ASA Southern Branch Annual Conference

Every year, the ASA Southern Branch holds a conference in conjunction with the Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS) meeting. This conference provides a venue for collaboration and networking among agronomy professionals and students in the Southern Region. It is an excellent opportunity for students to present their research findings and talk with professionals in their area of research/interest.

2025 Annual Conference

The 2025 Southern Branch Annual Conference was held February 2-4 in Irving, TX, in conjunction with the 2025 SAAS Conference.

2025 Student Contest Winners

Oral Presentations
PhD Session 1

1. Nicholas Boogades, Texas A&M
2. Lane Galloway, Mississippi State
3. Graham Oakley, Mississippi State

PhD Session 2

1. Christopher Cobos, Texas A&M
2. Digvijay Mohite, Oklahoma State
3. Tie: Jason Hampshire, Mississippi State & Corey Kichler, Auburn University

MS Session 1

1. Maggie Yates, University of Georgia
2. Mohit Kumar, University of Georgia
3. Alexandra Lindsey, Auburn University

MS Session 2

1. Harsanjam Singh, Oklahoma State
2. Lance Wortman, University of Georgia
3. Brian Wisekal, University of Gerogia

Poster Presentations
PhD

1. Nicholas Boogades, Texas A&M
2. Christopher Cobos, Texas A&M
3. Corey Kichler, Auburn

MS

1. Alexandra Lindsey, Auburn University
2. William O'Neal, Mississippi State
3. Shelby Hammond, Clemson University

Undergraduate

1. Charli Matthews, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
2. Lowrey Veazey, Mississippi State
3. Kennedi Harris, Tarleton State University