Crop Production
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System Agronomic Crops team is excited to announce the 13th Alabama Row Crops Short Course. This statewide conference is held yearly and offers an opportunity to hear the latest information from researchers, industry representatives, and Extension professionals about row crop management and production in Alabama.
When: January 20 at 1:30 p.m. through January 21 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Doster Community Center, 424 South Northington St., Prattville, AL 36067
Registration
There is no fee for the short course, but registration online is required at the link below.
Agenda
Find the agenda for the Alabama Row Crops Short Course below.
Tuesday, January 20
1:25 to 1:30 p.m.—Welcome
- Eve Brantley, Director, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
1:30 to 2:00 p.m.—Grain Economic Outlook
- Grant Gardner, University of Kentucky
2:00 to 2:20 p.m.—Key Management Practices to High-Yielding Soybeans
- Eros Francisco, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
2:20 to 2:40 p.m.—Control of Sida Species (Teaweed) in Soybeans
- David Russell, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
2:40 to 3:00 p.m.—Understanding and Building Organic Matter
- Chandler Gruener, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
3:00 to 3:30 p.m.—Break with Sponsors
3:30 to 4:00 p.m.—Stored-Grain Pest Management
- Glenn Studebaker, University of Arkansas
4:00 to 4:20 p.m.—TAPS–Farmers Testing Corn Management Practices
- Brenda Ortiz, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
4:20 to 4:40 p.m.—Opportunities for Livestock-Row Crops Integration
- Leanne Dillard, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
4:40 to 5:00 p.m.—2025 Auburn University Variety Testing Results
- Henry Jordan, Auburn University
5:00 p.m.—Adjourn
Wednesday, January 21
8:00 to 8:20 a.m.—One Big Beautiful Bill and Trade Policy on Overall Commodities
- Adam Rabinowitz, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
8:20 to 8:40 a.m.—Cotton Growth, Development, and Yield When Utilizing ThryvOn Under High Thrips Pressure
- Josh Lee, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
8:40 to 9:00 a.m.—Cotton Jassid Update
- Scott Graham, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
9:00 to 9:20 a.m.—Update on Cotton Diseases
- Amanda Scherer, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
9:20 to 9:50 a.m.—Climate Outlook Update
- David Zierden, Florida State University
9:50 to 10:00 a.m.—2025 Auburn University Variety Testing Results
- Henry Jordan, Auburn University
10:00 to 10:20 a.m.—Break with Sponsors
10:20 to 10:40 a.m.—Planter Technologies and Considerations
- Simer Virk, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
10:40 to 11:00 a.m.—Update on Alabama Irrigation Initiative
- Thorsten Knapenberger and Adam Newbey, Auburn University
11:00 to 11:30 a.m.—Managing Crops Under Low Crop Prices and High Input Costs
- Panel with Consultants and Extension Agents
11:30 to Noon—NRCS Cost-Share Programs Available for Farmers
- Jason Gardner, Natural Resources Conservation Services
Noon to 1:30 p.m.—Lunch with Sponsors
1:30 to 2:00 p.m.—FIFRA/ESA Update: Considerations Going Into 2026
- Leah Duzy, Compliance Services International
2:00 to 2:20 p.m.—Updates on Nutrient Management
- Rishi Prasad, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
2:20 to 2:40 p.m.—Understanding Drought Tolerance in Peanuts
- Alvaro Sanz-Saez, Auburn University
2:40 to 3:00 p.m.—Peanut & Cotton Economics: Considerations for 2026
- Wendiam Sawadgo, Alabama Extension at Auburn University
3:00 to 3:30 p.m.—Deer Management: New Findings and Technologies
- Panel with Consultants and Extension Agent
Sponsorship
The Alabama Row Crops Short Course would not be possible without the support of sponsors like you. There are three levels of sponsorship: Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Find more information on sponsorship at the link below.
Thank you to the Alabama Wheat and Feed Grain Producers and the Alabama Soybean Committee for sponsoring this program!
More Information
Alabama pesticide points (10) will be available. For more information about the conference or sponsorships, contact Eros Francisco at ezf0034@auburn.edu.