United States Ploughing Organization

Summer Newsletter 2026

2026 National Plowing Competition Summer Newsletter

I hope this letter finds you well and looking forward to this year's 2026 national plowing matches. I know we look forward to seeing each of you and I've already put in a request for nice plowing weather. I mowed the oats on my practice area on June 1st and as soon as it stops raining, it will be time to begin practicing. The Iowa weather has been a little stormy this year but the temperatures have been absolutely perfect, upper 70's and lower 80's. Here's a calendar reminder of the 2026 state plowing schedules.

PA, April 28-30
OH, July 31st and August 1st in Mendon.
IA, July 31st and August 1st in Melbourne.
MN, August 14th and 15th in Greenwald.
SD, August 27-30 at the Prairie Village Antique Tractor Show.

The 2026 National Plowing Matches will be held in Cedar Falls, IA from August 19-22 at an antique equipment show called Antique Acres. The IPA has held a number of plowing competitions at this show and they have been very good to us. The soil is reasonably black with a nice light sandy mix. It typically plows very well and can also take quite a bit of rain.

Antique Acres, 1710 Waverly Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, www.Antiqueacres.org

Plots will be approximately 30 feet wide by 100 feet long. Registration deadline is July 15th. There is a loading dock available for equipment. Food will be available on site throughout the event.

Wednesday August 19th — Plot layout and practice
Thursday August 20th — Practice and plow-person's banquet
Friday August 21st — Competition, Day 1 (Antiq., Kverneland, Antiq. Sm. Plow)
Saturday August 22nd — Competition, Day 2 (Open, Kverneland, Antiq. Sm. Plow)

There will also be an Iowa USAPO meeting held during the nationals. We hope to see you all there and look forward to another great competition. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Sincerely, Ray Elsberry, USAPO Sec./Treasurer, 641-485-4011, Relsberry61@gmail.com

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