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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Discover how farm management decisions are
shaping the future of agriculture at the
Illinois Extension Agronomy Summit, hosted at the Sangamon
County Extension Office. This year’s event will take place on
Tuesday, February 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Participants will gain up-to-date research-based insights from
university experts to support informed farm management
decisions. Sessions will cover Group 15 herbicide resistance in
waterhemp, digital agriculture, insect management, agricultural
policy changes for 2026, and more. Attendees will leave with
practical tools, research updates, and valuable connections
within their agricultural community.
"This event is a part of Illinois Extension's ongoing commitment
to offer the latest research and information to local producers
and stakeholders,” said local Commercial Agriculture Educator
Reagen Tibbs. “By connecting researchers and experts with
producers, we can help them make more informed decisions for
their operations and meet the challenges of modern-day
agricultural production."
Registration is $20 and includes all presentations and lunch.
Certified Crop Adviser continuing education units will be
available. Register by February 10 at
go.illinois.edu/AGSSpringfield.
This event is part of a statewide series of Illinois Extension
Agronomy Summits taking place throughout January and February of
2026. Additional 2026 locations include:
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Peoria Agronomy Summit | East Peoria,
Jan. 12
Southeastern Agronomy Summit | Fairfield, Jan. 22
Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit | Freeport, Jan. 28
Southwestern Agronomy Summit | Waterloo, Feb. 3
Oglesby Agronomy Summit | Feb. 5
Joliet Agronomy Summit | Feb. 10
Springfield Agronomy Summit | Feb. 17
Clark County Agronomy Summit, | Marshall, Feb. 24
For questions or if you need an accommodation to participate, please
contact Reagen Tibbs at rgtibbs@illinois.edu or 217-732-8289. Early
requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet
your access needs.
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