Cotton producers, consultants, and ag professionals across Kansas and the surrounding Great Plains region are invited to attend the 7th Annual Great Plains Cotton Conference on February 19, 2026, at the K-State Pratt County 4-H Building in Pratt, Kansas.
This one-day program will feature timely, research-based updates on cotton production, marketing, policy, and technology. Attendees will hear from university specialists, industry experts, and producers on topics including cotton policy and the Cotton Trust Protocol, harvesting practices to maximize lint value, marketing opportunities and risk management, weed management and herbicide resistance, soil fertility, insect scouting and management, and emerging UAV applications in cotton production.
The conference begins with a welcome reception on February 18 at Club D’Est (202 S. Main in Pratt) at 5:30 p.m.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with the conference program starting at 8:15 a.m. and concluding at approximately 4:45 p.m. The agenda includes presentations from Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University, USDA-ARS, the National Cotton Council, and industry partners. A panel discussion on UAV technology will explore how drones may shape the future of cotton production in the region.
Lunch will be provided and sponsored by Phytogen, with opportunities throughout the day to visit sponsor booths and connect with industry representatives.
The conference is made possible through the support of numerous sponsors, including AgLogic Heartland Soil Services, Kansas Cotton Association, Next GINeration, Inc., Northwest Cotton Growers, Phytogen Cottonseed, Plains Cotton Cooperative Association, Southern Kansas Cotton Growers, TAMA USA, TEVA Corp, and Thrive Ag Services.
Conference details:
Producers and agribusiness professionals interested in staying current on cotton production practices, research advances, and market opportunities are encouraged to attend this annual event.
Logan Simon, Southwest Area Agronomist
lsimon@ksu.edu
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