Stay current with updates impacting Illinois crop production.

Make the most informed decisions you can for your farm by getting the latest research updates from crop science experts at University of Illinois. Crop producers, consultants, industry professionals, and students are invited to the 2024 Crop Management Conference series in person or online. 

12+ continuing education units, CEUs, are available for Certified Crop Advisers covering a broad range of crop production topics through an online-only conference available from Feb. 16 to April 30. All topics covered at in-person events are recorded and added to the online-only conference.

Online Conference

Registration for the online conference is available until March 15.  Registrants will have access to the presentations from Feb. 16 to April 30.

• Cost is $50.
• Certified Crop Advisers may earn CEU credit by viewing the online presentations and completing the corresponding quizzes to access the QR code.
  • Presentations run 25 to 50 minutes long.
  • Sessions will be worth 0.5 to 1.0 CEUs, accordingly. 

Online participants must access the content through their Learn @ Illinois Extension account. 

New users:

• If you do not already have an account on Learn @ Illinois Extension, we will create one for you with the email provided for registration. The week of Feb. 12 to 16, you will receive an email with a temporary password. Change this password upon the first login. Once logged in, you will find the conference accessible under the "My Courses" tab at the top of the page, available from Feb. 16 to April 30.

Existing users:

• If you already have an account on Learn @ Illinois Extension and used the same email address associated with your account to register for the conference, you can log in using your existing credentials. If you have forgotten your password, it can be reset on the login page by clicking 'Lost Password'. Once logged in, you will find the conference accessible under the "My Courses" tab at the top of the page, available from Feb. 16 to April 30.
• If you already have an account on Learn @ Illinois Extension but used a different email address to register for the conference, a new account will be automatically registered with a temporary password sent to their email. The password must be changed upon first login. Once logged in, the conference will be accessible under the "My Courses" tab at the top of the page, available from Feb. 16 to April 30.

Online Presentations

• Advancements in Wheat Genetics and Management | CEU: 0.5 CM
  Presenter: Jessica Rutkowski, University of Illinois Crop Sciences, Small Grains, Assistant Professor
• Building a Successful Weed Management Plan for 2024 | CEU: 1.0 CM
  Presenter: Nathan Johanning, University of Illinois Extension Educator, Commercial Ag
• Corn Diseases: Outlook and Options to Mitigate Loss | CEU: 1.0 PM
  Presenter: Darcy Telenko, Purdue University, Field Crop Pathology Specialist, Associate Professor
• Corn Rootworm Management in 2024 | CEU: 0.5 PM
  Presenter: Nick Seiter, University of Illinois Field Crop Entomology Extension Specialist and Assistant Research Professor
• From Field to Sky: Drones are Transforming Agricultural Input Applications | CEU: 1.0 NM or PASp
  Presenter: Dennis Bowman, University of Illinois Extension Digital Agriculture Specialist
• Illinois Farmland Leases | CEU: 1.0 PD
  Presenter: Nick Paulson, University of Illinois Farm Risk Management, Extension Specialist, Associate Professor
• Making Weather and Climate Information Work: Existing Tools and Monitoring to Help Agriculture Decision Making | CEU: 1.0 CM
  Presenter: Trent Ford, State Climatologist, Illinois State Water Survey at University of Illinois
• Managing Cover Crops in Illinois Systems | CEU: 1.0 CM
  Presenter: Giovani Preza Fontes, University of Illinois Crops Extension Specialist and Associate Professor
• Mineralization of Nutrients from Soil Organic Matter: How, How Much, and Can it be Managed? | CEU: 1.0 SW
  Presenter: Andrew Margenot, University of Illinois Assistant Professor, Department of Crop Sciences
• Navigating a New Era: Understanding the Endangered Species Act and its Impact on Pesticide Regulation | CEU: 1.0 PM
  Presenter: Aaron Hager, University of Illinois Weeds Extension Specialist, Professor
• Pathogen Surveys from a Food Safety Perspective: A Deeper Dive into Ear Rot and Head Scab in Illinois Grain | CEU: 1.0 PM
  Presenters: Briana Whitaker, United States Department of Agriculture, Ag Research Service, Microbiologist; Joseph Opoku, United States Department of Agriculture, Ag Research Service, Research Plant Pathologist
• Profitable Regenerative Agriculture: Focus on Incorporating Perennial Biomass Crops into Annual Cropping Systems | CEU: 1.0 CM or SSp
  Presenter: Emily Heaton, University of Illinois Regenerative Agriculture Extension Specialist and Professor
• Saving Lives in Grain: Research and Strategies for Grain Entrapment Prevention and Response | CEU: 0.5 PD
  Presenter: Salah Issa, University of Illinois Ag Safety and Health, Extension Specialist, and Assistant Professor
• Soybean Insect Management in 2024 | CEU: 0.5 PM
  Presenter: Nick Seiter, University of Illinois Field Crop Entomology Extension Specialist and Assistant Research Professor
• What do "The Data" Really Tell Us? | CEU: 1.0 NM
  Presenter: Emerson Nafziger, University of Illinois Agronomy Extension Specialist, Professor Emeritus
• Whatever Happened to the Soybean Cyst Nematode? | CEU: 1.0 PM
  Presenter: Nathan Schroeder, University of Illinois Crop Sciences, Associate Professor
• White Mold and Nematodes, Oh My! What's Going on with Soybean Diseases? | CEU: 1.0 PM
  Presenter: Chelsea Harbach, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Plant Disease Diagnostician 

CEU Types: PM: Pest Management; CM: Crop Management; NM: Nutrient Management; SW: Soil and Water Management; PD: Professional Development; SSp: Sustainability Speciality; and PASp: Precision Ag Specialty.

Additional Conference Locations

• Feb. 1: Collinsville. Register by Jan. 25 for early-bird rate.
• Feb. 7: Champaign. Register by Jan. 31 for early-bird rate.
• Feb. 15: Sycamore. Register by Feb. 8 for early-bird rate.
• Feb. 16 - April 30: Online. Register by March 15.

Visit the conference page at go.illinois.edu/CMC.