Use current data and research to strategize crop production planning.
Analyzing last year’s statewide crop trends alongside current research helps to strengthen planning for the 2025 crop year. Taking time to reflect at the University of Illinois Extension Crop Management Conference helps agriculturalists develop strategies around decisions that can impact a farm’s priorities, profitability, and future.
With multiple locations and an online option, everyone can gather the information needed to make the most informed decisions for farming operations. Attendees can expect topical sessions filled with the latest production research updates from crop science experts at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.
Up to seven continuing education units are available for certified crop advisers covering various crop production topics at in-person events. Additional presentations and CEUs are available by accessing the online content available from Feb. 23 to April 30. Access to online content is included in the registration cost for in-person events or can be purchased separately for online only.
Online Only Details
For those who prefer to access the recorded presentations online only, the registration cost is $50. Online will be live from Feb. 23 through April 30. For access, register by March 15.
Certified crop advisers may earn CEU credit by viewing the online presentations and completing the corresponding quizzes to access a QR code that can be scanned with a CCA app. Sessions will be worth 0.5 to 1.0 CEUs, accordingly. Online presentations run 25 to 50 minutes long.
Online participants must access the content through a Learn @ Illinois Extension account.
Learn @ Illinois Extension Account Details
When you register for the online conference, you will be asked to create an Extension User account or to log in with your existing Extension User account credentials. An Extension User account is required to access the online conference.
If you are not sure if you have an Extension User account:
Please use the login button that you will see on the registration page, enter your email address and what you think is your password, and select the login button.
If you do not have an account or if your password is incorrect, you will see the message: Whoops! Something went wrong. These credentials do not match our records. You can either retry the password or select the Create Account link to set up your account.
Please refer to the account FAQ page for additional information about logging into Learn @ Illinois Extension. If you are having trouble creating an account, please contact uie-learn-admin@illinois.edu.
Online Presentations
- The Answer (My Friend) Is Blowin' in the Wind
Presenter: Trent Ford, state climatologist, Illinois State Water Survey at University of Illinois - Insect Management in Corn and Soybean
Presenter: Nick Seiter, assistant research professor and Extension specialist, entomology - Field Weed Research Update, Title TBD
Presenter: Aaron Hager, professor and Extension specialist, weed science - Update on Disease Management in Corn and Soybean
Presenter: Boris Camiletti, assistant professor, crops - Soil Research Update, Title TBD
Presenter: John Jones, assistant professor and Extension specialist, crops - Agronomics of Corn and Soybean Production
Presenter: Giovani Preza Fontes, assistant professor and Extension specialist, crops - Digital Agriculture Research Update, Title TBD
Presenter: Dennis Bowman, Extension digital agriculture specialist - Water Quality Research Update, Title TBD
Presenter: Bin Peng, assistant professor and Extension specialist, agricultural hydrology - Field Weed Management Update, Title TBD
Presenter: Karla Gage, associate professor, weed science and plant pathology, Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Disease Management Update for Field Crops
Presenter: Carl Bradley, professor plant pathology, University of Kentucky - Agriculture Safety Research Update, Title TBD
Presenter: Salah Issa, assistant professor and Extension specialist, ag safety and health - Top Management Decisions for Corn and Soybean to Consider for 2025
Presenter: Connor Sible, research assistant professor, crop sciences
Additional Conference Locations
- Feb. 12: Champaign. Register by Feb. 5 for an early-bird rate.
- Feb. 19: Sycamore. Register by Feb. 12 for an early-bird rate.
Visit the conference webpage for updates at go.illinois.edu/CMC.
