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2025 Pennycress Field Day
This day has been established to introduce the new winter annual crop Field Pennycress to local producers. Researchers along with industry representatives will be present to discuss this very unique short season crop. Five years of research have been completed towards the development and commercial launch of pennycress. Research will be presented and the day will discuss abiotic stresses impacting …
Read MoreAg Coffee Talk: Livestock Integration
Carroll County Farm BureauEvent Details: Ag Coffee Talk: Livestock Integration June 4: 9 am-11 am Carroll County Farm Bureau 811 S Clay St B, Mt Carroll, IL 61053 The Coffee Talk Series shares Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategies and Conservation Practices with the community, offering program information and a platform for farmers to discuss implementation in the field, connect, and learn from each other. …
Read MoreHabitat Tour: Goat Grazing Management of Woody Species
Join us on an active oak savanna and woodland restoration utilizing the power of goats to manage invasive woody species. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the goats in action and engage with the partners involved in the project, including: Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologists American Farmland Trust Illinois DNR Division of Forestry Local contractors Peoria …
Read More2025 SIU Carbondale Field Day with NREC
SIU Carbondale – University FarmsPlease make plans to join Illinois NREC and Illinois Farm Bureau at SIU-Carbondale for the 2025 SIU University Farms Field Day. You will hear the latest research updates from SIU-C faculty and also have an opportunity to hear directly from SIU-C students who are engaged in research projects at the University. The event is free to attend and includes lunch, …
Read MoreSave the Date: ISAP’s Cultivate Connections Luncheon at the Illinois State Fair
On behalf of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, we are thrilled to invite you to our second upcoming networking lunch! This event focuses on connecting with fellow ag professionals to discuss current initiatives, prospective projects, and resource sharing to further project collaboration across the state! This event will take place at the Illinois State Fair on Friday, August 8, 2025 …
Read MoreFarm Progress Show
The 2025 Farm Progress Show will be held August 26–28, 2025, in Decatur, Illinois. With hundreds of exhibitors, we’re proud to call this event the largest outdoor agricultural show in the nation. Designed with farmers and producers in mind, the Farm Progress Show features some of the most innovative technology and products from across the globe. From established brands to …
Read MoreMidwest Climate Resilience Conference
Baird CenterThe University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership will host the 2025 Midwest Climate Resilience Conference at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The conference brings together representatives from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to inspire and encourage climate adaptation in communities throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes region. The Midwest Climate Resilience Conference is the premier forum focused specifically …
Read More2025 Illinois NLRS Annual Partnership Conference
Please save the date for the NLRS Partnership Conference: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Located at the Illinois Department of Agriculture in Springfield and online. Agenda, online link, and registration will be forthcoming. If you would like to give a presentation at this event or have any questions, please contact NLRS@illinois.edu.
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