Commercial Agriculture spans a wide range of topics and works to address the needs of various producers. The expertise of our local educational specialists combined with the resources of the statewide Illinois Extension system form a powerful source of information and insight for agricultural producers in our region. 

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Asking for help is a sign of strength and courage. The Illinois Agricultural Mental Health Voucher Program allows agricultural producers and their families to seek help free of charge from a certified mental health professional.  Vouchers for Ag Producers.

Upcoming Programs:

Oglesby Agronomy Summit - January 23, 2025 | Illinois Valley Community College | 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sustainability on the Farm program series:

• Cover Crops - January 16, 2025 | Illinois Valley Community College | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Wildlife Habitat - February 6, 2025 | Bureau County Extension Office | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Conservation Tillage - February 20, 2025 | Bureau County Extension Office | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Edge of Field Practices - March 6, 2025 | Illinois Valley Community College | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
• Cost Share Programs - March 20, 2025 | Marshall-Putnam County Extension Office | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Informational Session on Phosphorus and Potassium Omission Trials - March 12, 2025 | LaSalle County Farm Bureau | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 

Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training - March 13, 2025

• Afternoon Session - 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Marshall-Putnam County Extension Office
• Evening Session - 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Illinois Valley Community College | Room CTC-124/125

Certified Livestock Manager Training - Online training option

PSEP testing: 

Registration is available through Illinois Department of Agriculture.  Pre-registration is required.  No walk-ins permitted.

Manuals and workbooks are available for purchase at Extension offices located in Princeton, Ottawa, and Henry.  Please bring a simple function calculator to your testing session.  No smart phones or smart devices will be permitted.

LaSalle County **Private only**:

• January 15, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Illinois Valley Community College, Room C-316
• February 4, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | LaSalle County Extension Office

Bureau County **All tests offered**:

• February 12, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Bureau County Extension Office
• March 26, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Bureau County Extension Office

Marshall-Putnam County **All tests offered**:

• February 5, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Marshall-Putnam County Extension Office
• February 5, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Marshall-Putnam County Extension Office
• March 7, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Putnam County EMA Building