Waterloo, ON · January 2027

Midwest Agricultural Conference

2027 conference theme

Thriving in Turbulence

Strength, Strategy, and Success in Agriculture.

A full day of crop production, agronomy and new agricultural technology at Forbes Hall, RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex in Waterloo.

Your in-person registration includes OAgC Virtual: 50+ sessions to watch through March 31.

2001 University Avenue East, Waterloo, Ontario

SWAC and MWAC will also be livestreamed through OAgC Virtual.

Plan your day · January 2027

Opening session · January 15 · 9:10–10:00 a.m.

The Future of Soybeans

What comes next for food-grade and crush soybeans? Explore genetic advances and the tools coming to Ontario growers.

Doors and trade show open at 8:30 a.m. Welcome and introductions at 9:00 a.m. All sessions take place in Forbes Hall. All times Eastern.

9:10–10:00 a.m.The Future of Soybeans

Forbes Hall · Livestreamed

Mathew Hooyer · Dr. Evelyn Valera Rojas

10:20–11:10 a.m.Breeding Out Corn Challenges

Forbes Hall · Livestreamed

Dr. Dave Harwood

11:10 a.m.–noonDigging Deeper into Organic Amendments

Forbes Hall · Livestreamed

Christine Brown

1:00–1:50 p.m.Exploring Cutting-Edge New Ag Tech: Maize Runner and 360Rain, A Farmer’s Perspective

Forbes Hall · Livestreamed

Don Bender · Carl Brubacher

1:50–2:40 p.m.Timeless Agronomy

Forbes Hall · Livestreamed

Dale Cowan · Nicole Weber

3:00–3:50 p.m.ABCs of Regenerative Ag

Forbes Hall · Livestreamed

Nick Betts · Christoph Wand

Breaks at 10:00 a.m. and 2:40 p.m. Lunch: noon–1:00 p.m. Closing remarks: 3:50 p.m.

See the 2027 brochure for session descriptions, sponsors and the full conference guide.