By Hannah Yang
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins will be among those addressing farmers and others in the agriculture industry at the 2026 Minnesota Farmfest in Redwood County this week.
Attendees can also hear from candidates for Minnesota governor, U.S. Senate and the U.S. House in candidate forums that are being held just days before next week’s primary elections.
The three-day Minnesota Farmfest takes place this year at a challenging time economically for many of the state’s farmers and agricultural producers, as diesel fuel and fertilizer costs skyrocketed this spring following the start of the war with Iran.
Many farmers are still reeling from falling crop prices and uncertain markets due to the Trump administration’s trade wars with China and other countries that usually buy much of their corn and soybeans. In addition, the latest drought monitor report shows that almost all of Minnesota is abnormally dry, and most is in moderate to severe drought conditions, which could significantly reduce crop yields this year.
Minnesota Farmfest will be held Aug. 4-6 in Morgan, Minn. on County Highway 13 in Redwood County at the Gilfillan Estate. The event will connect farmers to vendors who will be displaying the latest equipment, machinery and technology, while several seminars are aimed at educating the public about agriculture. This year’s Farmfest features over 400 exhibitors showcasing industry innovations on about 50 acres of land.
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