Illinois Wheat Association (IWA) is inviting farmers and researchers to learn best field practices and strategies from top Illinois double-crop farmers during the annual 2026 Winter Wheat Double Crop Forum. The forum will be held Jan. 20 at the Rend Lake Event Center in Ina. Registration is $25 for IWA members and $50 for non-members. ... Read More
Cheer on the Bloomington Bison hockey team during their Ag Night with the MCFB Young Leaders on Jan. 24 @ 7:00 pm. Register below by Jan. 16th. Tickets to attend with MCFB Young Leaders is $10/ticket. Tickets can be picked up at will call the evening of the event.
From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference will be January 28-30, 2026, at the Bank of Springfield Center. The conference is jam-packed full of opportunity. There will be over 95 educational sessions & 100 industry experts from across the county, plus nearly 100 exhibitors. For details about the specific sessions, speakers, & registration, visit the ... Read More
Illinois Milk Producers Association (IMPA) and University of Illinois Extension are excited to highlight sustainability and technology during the upcoming Illinois Dairy Summit. The 2026 Illinois Dairy Summit will be held Feb. 4 at Highland Community College in Freeport. This year’s theme is Foraging Profitability with speakers focusing on providing insight on disease management of ... Read More
Find paths to harvest success at the 2026 IL Farm Bureau Young Leader Conference Feb. 6-7, 2026 in East Peoria. Event highlights: - Keynote speaker Lance Weaver, a coach focused on helping American producers achieve long-term success. - 20 workshop sessions within 5 tracks (see agenda for details) - Networking & Social activities, including Glow ... Read More
Extension is hosting a Certified Livestock Manager Training on February 6 at 9:00am located in at the Illinois Soybean Association, Bloomington, IL. The workshop sign-in starts at 8:30. The training begins promptly at 9:00am and last 3.5 hours + additional time if taking the written test. Registration is $70. A certified livestock manager is needed on ... Read More
Need to recertify your private applicator license? There are several training & testing locations in the area this winter. Trainings start at 8:00am & testing begins at 12:00pm. December 11 - Champaign February 10 - Springfield February 25 - Peoria
Save the date! February 17th is the annual IFB Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference.
The Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs will host Rural Community and Economic Development Conference on Feb 25 & 26 in Springfield, IL. This conference highlights opportunities that may exist in your area and how local groups have transformed these assets into successful development strategies. Upgrading health care, working with youth to find local employment opportunities, ... Read More
Need to recertify your private applicator license? There are several training & testing locations in the area this winter. Trainings start at 8:00am & testing begins at 12:00pm. December 11 – Champaign February 10 – Springfield February 25 – Peoria
