(BLOOMINGTON) An opportunity for farmers to give input into the development of new ag tech innovations, tailored to Midwestern farming challenges, is only weeks away. The 2nd annual AgTech Innovation Showcase, designed to foster connections between farmers, innovators, and industry professionals, will be held at the University of Illinois Research Park in Champaign next week, all sponsored in part by the Illinois Farm Bureau. The 2025 showcase will be held Wednesday morning, July 16th, from 9:00 to 1:00, free of charge and open to the public. More information and registration details are on the Illinois Farm Bureau website, at ilfb.org/agtech25. The registration deadline is a week earlier, July 9th.