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 </figure>written by: Stacy Campbell - Cottonwood Extension DistrictAs more acres of cotton are being grown in Kansas and cotton gins in the state have expanded their ginning capacity. K-State Research &amp; Extension has partnered with others in hosting the 2021 Great Plains Cotton Conference. If you are interested don’t delay and get registered today as time is running out to RSVP.Following a very successful meeting in 2020, the 2021 Great Plains Cotton Conference is scheduled for February 23 and 24, 2021. Due to COVID restrictions, the meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom platform this year. Presentations will be focused on all things cotton, including stand establishment, early season management, pest and nutrient management, varieties, harvest-aids, post-harvest management, economics, and cotton industry updates related to the Great Plains. Nationally recognized speakers from OK, KS, TX, and TN will be presenting. Seed companies will be presenting on their latest varieties and traits as well. One KDA CEU credit will be offered. CCA credits have been requested but not confirmed.Presentations will go from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm on February 23 and 7:30 am to 12:00 pm on February 24.Interested individuals are asked to RSVP by February 19 to:- email: Penny Adams at padams@ksu.edu Please provide your name, phone #, email address, address, and Pesticide Applicator Lic. # in the email.- phone: Shelley Heinrich at 806-670-3250 or sheinrich@cottonboard.orgRegistered attendees will receive a Zoom invitation on February 22.

Save the Date - Great Plains Cotton Conference, Feb. 23-24