Illinois Soybean Association  hosting   Field Day in Western IL  in Augusta, IL, on July 25th from 4-6 PM

llinois Soybean Association (ISA) is hosting its next on-farm field day event in Augusta, IL, on July 25th from 4-6 PM. Our keynote speaker, Dr. Connor Sible from the University of Illinois, will discuss strategies for maintaining crop yields despite low commodity prices—a challenge many farmers are facing in the current market. Plus, we will also hear from Abigail Peterson, CCA and ISA’s Director of Agronomy, and Stephanie Porter, CCA and ISA’s Outreach Agronomist.

The event will take place at Brady Holst’s farm in Augusta. Brady serves on the Illinois Soybean Board of Directors and chairs the Soybean Production committee. Here are the GPS coordinates for the event: 40.25130590358717, -90.94946147116376 a screenshot of the map – we are located at the red pin, north of Augusta.

Agenda:

4:00 - 4:30 PM: Welcome/ISA Agronomy Update - Abigail Peterson, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy

4:30 - 5:00 PM: Demo of Leaftech Ag - On Demand Tissue Analysis - Stephanie Porter, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist

5:00 - 6:00 PM: "Strategies for Crops Among Low Commodity Prices" - Dr. Connor Sible, Postdoc, University of Illinois Crop Sciences

6:00 PM: Dinner Provided at Rally Point, Bowen, IL

CCA credits in crop management will be offered.