What the Eastern Idaho Ag Expo Is
The Eastern Idaho Ag Expo is a winter agricultural trade show on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello. It has been held since 1980 and is organized by Spectra Productions. The 2026 expo ran January 20-22 at the ICCU Dome and the Student Union Ballroom, with more than 150 exhibiting companies and official materials citing more than 7,000 visitors. It is open to the public and aimed at farmers and ranchers looking at new products and services.
Hours
| Day (2026) | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Jan. 20 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Thursday, Jan. 22 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
What You Find There
Vendors describe the expo as a platform to show off new products and to meet growers in person. Exhibitors in 2026 ranged from a compost company to outside sales representatives for farm suppliers. Over the final three days the show had a potato industry focus, and organizers listed more than 25 hours of workshops and seminars. Topics included:
- Optimizing temperature and humidity for potato storage
- Management of potato viruses
- Integrated pest management
- Mitigating pesticide drift
- Hail and tuber bruising impacts
- Nematode management and glyphosate stewardship
- Potato variety selection and nutrient management
The Idaho Potato Conference
The expo runs alongside the University of Idaho's Idaho Potato Conference, held at the Pond Student Union at 921 South 8th Avenue. The 2026 conference, the 58th, was January 21-22, with registration at $40 per person before January 14 and $50 after, including a potato bar lunch on the first day and a hospitality room sponsored by the Idaho Potato Commission. Conference hours were 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 21 and 8 a.m. to noon on January 22, and its program included Spanish-language sessions on wireworms, aphids, nutrient management and drought management. The conference's trade show had more than 70 booths. The University of Idaho lists the 59th conference for January 20-21, 2027, with early registration at $40 until January 13.
Exhibiting and Contact
The University of Idaho does not organize exhibitor booths for the conference. Exhibitors and visitors with questions call Spectra Productions at 208-939-6426. The expo lists a venue phone of 208-282-3267.
Questions
Is it open to the public?
Yes. The expo is listed as open to the public and family friendly.
Who do I call?
Spectra Productions, 208-939-6426.
Official Links
- Local News 8: Ag Expo opens at ICCU Dome
- Eastern Idaho Ag Expo listing
- University of Idaho: Idaho Potato Conference
- University of Idaho newsroom: 2026 conference
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- Idaho Potato Conference
Annual University of Idaho potato industry conference at the Pond Student Union on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello, held alongside the Eastern Idaho Ag Expo. Held each year; the most recent dates were January 21-22, 2026.
- Bannock County Fair and Rodeo
Bannock County hosts its fair and rodeo at the south-county fairgrounds in Downey, August 3 to 8 in 2026, a traditional small-town fair with livestock, exhibits and rodeo action.
- Nez Perce County Farm Bureau Annual Banquet
Evening banquet for Nez Perce County Farm Bureau members at a Lewiston steakhouse on November 11, 2026.
2305 Nez Perce Dr, Lewiston, ID 83501 | Organizer: Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Official event details - Idaho County Farm Bureau Annual Banquet
Prairie farm and ranch families meet at the Cottonwood Community Hall for the Idaho County Farm Bureau banquet on November 12, 2026.
Cottonwood, ID | Organizer: Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Official event details - Valley-Adams County Farm Bureau Board Meeting
Board meeting for the Valley-Adams County Farm Bureau at the McCall insurance office on November 12, 2026.
401 S 3rd St, McCall, ID 83638 | Organizer: Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Official event details
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.