ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Midwest Crops Conference promises updates from three Midwestern universities on ways to improve farm yields and profits in 2025.

“This conference offers a comprehensive exploration of current and critical crop topics,” says Denice Ferguson, agricultural business and policy specialist with University of Missouri Extension.

Agronomists and economists from MU, University of Nebraska and Kansas State University will share their latest findings on corn, soybean and wheat pests and diseases, how to control input costs, cover crop management, nutrient management and what to expect in the 2025 growing season. Other topics include the latest findings from the Missouri Strip Trial Program, weather impacts, biologicals and soil and water management. Leading agricultural industry experts will also speak at the two-day event.

The Midwest Crops Conference is Jan. 21-22, 2025, at the Stoney Creek Hotel in St. Joseph. Attendees can receive up to 14 hours of continuing education units.

For more information, contact Denice Ferguson at 816-279-1691 or deniceferguson@missouri.edu.

Register at http://muext.us/MCC2025. Follow the conference on Facebook at https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558054971237.