FREEPORT — The rapidly expanding market of biologicals, biostimulants, and biofertilizers will be a topic of discussion at the upcoming Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit. With numerous companies offering unique bio-based products tailored for farms, it’s essential to understand their practical applications. Dr. Connor Sible, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois, will share insights from eight years of trials involving various product types and cropping systems. He will discuss current knowledge on field use of biologicals and important considerations before implementing them on your farm.

The summit will also cover a range of other pertinent topics, including:

●  Managing P & K to Optimize Corn Response to N in Northern Illinois Soils

●  Corn and Soybean Management Considerations for 2025

●  Resistance, Mitigations, and Metribuzin: Aspects of Weed Management in 2025

●  Highland Community College Agriculture Research Update

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

The Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit will take place at the Highland Community College Student Conference Center in Freeport, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To register, visit: go.illinois.edu/JSW.