OGLESBY, Ill. – Discover how biologicals, pesticides, and climate are shaping the future of agriculture at the Illinois Extension Agronomy Summit, hosted at Illinois Valley Community College. This year’s event will take place on February 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates, equipping them with information that will empower their farm decision-making.
Participants will gain up-to-date research-based insights from university and industry experts to support informed farm management decisions. Sessions will cover biologicals, nutrient management, pesticide regulations, and more. Attendees will leave with practical tools, research updates, and valuable connections within their agricultural community.
“We’re excited to be bringing back to Oglesby Agronomy Summit for its second year,” said Emily Hansen, local Extension commercial ag educator. “This is a fantastic opportunity for both farmers and industry professionals to get the latest research updates from campus.”
Registration is $30 and includes all presentations and lunch. Certified Crop Advisor continuing education units will be available. Register by January 29, 2026, at go.illinois.edu/AGSOglesby.
This event is part of a statewide series of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits taking place throughout January and February of 2026. Each location features unique topics and presenters.
Additional 2026 locations include:
Peoria Agronomy Summit | Jan. 12
Southeastern Agronomy Summit | Fairfield, Jan 22
Northwestern Agronomy Summit | Freeport, Jan. 28
Southwestern Agronomy Summit | Waterloo, Feb. 3
Oglesby Agronomy Summit | Feb. 5
Joliet Agronomy Summit | Feb. 10
Springfield Agronomy Summit | Feb. 17
Marshall Agronomy Summit | Feb. 24
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.