Thank you to everyone who made this year's MAGIE Show such a success! From the exhibitors who brought their latest equipment and technology to the field, to the nearly 2,700 attendees who came out to see it, MAGIE continues to be one of the best days on our industry's calendar. We couldn't put on a show like this without you.

 

 

We were also lucky enough to have sunny skies and mild temperatures on our side this year – perfect weather for a day spent walking the show.

 

 

 

Congratulations to Brian Wilson of BCS, LLC in Arrowsmith, Illinois, our 2026 Custom Applicator of the Year! With six years of spraying experience and roughly 33,000 acres covered annually, Brian's approach is simple: do it right the first time. His days start before sunrise with a look at the weather, a careful review of the field list, and a thorough equipment check – and they don't end until every machine is cleaned, greased, and ready to go again. “Input costs are high, leaving no room for error,” Brian said. “Every acre needs to be applied accurately and precisely.” That commitment to growers, and the pride Brian takes in his work, is exactly what this award is meant to recognize. Congratulations, Brian!

 

 

This year's IMAGE Award goes to New Leader, whose booth was a standout on the show grounds – a great-looking display backed by a full team of staff engaging with attendees all day long. Congratulations to the whole New Leader crew on a job well done.

 

 

Congratulations to Amazone North America, winner of the CropLife IRON Showstopper Award for its ZA-TS 01 AutoSpread – a fully autonomous, self-adjusting fertilizer spreader making its U.S. market debut at MAGIE. The AutoSpread was voted the best product at the show, marking Amazone's second consecutive year taking home MAGIE hardware. Read more about the winning product in CropLife's full recap.

MAGIE is only possible because of the exhibitors, growers, retailers, and applicators who show up year after year – thank you for making 2026 another great one. We hope you left with some new ideas, a few new connections, and maybe a sunburn to prove you were there. We can't wait to see you at next year's show – August 25-26, 2027 in Bloomington, IL.