Orr Agricultural Center Agronomy Field Day

Orr Agricultural Center Agronomy Field Day

Wednesday, July 16th | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📍U of I Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center
37804 State Hwy 104, Baylis, IL 62314
(Located approximately 4 miles northwest of Perry, IL)

Join us for a morning of valuable agronomic insights, field tours, and expert-led discussions at the Orr Agricultural Center! Registration starts at 8:30 AM at the JWCC Agricultural Sciences Complex, with plot tours kicking off at 9:00 AM. Presentations will take place in the field, and a meal will be provided following the tour at noon.

Presentation Topics Include:

Corn and Wheat Nitrogen Demand and Soil Supply – What Can We Predict? – Dr. John Jones
Making Cover Crop Systems Work for Your Farm – Nathan Johanning
Early Planted Soybean W**d Management and Crop Injury: What We’ve Learned the Past Five Years – Logan Miller & Caleb Weprecht
Crop Progress and Expectations for 2025 – Dr. Giovani Preza Fontes
Insect Management in Corn and Soybean – Dr. Nick Seiter

CEUs for CCAs and IL Ag Educators will be offered.

In the case of extreme heat or rain, presentations may be moved indoors.

RSVP preferred to guarantee a meal – email bHVrZW0gfCBpbGxpbm9pcyAhIGVkdQ== or call (217) 236-4911.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow producers and stay up to date on the latest agronomic research and practices. See you there!