Peterson Announces 2026 Cup of Agronomy Series Across the Region

Free in-person events to discuss real-world agronomic challenges for the 2026 growing season

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Peterson, an agricultural company, is launching its 2026 Cup of Agronomy series, a set of free in-person events across the region to discuss practical agronomic topics and challenges that farmers are facing or expected to face in the upcoming growing season. The events will feature Peterson's regional agronomists and agronomy teams, and will cover issues like disease pressure, insects, weeds, fertility decisions, and weather-related yield impacts.

Why it matters

These Cup of Agronomy events provide an opportunity for farmers to directly engage with agronomic experts, share their experiences, and gain insights that can help them make more informed decisions for their operations. In an era of increasing agricultural complexity, these open discussions on real-world challenges are valuable for helping growers navigate the upcoming season.

The details

Each Cup of Agronomy event will feature a Peterson regional agronomist along with members of the company's agronomy and product teams. The discussions will be tailored to the specific issues that growers in that region are facing or expected to face, such as disease pressure, insects, weeds, fertility decisions, and weather-related yield challenges. There will be no sales pitch, just an open forum for growers to compare notes, ask questions, and share what they're seeing in their fields.

  • The 2026 Cup of Agronomy series will kick off on February 19, 2026.
  • Events will be held across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota through March 25, 2026.

The players

Peterson

An agricultural company hosting the Cup of Agronomy series of free in-person events for farmers.

Tracy Coombe

Peterson's agronomy manager, who stated that the events are about "practical agronomy and open conversation" without any sales pitch.

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What they’re saying

“These meetings are about practical agronomy and open conversation. There's no sales pitch. Just a chance to compare notes, ask questions and share what we're seeing in the field.”

— Tracy Coombe, Agronomy Manager, Peterson (newsdakota.com)

What’s next

Farmers can view the full schedule of Cup of Agronomy event dates, times, and locations at cupofagronomy.com.

The takeaway

Peterson's Cup of Agronomy series provides an invaluable opportunity for farmers to directly engage with agronomic experts, share real-world experiences, and gain insights to help navigate the challenges of the upcoming growing season. These open discussions on practical agronomy topics demonstrate Peterson's commitment to supporting growers through transparent, community-focused knowledge sharing.