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 | Casey Wasser Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Missouri Soybeans |
| 10:00–10:50 | TBD Dr. Andre Reis, Assistant Professor, Soybean Farming Systems |
| 10:50–11:00 | Two 5-min talks from submitted abstracts |
| 11:00–11:10 | Break |
| 11:10–NOON | Dr. Seth Meyer, Director of the Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI), University of Missouri |
| NOON–12:10 | Two 5-min talks from submitted abstracts |
| 12:10–1:20 | Networking lunch (provided for registered participants) |
| 1:20–2:10 | TBD Dr. AI-related? |
| 2:10–2:20 | Two 5-min talks from submitted abstracts |
| 2:20–2:30 | Break |
| 2:30–3:20 | John M. Poehlman lecture - TBD 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. |