Registration is now open for the 2024 Midwest Crops Conference, Jan. 17 to 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.
