DAVIS, Ill. — Mark your calendars for a day of learning, innovation, and community at the 2025 Illinois Forage Expo, happening Wednesday, July 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eric Stiegler Farm, 9776 Illinois Route 75 E., Davis, Ill. This year’s event is co-hosted by the Don Brown Farm and the Eric Stiegler Farm.

The Expo’s educational presentations kick off at 10 a.m., offering valuable insights for forage producers, livestock managers, and ag professionals:

●  10 a.m. — “NRCS Updates and Cost Share Programs” with Josh Franks, NRCS

●  10:30 a.m. — “Pasture Improvement and Weed Control” with Kathryn Seebruck, Extension Educator, Agronomy, University of Illinois Extension

●  11 a.m. — “How Can Forage Quality Impact Animal Performance?” with Travis Meteer, Extension Educator, Commercial Ag, University of Illinois Extension

The Expo offers a full day of experiences, including live equipment demonstrations, equipment displays, industry exhibits, a quality hay contest, and kids’ activities.

Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.

Contact Don Brown at (815) 238-8372 for more information.

The Illinois Forage Expo is sponsored by the Northwestern Illinois Forage and Grasslands Council and the Illinois Forage and Grassland Council, with support from the University of Illinois Extension and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.