2026 Farmcon Conference
Across two days of practical workshops, high-powered keynotes, and off-the-record conversations, you’ll gain actionable insight and strategies from some of the best and brightest in the industry that you can put to work immediately. From labor challenges and breakthrough innovations to input efficiency and next-level risk management, you’ll leave with the connections, clarity, and confidence to take your operation to the next level.
When: January 7 - 8, 2026
Where: Loews Kansas City Hotel
Unearthing the Truth: Identifying and Managing Crown Rot in Corn
Crown rot, a hidden fungal disease lurking in cornfields across the country, causes significant yield loss and increases the risk of stalk lodging at harvest. Join our next Forward-Thinking Farming webinar for a crucial conversation with Dr. Tamra Jackson-Ziems, a distinguished Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Learn about the financial impact of the disease, identification and management tips, and more.
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When: January 9, 2026
Enlist® Herbicide Applicator Training
Learn how to succeed with Enlist® herbicides by getting straightforward information and tips about planting and spraying Enlist crops. Get expert advice from our Enlist experts on tank-mixing with Enlist herbicides, on-target applications and other key elements so you can get the best results from the Enlist® weed control system.
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2026 No-till on the Plains Winter Conference
This conference gathers farmers, agronomists, and industry experts to share innovative no-till farming techniques that enhance soil health and improve crop yields. Attendees will benefit from a diverse program featuring keynote speakers, educational sessions, and networking opportunities aimed at fostering collaboration within the agricultural community.
When: January 19-22, 2026
Where: Wichita Marriott
Enlist® Best Management Practices and Common Questions
Whether you’re new to the Enlist® weed control system or have been using it for years, Enlist experts will offer more in-depth training on the Enlist system by sharing best management practices (BMPs) and technical tips that will help you achieve weed control success with your Enlist crops. Our Enlist experts will share the most common questions on the Enlist system and Enlist herbicides that they receive from growers, applicators and retailers.
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2026 Kansas Sorghum Winter Board Meetings and KSP Annual Membership Meeting
When: January 29, 2026
2026 Kansas Corn Symposium
The Kansas Corn Symposium features lunch, top speakers, the KCGA annual meeting, networking reception, dinner and entertainment!
The Kansas Corn Symposium brings together Kansas corn farmers, leaders and industry supporters to celebrate corn, Kansas’ top crop! Register now to recognize our accomplishments and look to the future of Kansas Corn on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Salina.
When: January 29, 2026
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Salina
2026 YF&R Leaders Conference
Join young farmers, ranchers and agriculturists from across the state at the 2026 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leaders Conference. The event will focus on connecting you with practical tools and resources to add value to your daily work, expanding your peer and professional network and providing encouragement and motivation to keep pushing forward in a tough time for agriculture. Regardless of the crops you grow, animals you raise or off-farm role you play, this conference has something for all young people connected to agriculture and will empower attendees to return home with the tools and knowledge to make positive changes for their farms, families and communities.
When: January 30-February 1, 2026
Where: Manhattan Convention Center
2026 Kansas Commodity Classic
Make plans to attend the Kansas Commodity Classic, the premier event of the Kansas Corn, Grain Sorghum, Soybean and Wheat associations bringing together farmers and ag leaders from across the state. Every year, growers of the state’s top commodities gather to get valuable insights on policy, markets, weather and more.
K-State’s Dr. Jennifer Ifft and Robin Reid will discuss economics and policy; Tanner Ehmke, Lead Economist for Grains & Oilseeds at CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange will provide market insights, popular meteorologist Ross Janssen will cover weather, and hear updates from DC from members of the Kansas Congressional delegation. Check back as we confirm additional speakers.
When: January 30, 2026
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Salina
Kansas Soybean Commission Agronomy Series
Kansas Corn and Soybean Agronomy Series is a great opportunity to get information on Kansas’ top fall crops! Kansas Corn and Kansas Soybean offer these free winter learning sessions for Kansas soybean and corn farmers to help plan for success for the 2026 growing season.
When: January 8, 2026
Where: Wild Prairie Event Center Newton, KS
2026 Kansas State Swine Profitability Conference
The annual Swine Profitability Conference focuses on providing information to improve knowledge for pork producer business decisions.
When: February 3, 2026
Where: Stanley Stout Center, 2200 Denison, Manhattan, Kansas
2026 Top Producer Summit
Deep dive into the following at the Top Producer Summit
When: February 9-11, 2026
Where: Renaissance Nashville Hotel
2026 Women Managing the Farm Conference
This year's Women Managing the Farm Conference is packed with nationally renowned keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions and invaluable networking opportunities. This event has been bringing women together for 21 years, providing a space for women in agriculture to share their knowledge and spark new connections.
The 2025 Women Managing the Farm Conference will showcase keynote speakers who will inspire and educate on a wide range of essential topics including financial planning, grain marketing, KSRE, and motivation.
When: February 12-13, 2026
Where: Manhattan Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center
KARTA Ag Technology Conference
Register today for the 27th Annual Kansas Agricultural Technologies Conference. This day is filled with the latest information on agricultural research and technology in Kansas!
When: February 20, 2026
Where: Clay County Events Center
FARMER2FARMER VII: Farm for Your Life
From a trade war and volatile markets to geopolitical conflict and AI, farmers everywhere are facing extraordinary challenges and opportunities. FARMER2FARMER VII: Farm For Your Life is about farming like your life depends on it - taking control, adapting, managing, and thriving in a rapidly changing world.
Join us for a three-day, hands-on experience designed to sharpen your edge. You’ll dive into performance psychology, leadership, and training sessions; explore new business opportunities and partnerships; and connect with the most innovative minds in modern agriculture—all focused on one goal: helping your family farm increase its profit potential for the long term.
When: February 24-26, 2026
Where: CHI Health Center, 455 North 10th Street Omaha, NE 68102
Ag Innovation Forum
Join the Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City and the National Institute for Animal Agriculture for the 2026 Ag Innovation Forum, a full-day event spotlighting the people and ideas shaping the future of agriculture.
This year’s program will feature a keynote on the global dynamics of agricultural innovation and three expert panels exploring:
When: February 26, 2026
Where: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
2026 Kansas Corn & Soybean Schools
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2026 Flickner Innovation Farm Winter Meeting
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2026 Kansas Soybean Celebration
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2026 KSP Annual Membership Meeting
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2026 Kansas Seed and Crops Conference
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Annual Customer Appreciate Meal and Plot Tour
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