Lichtenberg named associate director of conservation agronomy

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Soybeans is proud to announce the promotion of Brady Lichtenberg to associate director of conservation agronomy. In this role, Lichtenberg will lead efforts at the intersection of conservation and agronomic innovation, helping Missouri farmers adopt practices that increase productivity while improving soil, water and wildlife health.

 

 

Brady Lichtenberg

 

As associate director, he will collaborate with Missouri Soybeans’ research and conservation teams to expand field-level impact through grower outreach, research trials and regenerative systems demonstrations at the Farm for Soy Innovation in Columbia.

 

His work will include increasing engagement with conservation programs, supporting agronomic research, organizing field days and events, and overseeing implementation of practices such as cover crops, nutrient stewardship and edge-of-field habitat.

 

“Brady has shown a deep commitment to Missouri farmers and the sustainability of our working lands,” said Blake Barlow, Missouri Soybeans’ director of research and agronomy. “His expertise and passion for production agriculture make him a natural fit to lead in this role.”

 

Lichtenberg brings hands-on experience in crop production, conservation planning and technical research to the position. He previously served as the conservation programs manager, contributing to the development of education programs and demonstration plots.

 

His promotion reflects Missouri Soybeans’ desire to deliver measurable value to soybean producers across the state.

 

For more information about Missouri Soybeans, visit www.mosoy.org