Symposium // Missouri Soybean Center // University of Missouri

Registration

There is no registration fee for participation in the symposium. Registration is appreciated as it aids in planning.

If you would like submit a poster and/or take advantage of the free lunch, please register by February 18th.

You will receive a confirmation email with parking and lunch information at a later date. Contact Felix Fritschi with any questions.

2026 Soybean Symposium

When: March 4th, 2026

Where: University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, Memorial Union North 201ABC

What: The symposium will bring together researchers and stakeholders across the soybean value chain to network, present research findings, and promote interdisciplinary collaborations. It will feature four leading experts in the areas of soybean molecular genetics, weed science, food science, and soybean breeding. Participants also have the opportunity to volunteer poster presentations and discuss their work during a poster session which will be coupled with a reception. This free symposium is open to researchers, students, industry, farmers, and other stakeholders interested in soybean.

Tentative Symposium Schedule

8:00–9:30	Registration, coffee, poster setup
9:30–9:35	Welcome and Introduction
9:35–9:45	Opening Remarks Dr. Christopher R. Daubert, Vice Chancellor and Dean, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources-University of Missouri
9:45–10:00	TBD Casey Wasser, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Missouri Soybeans
10:00–10:50	Data Dumps and Decision Support: Applying AI (Augmented Intelligence) in Extension J. Mark Locklear, Web Developer/Project Manager, Extension Foundation
10:50–11:00	Two 5-min talks from submitted abstracts
11:00–11:10	Break
11:10–NOON	The Missing Link: Closing the Management-Environment Gap in Soybean Production Dr. Andre Reis, Assistant Professor, Soybean Farming Systems
NOON–12:10	Two 5-min talks from submitted abstracts
12:10–1:20	Networking lunch (provided for registered participants)
1:20–2:10	The latest in markets and policies for soybeans Dr. Seth Meyer, Director of the Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), University of Missouri
2:10–2:20	Two 5-min talks from submitted abstracts
2:20–2:30	Break
2:30–3:20	John M. Poehlman lecture - Tennessee Soybean Breeding: Varieties, Germplasm, and Gene Discovery Dr. Vince Pantalone, Charles E. Wharton Institute Professor, Soybean Breeding and Genetics, University of Tennessee
3:20–3:30	Two 5-min talks from submitted abstracts
3:30–5:30	Poster Presentation, Competition and Reception Poster size will be 4' x 4'. Need not compete to present a poster. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded.