May 11-15, 2026
AAI-IGFIA Advanced Feed Manufacturing & Mill Management Short Course
Ames, IA
The five-day course will be offered through the International Grain and Feed Industry Academy at Iowa State University, the Agribusiness Association of Iowa and the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA). It will be held at the new ISU Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex, utilizing its state-of-the-art facilities. The course is open to domestic and international professionals from the grain, feed, animal, and bioproducts industries. It is hosted by the International Grain & Feed Industry Academy at Iowa State University and the Agribusiness Association of Iowa Foundation.  Get Directions

May 20-22, 2026
HortEx 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand

May 25-29, 2026
International Wheat Congress
Bologna
This biennial event brings together wheat breeders, geneticists, agronomists, and industry experts to discuss advancements in wheat research and development.

June 2-4, 2026
International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo (FEW)
St. Louis, MO

June 2-4, 2026
VICTAM International 2026 and GRAPAS Europe
Utrecht

April 20 - June 24, 2026
AAI-IGFIA Advanced Grain Elevator Operators Management
Ames, IA
The five-day course will be offered through a partnership of the International Grain and Feed Industry Academy at Iowa State University and the Agribusiness Association of Iowa. It will be held at the new ISU Kent Feed Mill and Grain Science Complex, utilizing its state-of-the-art facilities. The course is open to domestic and international professionals from the grain, feed, animal, and bioproducts industries.  Get Directions

July 7-8, 2026
Safe Grain Handling Operations 2 Day Class
Bloomington, IL
The Safe Grain Handling Operations, presented by John Lee, Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Safety Health Environmental Services Director, is a two day class that immerses the participant in an environment that is as close to real as possible. This is an intermediate course designed for experienced grain handling personnel and uses a variety of demonstrations, equipment and scenarios to exercise the participant's existing knowledge to reflect on the safety issues they have encountered. This course engages the participant to apply their knowledge and skills to find safe, acceptable and workable solutions. Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Cost: $325 Class is limited to 21 people per class Get Directions

July 13-14, 2026
Midwest Association of Rail Shippers (MARS) Summer Meeting
Lake Geneva, WI
https://www.mwrailshippers.com/event/2026-summer-meeting/ Get Directions

July 29-31, 2026
The 66th Annual Board of Delegates Meeting, hosted by the U.S. Grains Council

August 3-5, 2026
CONVEY'26
Omaha, NE
https://www.conveyconference.com/
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September 14-18, 2026
Global Sorghum Conference
Lubbock
Hosted by Texas Tech University

December 7-10, 2026
Field Crop Seed Convention
Chicago, IL
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December 8, 2027
GEAPS Leadership Training
Nevada, IA

December 10, 2027
GEAPS Leadership Training
Salina, KS