroom F-J
Expo
Location: White River Ballroom F-J
Biologicals: Sorting through Promising Solutions for Sustainable Crop Production
Speakers:
Layne Ellen Harris, Ph.D.Thousands of biological products flood the market. The burden often falls on retailers to assess products for efficacy and evaluate if they should fill shelf space. This session will focus on some key strategies for sorting through products to determine their potential to enhance your portfolio in order to make sound recommendations to growers. Crop Management CEUs: 0.5
Location: White River C/D
Maximizing Profitability with EEFs using the Nitrogen Cycle Presentation
Reducing nitrogen use efficiency due to nitrification, volatilization, leaching or denitrification has obvious environmental and economic implications for growers. Refocusing on the basic concepts of the Nitrogen Cycle can enable a greater return on investment, while preventing negative environmental outcomes. Join this education session for a first look or refresh as you consider plans for late season or Fall applications.
Location: Room 103/104
Implementing the 4Rs: Moving Growers from Basic to Advanced Presentation
Speakers:
Derek EmerineMany growers are implementing some basic level of 4R Nutrient Stewardship, but might be hesitant to advance toward a more intricate management system. Join to work through strategies for increasing farmer adoption of advanced 4R Nutrient Stewardship. Nutrient Management CEUs: 0.5
Location: White River C/D
Unpacking NuGIS Workshop
Dig into the purpose and process of the Nutrient Use Geographic Information System. Discover how government agencies use this tool and how it can impact your bottom line. Bring a laptop to get the most out of this workshop. Nutrient Management CEUs: 0.5
Location: Room 103/104
Happy Hour on the Expo Floor
Location: White River Ballroom F-J
Registration
Location: White River Ballroom Foyer
Expo
Breakfast provided on the expo floor.
Location: White River Ballroom F-J
Global Actions with Local Impact Workshop
Speakers:
Chuck SpencerThe U.S. fertilizer industry, and U.S. agriculture more broadly, doesn't operate in a vacuum. New trade disruptions, tariff wars and wildfires, wars and other crises arise throughout the world that have local implications. Join for a policy update to stay informed on global situations with local impact. Professional Development CEUs: 0.5
Location: White River C/D
Emerging Philosophies in Phosphorous Management
Speakers:
Dr. Andrew Margenot, Ph.D.Explore key gaps, insights, and future directions for research, management, and policy related to non-point phosphorus losses and phosphorous management. Hear bigger picture ideas and practical research on phosphorous losses beyond legacy phosphorous. Nutrient Management CEUs: 0.5
Location: Room 103/104
Practical Applications for AI in Ag Retail
Generative Artificial Intelligence products continue to add value to existing software and platforms. Conceptually, it's fine to imagine how these tools could impact business decisions and operations in a decade or two, but what about right now? Join this panel to explore practical applications for AI for agronomists, precision ag specialists and retail leadership. Professional Development CEUs: 1
Location: White River C/D
What Biofuel Market Changes Mean for Farmers
Crop Management CEUs: 1
Location: Room 103/104
Refreshments break on the expo floor sponsored by PIVOT BIO
In booth demo by BIOTROP.
Location: White River Ballroom F-J
Lunch & ROI: What Real Partnership Looks like for Retailers and Growers Closing Session with the 4R Advocates Sponsored by BIOTROP
Speakers:
Corey RosenbuschJoin us for an insightful panel discussion with the 2025 4R Advocates, renowned leaders in nutrient stewardship. Learn how these 4R leaders optimize fertilizer use through the 4Rs—Right Source, Right Rate, Right Time, and Right Place. Hear their stories of innovation and success, and see how they’re shaping the world of farming. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and inspiration. Nutrient Management CEUs: 1.5 Sponsored by: BIOTROP
Location: White River E
Travel
JW Marriott Indianapolis
10 S West St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
The discounted hotel room rate for registered attendees is $195. Please note, the last day to book your room at the discounted rate is July 21, 2025.
Here is the link to make a hotel reservation: JW Marriott Indianapolis
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For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Bella Shain, Manager, Membership & Sales at [email protected]
4R Field Day
Date: August 4, 2025, 10:30am-5:00pm
Location: Fairholme Farms, Lewisville, IN
Arrive early to TFI’s Agronomy Conference & Expo and kick off your experience by joining us for the 4R Field Day at Fairholme Farms, a leading example of 4R nutrient stewardship since the 1950s. This event is a unique opportunity to see advanced 4R practices in action and learn about tangible outcomes from implementing the 4Rs in a Midwest cropping system. Fairholme Farms is recognized as a 2023 4R Advocate and is transitioning into a conservation demonstration working farm in partnership with The Nature Conservancy.
**Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Add the 4R Field Day as a session in your conference registration to secure your spot. A boxed lunch will be provided before departing from the JW Marriott, and the tour will return in time for the conference’s opening reception1.
Tour Stops:
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Welcome Session: Introduction to Fairholme Ag’s approach to nutrient stewardship and an overview of the day’s tour stops.
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Stop 1: Bioreactor: See conservation technology in action and learn about water management strategies.
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Stop 2: Controlled Drainage Structure: Controlled Drainage Structure: Explore how Fairholme manages water levels throughout the season to navigate adverse weather conditions.
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Stop 3: Equipment: View the latest in strip till, cover crop seeding, and variable rate technology
Learn More About the Field Day Host:
4R nutrient stewardship practices aren’t new to the Fairholme Group near Lewisville, IN. Randy Bales and his son Brad oversee a team made up of landlords, an agronomist and a retailer to ensure the 1,770 acres of corn, soybeans, cover crops, wheat and oats under continuous no-till improve yields and maximize nutrient use year over year. They’ve been on the cutting edge of the 4Rs since the 1950s and are getting noticed. The team is working with The Nature Conservancy to transition the operation to a conservation demonstration working farm to conduct outreach to the public and elected officials.
“Integrating 4Rs has been the cornerstone of how we implement additional stewardship practices,” Randy says. “This includes integrated pest management, soil health benchmarking and rotating crops to reduce disease and pest-related issues.”
August 4, 2025 – 8:00 am – August 6, 2025 – 5:00 pm
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