Get information and resources to make practical plans for your farm.

Meet with agriculture specialists from University of Illinois Extension and learn about the latest research during the Greater Peoria Farm Show. 

Show attendees can visit the Illinois Extension booth during show hours on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss their questions and find resources on farm leasing, grain marketing, farm estate planning, soil fertility, farm drainage, digital technology, variety selection, and fertility programs. 

New this year, Illinois Extension educators and University of Illinois faculty will be sharing informative presentations throughout each day. See the full schedule below.

There is no cost to attend, and parking in the Peoria Civic Center parking lots is free.

Tentative Presentation Schedule:

Tuesday, Dec. 3

• Main Hall
  • 9:15-10 a.m. - Grain Market Outlook and Challenges by Joe Janzen
  • 10-10:45 a.m. - Farm Income Expectations in 2025 by Nicholas Paulson
  • 10:45-11:30 a.m. - Managing Farm Financial Risk in 2025 by Gary Donald Schnitkey
  • 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Home Horticulture by Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle
  • 12:30-1:45 p.m. - AgrAbility: Farming with Disabilities by Josie Rudolphi
• Room 134
  • 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. - Tips for Farm Succession and Estate Planning by Kevin Brooks
  • TBA - Dashboard for Agricultural Water Use and Nutrient Management (DAWN) Project by Talon Becker

Wednesday, Dec. 4

• Main Hall
  • 9:15-10 a.m. - Investigation of Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Long Term Effects by Zhongjie Yu
  • 10-10:45 a.m. - Weed Science Challenges in 2025 by Aaron Hager
  • 10:45-11:30 a.m. - This is Not Your Grandparents' Weather by Duane Friend
  • 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Farm Pasture Rental by Travis Meteer
  • 12:45-1:30 p.m. - USDA Farm Bill by Talon Becker
  • 1:30-2:15 p.m. - Home Horticulture by Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle
• Room 134
  • 9:30-10:15 a.m. - USDA Farm Bill by Reagen Tibbs
  • 10:15-11:30 a.m. - Beef/Calf Feed Costs in 2024 by Travis Meteer
  • TBA - Farm Composting by Duane Friend

Thursday, Dec. 5

• Main Hall
  • 9:15-10 a.m. - Safe Farming in Illinois by Salah Issa
  • 10-10:30 a.m. - Tips for Farm Succession and Estate Planning by Kevin Brooks
  • 10:30-11 a.m. - Home Horticulture by Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle