Join the Illinois Soybean Association, University of Illinois Extension, and Southern Illinois University for an evening dedicated to cover crop research and management at the Illinois Cover Crop Field Day.

Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Location: SIU Belleville Research Center, 2036 Charles Lane, Belleville, IL
Time: 3:30 – 7:30 PM

The field day features expert-led discussions, field research tours, and practical tips to help farmers plan and manage successful cover crops. Dinner will be provided and CCA credits offered.

Agenda Highlights:

• 3:30 PM – Registration

• 4:00 PM – Welcome

• 4:15 PM – Planning Your Fall Cover Crops – Darby Danzl, Illinois Soybean Association

• 4:30 PM – The Impact of Select Cover Crop Species on SCN – Dr. Jason Bond, SIU Carbondale

• 5:10 PM – Cover Crops in Action: Field Research Plot Tour – Nathan Johanning, Illinois Extension

• 6:00 PM – Travel to Eckert’s Cider Shed

• 6:20 PM – Dinner

• 6:45 PM – Overcoming the Hurdles of Cover Crop Management – John Pike, Pike Ag, LLC

• 7:20 PM – Wrap up

This event is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.

We look forward to seeing you in Belleville as we explore the latest research and best practices for cover crops in Illinois.