Greater Peoria Farm Show seminar schedule

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Tuesday, Dec. 3

Tract 1 in Main Hall

9:15 to 10 a.m. — “Grain Market Outlook and Challenges” by Joe Janzen, assistant professor of agricultural and consumer economics, University of Illinois.

10 to 10:45 a.m. — “Farm Income Expectations in 2025″ by Nick Paulson, Hobart R. and Marian Gardner Hinderliter endowed professor in farm management, University of Illinois.

10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — “Managing Farm Financial Risk in 2025″ by Gary Schnitkey, Soybean Industry endowed professor in agricultural strategy and Gardner Agriculture Policy Program fellow, University of Illinois.

11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — “Home Horticulture,” by Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, horticulture educator serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties, University of Illinois Extension.

12:30 to 1:45 p.m. — “AgrAbility: Farming with Disabilities” by Josie Rudolphi, assistant professor, AgrAbility, University of Illinois.

Tract 2 in Room 134

11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — “Tips for Farm Succession/Estate Planning” by Kevin Brooks, farm business management and marketing educator serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties, University of Illinois Extension.

Wednesday, Dec. 4

Tract 1 in Main Hall

9:15 to 10 a.m. — “Investigation of Nitrogen Use Efficiency and Long-Term Effects” by Zhongjie Yu, assistant professor of natural resources and environmental sciences, University of Illinois.

10 to 10:45 a.m. — “Weed Science Challenges in 2025″ by Aaron Hager, weed science specialist, University of Illinois Extension.

10:45 to 11:30 a.m. — “This is Not Your Grandparents’ Weather” by Duane Friend, Illinois Master Naturalist coordinator and climate change specialist serving Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan and Scott counties, University of Illinois Extension.

11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — “Farm Pasture Rental” by Travis Meteer, beef specialist, Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, University of Illinois Extension.

12:45 to 1:30 p.m. — “USDA Farm Bill” by Talon Becker, commercial agriculture specialist, Crop Science Research and Education Center, University of Illinois Extension.

1:30 to 2:15 p.m. — “Home Horticulture,” by Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, horticulture educator serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties, University of Illinois Extension.

Tract 2 in Room 134

9:30 to 10:15 a.m. — “USDA Farm Bill” by Reagen Tibbs, commercial agriculture educator serving Logan, Menard and Sangamon counties, University of Illinois Extension.

10:15 to 11:30 a.m. — “Beef/Calf Feed Costs in 2024″ by Travis Meteer, beef specialist, Orr Agricultural Research and Demonstration Center, University of Illinois Extension.

Thursday, Dec. 5

Tract 1 in Main Hall

9:15 to 10 a.m. — “Safe Farming in Illinois” by Salah Issa, assistant professor of agricultural and industrial safety and health, AgrAbility, University of Illinois.

10 to 10:30 a.m. — “Tips for Farm Succession/Estate Planning” by Kevin Brooks, farm business management and marketing educator serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties, University of Illinois Extension.

10:30 to 11:15 a.m. — “Home Horticulture,” by Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle, horticulture educator serving Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell counties, University of Illinois Extension.