Kentucky Crop Health Conference
Kentucky Crop Health Conference
In-PersonThe conference, now in its fourth year, is designed to provide practical solutions for integrated pest and disease management.
Last Revised: Nov 19th, 2025
Event Description
With spring planting just around the corner, farmers and agronomic professionals are preparing to tackle pest management challenges at the Kentucky Crop Health Conference (KCHC) slated for Feb. 5.
Hosted by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the National Corvette Museum’s conference center in Bowling Green, speakers from across the nation will discuss integrated pest management and equip attendees with the latest research and strategies for protecting Kentucky’s corn, soybeans and wheat.
The conference, now in its fourth year, is designed to provide practical solutions for integrated pest and disease management. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, participants will hear from leading experts and researchers from across the country.
Breakfast and lunch included — Sign-in begins at 8 a.m. CST
Visit https://kchc2026.eventbrite.com for registration.
Tickets are non-refundable after January 29, 2026
Speakers:
Digging Deeper: Managing Soybean Cyst Nematode and Other Soilborne Pathogens
Horacio Lopez-Nicora, Ohio State University
The Resurgence of European Corn Borer in Canada
Jocelyn Smith, University of Guelph, Ridgetown
Targeted Herbicide Applications: Research Insights and Impact on the Future of Weed Control
Rodrigo Werle, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Research update on Red Crown Rot of Soybean
Carl Bradley, University of Kentucky
Update on Mollusk Management and Corn Leafhoppers
Raul Villanueva, University of Kentucky
The Battle Against Ryegrass Continues
Travis Legleiter, University of Kentucky
Winning the Battle Against Corn Disease
Kiersten Wise, University of Kentucky
Multiple Methods to Reduce Wildlife Losses in Row Crop Production
Matthew Springer, University of Kentucky
Credits: CCA: 6 CEUs in IPM;
KY Pesticide Applicator: 5 CEUs for Category 1A; 1 CEU for Category 10
Tennessee Applicators available