Registration Open for 2024 Field Days

ILSoyAdvisor is committed to addressing the diverse soybean production challenges across Illinois. Join us for our summer field events, Field Talks and Tailgate Talks, where agronomic experts will provide region-specific advice and the latest agronomic information.

Field Talk: June 20th

Fungicides: To Spray Or Not to Spray? Attendees will learn about fungicide efficacy and participate in live in-field demos to compare soil systems, drone remote sensing technology for crop scouting, and more. Lunch will be provided as well as CCA credits offered.

Speakers:

John Pike, Independent Research Agronomist and Consultant
Boris Camiletti, University of Illinois Extension Plant Pathologist
Carl Bradley, University of Kentucky Extension Plant Pathologist
Abigail Peterson, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy
Stephanie Porter, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist
Blake Patton, Rend Lake College Innovation Center, Director of Agronomy
Josh Valier, Southern FS, Crop Specialist

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Location: Rend Lake College, 468 North Ken Gray Pkwy, Ina, IL 62846

Tailgate Talk: July 25th

How do growers maintain yield with low commodity prices? Hear from Dr. Connor Sible from University of Illinois plus growing season highlights and concerns from the ISA Agronomy Team. A meal will be provided as well as CCA credits offered.

Speakers:

Connor Sible, University of Illinois Crop Sciences
Abigail Peterson, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy
Stephanie Porter, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM

Location: Holst Farms, Augusta, IL

Field Talk: August 8th

Data Driven Solutions from the Field: Join the conversation on soybean production, cover crop management, and fertilizer applications. Plus watch a demo with EarthSense AI robot. Lunch will be provided as well as CCA credits offered.

Speakers:

Rachel Vann, NC State University Soybean Extension Specialist
Dennis Bowman, University of Illinois Extension Digital Agriculture Specialist
Abigail Peterson, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy
Stephanie Porter, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist

Time: 9 AM – 12 PM

Location: Heartland Community College, 1500 W Raab Rd, Normal, IL 61761

Illinois 4R Field Talk: September 5th

Join this field event with Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association with topics on 4Rs Management, Equipment Demos, Cover Crop Management & Seeding Application, Corn Nutrient Placement, & More. Lunch will be provided and CCA credits offered.

Speakers:

Abigail Peterson, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy
Stephanie Porter, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist
Jim Isermann, Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership and Consultant
Dan Schaefer, Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association Director of Nutrient Stewardship
Lowell Gentry, Retired University of Illinois Principle Research Specialist
Kevin “KJ” Johnson, Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association President

Time: 9 AM – 12:30 PM

Location: Farm Progress Show Site, 4275 E Mound Rd, Decatur, IL 62526

About the Author: Kelsey Litchfield

Kelsey Litchfield is the Agronomic Outreach Specialist for the Illinois Soybean Association. In her role, she manages ILSoyAdvisor media platforms and assists the agronomy team with events and field days. A native of Rio, IL, Kelsey earned her bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2017 where she double majored in Agricultural Communications and Broadcast Journalism.