By Blake Jackson
The annual State Line Crop Conference will provide the latest insights from researchers with the University of Missouri Extension and Kansas State Extension. This free event is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church Family Life Outreach Center, 1301 E. Sixth St., Lamar, according to MU Extension field agronomist Micah Doubledee.
The conference agenda features presentations covering a range of key topics for crop producers. James Coover, a K-State Research and Extension agent, will discuss practical approaches to soil testing and nutrient applications.
MU Extension experts will address critical crop management topics, including Kevin Bradley on weed control strategies for 2026, Sam Polly on pesticide safety in the modern era, and Andre Froes de Borja Reis with soybean planting recommendations for southwestern Missouri.
Attendees will also hear from Mandy Bish on current crop disease concerns, and Ivair Valmorbida will cover insect threats to corn and soybean yields as well as corn stunt disease updates.
Continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants. Those wishing to attend should register online or contact the Barton County MU Extension Center at 417-682-3579 by February 17 to reserve a meal. For more information, email Micah Doubledee at mdoubledee@missouri.edu.
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