West Tennessee Grain Conference Scheduled for February 5
Jan 12, 2026
As row crop farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season, staying informed about production practices and market predictions is key to making successful farm management decisions. On February 5 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., University of Tennessee Extension will host the annual West Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference at the Dyer County Fairgrounds. This free event is open to the public, with registration beginning at 7:45 a.m.
Starting at 9 a.m., expert-led presentations will cover agronomic topics such as herbicide effectiveness, insect control, disease management and weather forecasts. Attendees will also learn about the impact of international trade and tariffs on the industry, as well as potential trends in global markets.
Jake McNeal, UT Extension corn and soybean specialist, says the goal of the meeting is to share expertise from academia and the private sector for the benefit of producers in Tennessee and beyond.
“Both 2024 and 2025 threw us a curveball regarding weather, specifically less-than-adequate rainfall,” he says. “High input costs and volatility in the commodities market have further jeopardized profitability. We want to ensure producers obtain information that will benefit their operations as they move into 2026.”
Throughout the day, attendees can network with fellow producers, in addition to researchers, Extension specialists, county Extension agents and more. Beginning at 8 a.m., the conference’s trade show, one of the largest in West Tennessee, will feature industry professionals from across the region sharing the latest technological and agricultural developments. A complimentary lunch will also be served at 12:10 p.m.
The Dyer County Fairgrounds is located at 296 James H Rice Road in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The conference is made possible thanks to partners including the Tennessee Soybean Promotion Board and the Tennessee Corn Promotional Council. To become an event sponsor, please contact Daniel Wiggins at 731-696-2412 or dwiggin2@tennessee.edu.
Certified Crop Advisers, commercial applicators and other producers can obtain pesticide recertification points for attending. To preregister or view all the upcoming events sponsored by the West Tennessee Grain and Soybean Producers Conference, please visit conference.utcrops.com.