2025 Soil Management Summit
Resources ArchiveThe Soil Management Summit emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from long-time no-till, reduced tillage, and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences and hard-learned lessons. The Summit features presentations and Q&A with researchers, farmers and agricultural advisors,…
University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits – Various Locations
Attendees will hear research updates from university experts to gain insightful tips for making farm management decisions. Attendees will walk away from Agronomy Summit events with research updates, resources, and new connections in their communities. The event is built to provide growers and agribusiness representatives with tools and management considerations for continued farming success. Continuing…
Reach Farmers Faster Communications Training – Effingham
Effingham County Illinois Extension Office 1209 N Wenthe Dr, Effingham, ILEnvironmental Initiative staff will lead a hands-on workshop designed to help participants apply data-driven engagement and communication concepts to their own projects and programs with the goal of improving the effectiveness of engagement efforts. The team will provide high-level insights from the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative case study focused on Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. The…
Reach Farmers Faster Communications Training – Bloomington
Illinois Farm Bureau 1701 Towanda Ave, Bloomington, ILEnvironmental Initiative staff will lead a hands-on workshop designed to help participants apply data-driven engagement and communication concepts to their own projects and programs with the goal of improving the effectiveness of engagement efforts. The team will provide high-level insights from the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative case study focused on Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. The Reach Farmers Faster workshop…
Farmers for Soil Health: Grazing with Cover Crops
Join to learn about grazing cover crops from Troy Bishopp. Troy will share insights into the logistics and benefits of grazing fall cover crops.
Illinois Soil Health Week
This year’s Soil Health Week will take place March 3-9, 2025. Soil enthusiasts had the opportunity to attend in-person and virtual farm tours, dive deep into climate discussions, and hear from experts across the U.S. on why soil should be protected and celebrated.
Reach Farmers Faster Communications Training – DeKalb
DeKalb County Farm Bureau Building 1350 W Prairie Dr, Sycamore, ILEnvironmental Initiative staff will lead a hands-on workshop designed to help participants apply data-driven engagement and communication concepts to their own projects and programs with the goal of improving the effectiveness of engagement efforts. The team will provide high-level insights from the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative case study focused on Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. The Reach Farmers Faster workshop…
Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Program 2024
Dixon Springs Agricultural Center 354 State Highway 145N, Simpson, ILThe 2024-2025 Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course will consist of four weekend programs (Friday-Saturday) plus a few additional virtual/in-person events. Each weekend will include in-class presentation, hands-on practices, and field tours. All weekends will start at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (354 State Highway 145N, Simpson IL) at 9am on the Friday. Some portions…
Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Webinar
The Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (ICCON) convenes cover crop specialists from across Illinois and the broader Midwest region for monthly discussions to explore new research, troubleshoot field conditions, and provide updates on policies and programs related to cover crops. Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICCON calls provide an opportunity…
Growing Your Legacy in 2025: How Planned Giving Saves Farmland Forever
During this interactive webinar, American Farmland Trust’s Director of Planned Giving, Paul Caspersen, will lead a discussion on how you can make a lasting impact through estate planning—securing the future of family farms, supporting thriving communities, and preserving the land you cherish. We’ll delve into important estate planning considerations to keep in mind as we approach…
Drainage Water Recycling
Join North Central Region Water Network for the February edition of The Current Webinar Series as we explore conservation drainage and drainage water recycling – a topic of interest for many as more of us are dealing with either too much or too little water. This webinar will feature research from Kelly Nelson with the University of Missouri and Chris Hay with…
Red Crown Rot Update
Join Dr. Boris Camiletti, University of Illinois Extension plant pathologist, and Dr. Steven Clough, USDA-ARS research geneticist and pathologist, for an update on the spread of red crown rot in Illinois, featuring data compiled from 2024.