Agronomy Days 2026 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign continues with events scheduled into October, teaching Illinois growers the latest breakthroughs in productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Events hosted by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and Illinois Extension showcase new research findings and demonstrate updated management practices.
The remaining events of the series can be found on the Agronomy Days website. Just around the corner, on July 15, is the Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center Field Day, where experts will discuss crop disease risks, insect and weed management, and weather forecasting, among other topics.
“Stairway to Yield,” a field day focused on crop physiology, will take place on Aug. 6 at 4202 S. First St. in Savoy. It features eight presentations from researchers on topics ranging from fertilizer management strategies to high-yield corn and soybean insights.
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