100th Annual Audrain Soils & Crops Conference – Mexico

The 100th Annual Audrain Soils & Crops Conference will be on Monday, January 26. Supper begins at 5:30 pm, with Concurrent sessions beginning at 6:20 pm and ending approximately at 8:40 pm at the Hart Career Center in Mexico on the top floor. The educational event will feature presenters on various crop-related topics. This event is free, but registration is required. To register or for a detailed schedule, call the Audrain Extension Center at 573-581-3231. RSVP by January 22 by calling 573-581-3231 or emailing [email protected]. Supper is courtesy of the Mexico Young Farmers and the Audrain Extension Council- Supper prepared by Audrain County Farm Bureau

Concurrent Session Topics :

  • Weed Management updates for 2026 and beyond (Trace Thompson, MU graduate student)
  • What is new with drones? (Kent Shannon, MU extension )
  • How to adjust soybean cultivar-Management Strategies for Different Yield Environments ( Dr. Andre Reis or Rusty Lee)
  • USDA – Update ( FSA and NRCS/SWCD (Kahler Mitchell & NRCS/SWCD)
  • Rot, Spot, and Tiny Worms: A Soybean Disease Update ( Dr. Mandy Bish, MU Extension)
  • Land and Crop Concerns: Dealing with Wildlife (Norman Steelman, MDC)
  • One Big Beautiful Bill: Property Tax Policy – (Mary Sobba, MU Extension)
  • Straw Bale Gardening- (Audrain Master Gardeners)
  • Living with Alpha Gal, What everyone should know – ( Ted & Dr.Treena DeVault)

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