Southeastern Agronomy Summit
Cumberland Presbyterian Church 1700 Outer W Delaware St, Fairfield, ILUniversity of Illinois Extension is holding the annual Southeastern Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making. Continuing education units are available for Certified Crop Advisers at this in-person event. The event will be held at the…
One Good Idea Shop Talks
VirtualThis free, virtual meet-up series is for producers who want to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources, while protecting profitability. Have you found yourself wishing you could talk to other producers who are using or considering conservation practices to improve their soil, land, and bottom lines? Whether you…
Building Better Drainage Systems: Lessons Learned and Opportunities Ahead
VirtualHear from experienced drainage contractors on how they fulfill specific water management roles. Unique approaches to field drainage and district-led improvements Incorporating scaled edge-of-field practices Utilizing subirrigation and research partnerships
Soybean Summit 2026
I Hotel and Conference Center 1900 S 1st St., ChampaignTake advantage of this two-day, in-person event for actionable and practical production insights that will help maximize your return on investment, introduce you to global and domestic market opportunities, and engage your input on sound policies designed to protect your freedom to farm. Learn about the latest in agronomic practices, market outlooks and regulatory updates…
2026 Illinois Soybean Association Summit
I Hotel and Conference Center 1900 S 1st St., ChampaignWe’re all connected and working hard to drive profitable production and sustainable solutions. Learn about the latest in agronomic practices, market outlooks and regulatory updates at Soybean Summit 2026. Take advantage of this two-day, in-person event for actionable and practical production insights that will help maximize your return on investment, introduce you to global and…
Driving the Business of Conservation with Ag Retailers
VirtualAg retailers hold tremendous influence through their role in guiding farmers’ purchasing decisions and providing agronomic advice. Increasingly, evidence shows a strong business case for ag retailers to promote conservation practices and sustainability as part of their agronomic services. Across the agricultural landscape, innovative business models and partnerships are emerging to advance these goals. Together,…
Everything Local Conference
Bank of Springfield Center 1, Convention Center Plaza, Springfield, ILBringing together more people than ever from across Illinois’ local food, specialty crop, and farmers market supply chains. Aside from networking opportunities and an expansive tradeshow, you’ll have the chance to hear from leaders invested in the specialty and local food markets, engage in breakout sessions tailored to your needs, receive one-on-one technical assistance from…
Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit
Highland Community College West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, United StatesUniversity of Illinois Extension is holding the annual Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making. This year’s conference will feature research updates from University of Illinois, University of Wisconsin, and Iowa State University faculty…
Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Dollars and Sense in the Lake Decatur Watershed
Richland Community College 3357 N President Howard Brown Blvd, Decatur, IL, United StatesJoin AFT, City of Decatur, and partners on Thursday, January 29 for a day filled with tools and resources to help you understand the economic considerations of conservation practices in the field! The morning will kick off with a recap of the Lake Decatur Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) followed by a presentation on tools…