Corn and Soybean Management Discussed at Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit

The last three seasons have brought various challenges for corn and soybean production, with unique weather situations and a wide range of planting and harvest windows. At the Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit, Dr. Connor Sible, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Crop Sciences, University of Illinois, will review the key corn and soybean considerations related to fertilizer management, row spacing, seeding rates, and foliar protection for specific scenarios, and which management decisions proved most consistent across the different environments.

The Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit will be hosted by the University of Illinois Extension on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It will take place at the Highland Community College Student Conference Center in Freeport, IL. Register online.

Other topics discussed at the Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit include P & K management, weed management, biologicals, and a research update from Highland Community College Agriculture.

Attendees can earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 1 in nutrient management, 2 in crop management, and 1 in Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

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