Field Advisor Forum

The 2026 Field Advisor Forum, funded by the Illinois Soybean Checkoff program, brought together farmers, Certified Crop Advisers, and industry partners for a full day of learning and collaboration. The event was held on January 15, 2026, at the Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign and featured agronomic research, practical tools, and information to support on farm decision making.

Recorded presentations from the 2026 Field Advisor Forum are available to watch below.

ISA On-Farm Trial Network Sulfur Update

2026 Weather Outlook

Stress Tested: What Makes or Breaks Soybean

The Final Drive: Tackling Late-Season Soybean Challenges

Updating Liming Recommendations for Illinois Croplands: Buffer pH Tests and Lime Rate Calibrations

Soybean Integrated Pest Management Discussion

How to Self-Report for Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) CEU’s for Field Advisor Forum

  1. Go to Home | Certified Crop Adviser
  2. Click on “Self-Report CEU’s” in the menu and complete the log-in.
  3. This will take you directly to a CEU Reporting form that will require a meeting title (Field Advisor Forum – presentation title), city (Urbana), state (IL), Sponsoring organization (ISA), and meeting date (Jan. 15, 2026). Other information that is optional is speaker name/contact information, competency areas, and number of CEU’s.
  4. Click on “Submit and Enter Additional” or “Submit and Done” button.
  5. Once you have submitted your CEUs please check your CEU statement to ensure they have been added to your account.
  6. Please keep any supporting documentation (e.g. agendas, certificates) for your records in the event you are selected for an audit.

Snapshots from 2026