Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Springfield Agronomy Summit
University of Illinois Extension is holding the Peoria Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making.
Continuing education units are available for Certified Crop Advisers at this in-person event. The cost to attend is $20, and registration is required. Registration includes all presentations, light refreshments, and lunch.
For questions or to request accommodations, contact Reagen Tibbs at rgtibbs@illinois.edu or 217-732-8289.
Springfield Agronomy Summit Presentions
The Challenge of Group 15 Resistance in Waterhemp: Is Metribuzin an Overlooked Option for its Management?, Aaron Hager
- Recent research by the University of Illinois weed science program has investigated the propensity of reduced sensitivity of Illinois waterhemp populations to Group 15 herbicides. Waterhemp seed was collected from approximately 84 Illinois counties during fall, 2023 and subsequently used to propagate plants that were evaluated for response to S-metolachlor in greenhouse research. This presentation will share the results of this screening research and also recently-completed research conducted in 15 states to evaluate metribuzin for control of herbicide-resistant waterhemp and Palmer amaranth populations.
Today's Digital Agriculture, Dennis Bowman
Insect management in corn and soybean, Nick Seiter
- An update on current insect pest management issues in central Illinois, including a discussion of grape colaspis biology/control, the return on investment of insecticides in soybean, and Bt resistance in corn rootworms.
Topic TBD, John Jones
Agricultural Policy Changes for 2026, Reagen Tibbs
- This presentation will provide information on changes in Federal and state agricultural policy and how those changes will impact producers.
About Agronomy Summits
Expanding from one event in northern Illinois to now eight, Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits are touring throughout the state in winter 2026. Attendees can expect sessions filled with the latest research updates from crop science experts at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, Illinois Extension, as well as additional university and industry professionals.
Additional 2026 Agronomy Summit Locations
- Peoria Agronomy Summit | 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
- Clark County Agronomy Summit | Feb. 24
