By Scout Nelson
The Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Mead, Nebraska. The free public event offered research-based education to support corn and soybean production planning for the 2026 growing season.
The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. with refreshments and time for visitors to explore exhibitors and equipment displays. These early activities provided opportunities for learning and networking with agriculture-related companies and service providers.
Formal sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and continue through 3 p.m. The agenda focuses on timely topics related to production, financial planning, marketing strategies, and technology use. These sessions were designed to support better planning and decision-making for the coming year.
“The Eastern Nebraska Corn and Soybean Expo will assist producers in planning for next year’s growing season,” said Aaron Nygren, Extension Educator, Saunders County. “We hope you come and learn from a variety of speakers and vendors about timely topics for corn and soybean production in 2026.”
The program was sponsored by Nebraska Extension within the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Nebraska Soybean Board, and the Nebraska Corn Board.
The keynote presentation focused on soybean management and reviewed common misconceptions that affected crop performance. Additional sessions addressed farm financial planning, nitrogen management for the 2026 season, grain marketing, crop insurance, and drone application research updates.
Updates were also provided by the Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Soybean Board, Nebraska Corn Growers Association, and Nebraska Soybean Association. These updates offered insight into current programs and initiatives that could impact corn and soybean operations in the coming season.
Participants will provide time to meet exhibitors during a scheduled break and will be offered a complimentary lunch at noon. Registration was offered at the door with no fee required.
More information about the event is available through Nebraska Extension and the ENREEC website at https://enreec.unl.edu. The event was held at ENREEC, located at 1071 County Road G, Ithaca, Nebraska 68033.
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