By Emily Hansen and Kathryn Seebruck et.al
With harvest season behind us and spring planting on the horizon, now is the time to prepare for the year ahead. University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, agronomists, and agriculture professionals to attend one of the upcoming Agronomy Summits across the state in January and February of 2026.
These in-person events provide up-to-date research-based insights from university and industry experts to help producers make informed decisions for the 2026 growing season. Sessions will cover soil health, nutrient management, pest control, crop market outlooks, and emerging technologies in agriculture. Attendees will walk away with practical tools, research updates, and new connections to strengthen their operations.
“Agronomy Summits are designed to bring the latest research and resources directly to local communities,” says Kathryn Seebruck, commercial agriculture educator serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties. “Our goal is to provide timely, relevant information that producers can apply immediately on their farms.”
Farmers who participated in last year’s summit events believed the presentations to be very informative and expressed appreciation for the specificity of topics covered, while agricultural advisors stated the presentations were a great resource that will help them and their farmer clients going forward. The 2026 Agronomy Summits will be held at the following locations across Illinois:
Registration fees vary by location and include lunch and all sessions. Certified Crop Adviser continuing education units will be offered. Register online by individual location.
Source : illinois.edu