Soybean Summits Set for Effingham, Peoria

The Illinois Soybean Association will host a pair of Soybean Summits in February to provide farmers with resources and information designed to increase yield and profitability while also protecting the environment.

The free events will take place Feb. 3 at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham and Feb. 16 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria. Both events run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Topics will include:

- Developing habits to break down yield barriers

- Discovering new trends and techniques to help boost yield potential

- Finding new ways to overcome production challenges

- Learning how to meet growing global demand

Each event will include a variety of speakers and breakout sessions. They’ll also include networking time, when farmers can learn and exchange ideas with other farmers as well as consultants and industry representatives.

Click here for the full agenda for the Effingham session.

Click here for the full agenda for the Peoria session.

The ILSoyAdvisor.com Soybean Summits are free to Illinois farmers, agronomists and others in the soybean-production industry. Seating at each location is limited, so register online today by visiting www.ilsoy.org/summit or calling 888-826-4011. The registration deadline for Effingham is Jan. 20 and for Peoria is Feb. 2. On-site registration opens at 7 a.m. with a light breakfast.