Phenomenal Week at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show
The National Farm Machinery Show once again proved to be one of agriculture’s premier industry gatherings, and Unverferth Manufacturing Co., Inc. had a phenomenal showing at the 2026 event.
The 2026 show took place February 11–14 in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center. This year marked the 60th anniversary of the National Farm Machinery Show. With more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, it remains the largest indoor farm show in the United States, showcasing a complete selection of cutting-edge agricultural equipment, products and services from across the farming industry.
Attendees from around the world gathered in Louisville during the four-day event to gain hands-on access to the latest equipment innovations and learn about advancements that can help improve productivity during the upcoming farming season. In addition to exploring the newest products on the market, visitors were also able to attend free educational seminars led by industry experts throughout the show.
New Innovations on Display
Unverferth Manufacturing had several exciting innovations on display this year, including the first public release of the all-new 60-Series Unverferth Seed Runner® seed tenders and the innovative LightFoot™ tireless irrigation wheel.
Both new product introductions generated strong interest from farmers and agricultural professionals looking for ways to increase operational efficiency and productivity in the field.
Heavy Traffic and Strong Interest
Traffic throughout all four days of the show was extremely heavy on the Unverferth booth. Agricultural producers stopped by to learn about new equipment solutions designed to make their operations more efficient, while members of the agricultural media visited the booth to gather information and stories on the company’s latest product innovations.
YouTube Influencers Draw Excitement
Popular farming YouTube personalities also made special appearances on the Unverferth booth, bringing excitement and large crowds to the display.
Fans had the opportunity to meet both Larson Farms and Brian Brown during meet-and-greet sessions held on three different days of the show.
Long lines formed throughout the booth area as both kids and adults eagerly waited to meet the creators, take photos and receive autographs.
Featured Products
Several new and existing Unverferth family products were highlighted at the booth this year, including:
- 60-Series Unverferth Seed Runner® seed tender
- Air Command™ section control system for the Pro-Force® dry fertilizer spreader
- LightFoot™ tireless irrigation wheel
All three products attracted significant attention from farmers interested in the operational efficiencies and productivity improvements these innovations can deliver.
Other popular equipment featured at the show included:
- Brent 98‑Series Avalanche Grain Cart
- Orthman 1tRIPr Strip‑Till Tool
- Orthman CS Scraper
- Blu‑Jet anhydrous ammonia applicator
- Unverferth X-Series single-auger grain cart
- Raptor strip-tillage tool with fertilizer caddy
- NutriMax liquid fertilizer applicator
- A wide range of Unverferth agricultural wheel products
Apparel and Merchandise
In addition to equipment displays, Unverferth also offered a full line of apparel and branded merchandise at the booth. Many visitors make the Unverferth display a yearly stop to pick up the latest gear featuring the Unverferth brand logo.
Looking Ahead
The 2026 National Farm Machinery Show was a tremendous success for Unverferth Manufacturing, highlighted by strong crowds, exciting new product introductions and meaningful conversations with farmers and industry leaders throughout the week.
Next year’s show will again take place in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center February 10–13, 2027, and the Unverferth team looks forward to seeing everyone there again.
