Please join us on January 30, 2026, at the Wellness Center, located at 9536 NC-305, Jackson, NC 27845. Registration will open at 8:30 AM, and the school will begin at 9:00 AM.
Featured speakers include:- Dr. Nathan Smith & Scott Mickey from Clemson University - Extension Agriculture Economics
- Dr. Stanley Culpepper from the University of Georgia Extension Weed Specialist
- Dr. Carie Ortel from Virginia Tech Soybean Extension Agronomist
- Dr. LeAnn Lux from NC State Extension Pathologist
You can register online for the Soybean School.
Jackson Soybean School Agenda
January 30, 2026 – 8:30am–1:00pm Northampton County Wellness Center 9536 NC-305 Jackson, NC 27845Pesticide and CCA Credits Available
- 8:30–9:00AM Registration & Networking
- 9:00–9:10AM Craig Ellison – Northampton County Extension Director & Agriculture Agent Welcome & Agenda Overview
- 9:10–10:00AM Dr. Nathan Smith & Scott Mickey – Clemson University – Extension Agriculture Economics Profitability in Soybeans Compared to other Crops: Marketing Considerations for 2026
- 10:00–10:45AM Dr. Stanley Culpepper – University of Georgia Extension Weed Specialist Soybean Weed Management & Endangered Species Act
- 10:45–11:00AM BREAK
- 11:00–11:45AM Dr. Carie Ortel – Virginia Tech Soybean Extension Agronomist Best Bean for your Buck: Maximizing Yield & Profit with Key Management Decisions
- 11:45AM–12:15PM Dr. LeAnn Lux – NC State Extension Pathologist Soybean Varieties & Fungicide Timing: How do we decide?
- 12:15PM SPONSORED LUNCH
North Carolina Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity provider. Accommodation requests related to a disability may be made by contacting North Carolina Cooperative Extension at 252-794-5317 by 1/14/26.
