Producers and ag professionals are invited to a full day focused on the decisions that shape soybean production at the annual Soybean Production Clinic, set for Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, at the Merrick County Youth and Agriculture Education Center, 1784 Fairgrounds Rd., Central City, NE 68826.
Hosted by Nebraska Extension, the clinic will feature educational sessions and ag industry exhibits focused on improving soybean production and supporting informed management decisions for the 2026 growing season. Exhibits will open at 9 a.m., with the clinic running from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Lunch will be provided and is sponsored by Archer Credit Union.
The agenda includes expert presentations from Nebraska Extension educators and specialists highlighting recent research and current perspectives on a wide range of soybean production topics.
Agenda:
- 9:30 a.m. — Opening - Steve Melvin, UNL Extension Educator
- 9:35 a.m. — Agency Updates - Farm Service Agency and Rural Development
- 10 a.m. — “Drones on the Farm” - Dirk Charlson, UNL Extension Educator
- 10:45 a.m. — “Insect Management in Soybean” - Justin McMechan, UNL Extension Specialist
- 11:15 a.m. — “Soybean Disease Management” - Dylan Mangel, UNL Extension Specialist
- 11:45 a.m. — “Planting Seeds of Hope” - Annie De La Cruz, LIMHP, LPC
- 12:15 p.m. — Lunch, sponsored by Archer Credit Union
- 1 p.m. — “Weed Management & IPM” - Amit Jhala, Specialist, Weed Management
- 1:30 p.m. — “Irrigating Soybean” - Steve Melvin, UNL Extension Educator
- 2 p.m. — Farm Bill Updates for 2026 - Anastasia Meyer, UNL Extension Educator
- 2:45 p.m. — Spring and Summer Weather Outlook - Eric Hunt, UNL Extension Educator
- 3:15 p.m. — Door Prizes
Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits will be available in crop management, pest management, soil and water management, and professional development.
In addition, attendees can visit the UNL Drinking Water Booth to learn how contaminants in water may impact health and explore different water treatment methods.
Nebraska Extension’s annual Soybean Production Clinic is consistently recognized as a leading educational ag event, offering practical, research-based guidance for soybean producers, crop consultants and agribusiness professionals. Sessions address current management challenges across the soybean growing system.
For more detailed information, attendees are encouraged to contact Steve Melvin, (308) 946-3843, or Merrick County Extension.
