The University of Missouri Extension in Barton County is hosting the State Line Crop Conference on Thursday, January 19, 2026 at 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the First Baptist Church Family Life Outreach Center 1301 E 6th St, Lamar, MO 64759. This event will feature a variety of topics of interest including soil fertility, weed science, pesticides, soybean planting dates, plant diseases and pests to Missouri and Kansas crop producers.
Featured Presentations: ***Corn stunt disease updates***
Functional Fertility: Realistic Soil Testing and Applications
– James Coover K-State Research and Extension, Extension Agent, Wildcat District
Weed Management Considerations for 2026
–Dr. Kevin Bradley, MU State Extension Weed Scientist
The Magic of Pesticides for a New Decade
–Sam Polly, Director of Pesticide Safety Education
Updates on soybean planting recommendations in SW Missouri
–Dr. Andre Froes de Borja Reis, MU State Extension Soybean Specialist
Missouri Crop Disease Updates
–Dr. Mandy Bish, MU State Extension Specialist in Field Crop Pathology
Insect Threats to Missouri Corn and Soybean Yields
–Dr. Ivair Valmorbida, MU State Extension Specialist in Entomology
Lunch Provided by Pichler's Chicken Annie's
Event is free to the public. To reserve your seat and meal, register online or contact the Barton County Extension Office at (417) 682-3579 by February 18th by 12:00 pm. For more information on the event or ADA accommodations contact Micah Doubledee, MU Extension Field Specialist in Agronomy at mdoubledee@missouri.edu.