Midwest Crops Conference Features Speakers From Four States

Dec 01, 2023

By Linda Geist

Registration is open for the 2024 Midwest Crops Conference, Jan. 17-18, 2024, in St. Joseph. The annual event offers two days of updates from agricultural leaders, university extension specialists and industry experts from four states.

University of Missouri Extension agricultural business specialist Denice Ferguson says Certified Crop Advisers can receive up to 15.5 continuing education credits for attending.

During the two days, attendees will hear updates on drought, soils, nutrient management, weed control and pests, among other timely topics, says Ferguson. Ben Brown, senior research associate with the MU Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute, will give an update on the U.S. farm bill. Economist Scott Brown will provide an outlook for corn and soybean crops in 2024.

MU Extension, University of Nebraska Extension, Kansas State University and Iowa State University sponsor the event at the Stoney Creek Hotel in St. Joseph.

Register online at https://extension.missouri.edu/events/2024-midwest-crops-conference, or call Ferguson at 816-279-1691.

Source : missouri.edu

Video: Residue Management

Residue Management conservation practice manages the amount, orientation, and distribution of crop and other plant residue on the soil surface year-round while limiting soil-disturbing activities used to grow and harvest crops in systems where the field surface is tilled prior to planting. This video explores how Ryan McKenzie implemented this conservation practice on his farm in Samson, Alabama.

Practice benefits:

• Increases organic matter

• Improves air quality

• Decreases energy costs

• Reduces erosion

• Improves soil health

The Conservation at Work video series was created to increase producer awareness of common conservation practices and was filmed at various locations throughout the country. Because conservation plans are specific to the unique resource needs on each farm and also soil type, weather conditions, etc., these videos were designed to serve as a general guide to the benefits of soil and water conservation and landowners should contact their local USDA office for individual consultation.