Every September, farmers from across the Midwest gather in Grand Island, Nebraska, for Husker Harvest Days. Known as the “world’s largest totally irrigated working farm show,” the event has long been the place to see new technology at work in real field conditions. The 2025 edition, held September 9–11, once again delivered with an impressive lineup of machine demos and exhibits.

One of the big draws this year was Case IH’s AF10 flagship combine. Visitors watched the new AF series in action during harvest demonstrations, paired with the company’s latest C500-series corn heads. The sight of the C516C 16-row head chewing through corn caught plenty of attention, and it gave farmers a good look at how the updated combine line handles in real-world conditions.

Check out the different combines as they harvest corn at this year’s demonstration:

Vermeer also made a splash by bringing four brand-new pieces of equipment into the demo fields and display lots. Their heavy-duty MSC manure spreader, the RR27c and RR270c rotary rakes, the CM295 combination mower, and the 605s Rancher round baler all attracted steady crowds. The chance to see hay and manure equipment running side by side with combines highlighted just how much ground Husker Harvest Days covers.

Tillage was another highlight. Landoll introduced the 7531 Series VT Plus vertical tillage tool, labeled as new for 2025. The machine features adjustable gangs, allowing farmers to adapt to different soil and residue conditions. Seeing it in action gave attendees a better sense of how the tool could fit into their own operations.

Beyond the machines themselves, the show reminded everyone why it holds such a unique spot in the ag calendar. The event is not just about kicking the tires on the latest equipment. It is about seeing how these machines perform under the Nebraska sun, on irrigated fields, in front of farmers who will put them to work. From harvesting to haying to tillage, this year’s demos give farmers plenty to think about as they plan for next season.