Agronomy Summits scheduled

EAST PEORIA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is hosting a series of Agronomy Summits to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making. The 2026 theme centers on soil and nutrient management.

Expanding from one event in northern Illinois to now eight, Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits are touring throughout the state in winter 2026. Attendees can expect sessions filled with the latest research updates from crop science experts at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Illinois Extension, as well as additional university and industry professionals.

The series kicks off with the Peoria Agronomy Summit, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 12 in the AIT Building at Illinois Central College, East Peoria Campus, 1 College Drive, East Peoria.

Seminar topics will include:

• Visionary Approach to Nitrogen Management.

• Phosphorus in Illinois: The Old, the New, and the Future.

• Soil Biology,

• Reducing Nitrate Loss from Farm Tiles.

• Soil Health Principles.

The cost to attend is $20, and registration is required by Jan. 6. Registration includes all presentations, light refreshments, and lunch.

Continuing education units are available for Certified Crop Advisers up to five CEUs at this in-person event.

Register by visiting https://tinyurl.com/395ub9tv. For questions or to request accommodations, contact Tara Heath at tsheath@illinois.edu or 309-547-3711.

Additional 2026 Agronomy Summit locations include:

• Southeastern Agronomy Summit, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 22 at Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1700 Outer W. Delaware St., Fairfield; https://tinyurl.com/mryjvr9x.

• Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit, 9:30 a.m. to 2:35 p.m. Jan. 28 at Highland Community College, Student Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport; https://tinyurl.com/4yr9rspw.

• Southwestern Agronomy Summit, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 3 at Monroe County Annex, 901 Illinois Ave., Waterloo; https://tinyurl.com/3jx4m76f.

• Oglesby Agronomy Summit, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 5 at Illinois Valley Community College, 815 N. Orlando Smith St., Oglesby; https://tinyurl.com/4ws8barc.

• Joliet Agronomy Summit, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 10, Joliet Junior College, Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center, 17840 W. Laraway Road, Joliet; https://tinyurl.com/5xpz93m3.

• Springfield Agronomy Summit, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 17 at Sangamon County Extension, 700 S. Airport Drive, Springfield; https://tinyurl.com/5d9dhack.

• Clark County Agronomy Summit, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 24 at Clark County Extension, 15493 IL-1, Marshall; https://tinyurl.com/236e4r6t.