2026 Daily Events Schedule
(See full Seminar Schedule here)
**Draft schedule below. Check back for updates**
| Tuesday, December 1 | |
| 9am | Exhibits open |
| 9-10am | Free coffee & rolls (Exhibit Hall) |
| 9am-4pm | Register to win a Kubota Sidekick UTV. Final qualifiers drawn throughout the day. *Adjacent to German-Bliss Exhibit |
| 10am-11am | Univ. of Illinois Extension Seminar: “Disease Challenges in Illinois Corn and Soybean: Key Observations from the 2026 Growing Season” (See full description and schedule) (Eligible for 1 CCA CEU, Integrated Pest Management) Presented by: Boris Camiletti, University of Illinois Assistant Professor, Crop Science Research and Education Center *Main Hall |
| 11am-Noon | Univ. of Illinois Extension Seminar: “Fertilizer Decisions with Unfavorable Price Consideration” (See full description and schedule) (Eligible for 1 CCA CEU, Nutrient Management) Presented by: John Jones, University of Illinois Assistant Professor of Agronomy and Soil Fertility Extension Specialist *Main Hall |
| 11am-2pm | Lunch served in Rm. 135/136. |
| 1pm | $1000 Showbucks Drawing (Register at AgriNews exhibit) |
| 1pm-2pm | Univ. of Illinois Extension Seminar: “The World is Falling Apart — Now Let’s Market Some Corn and Soybeans” (See full description and schedule) (Eligible for 1 CCA CEU, Professional Development) Presented by: Kevin Brooks, Illinois Extension Farm Business Management and Marketing Educator *Main Hall |
| 4pm | Exhibits close |
| Wednesday, December 2 | |
| 9am | Exhibits open |
| 9-10am | Free coffee & rolls (Exhibit Hall) |
| 9am-Noon & 1pm-4pm |
Pesticide License Testing, Illinois Dept. of Ag (Rm. 220) *Continuous walk-up testing. No pre-registration required. *Last exams started by 11am in the morning and 3pm in the afternoon. |
| 9am-4pm | Register to win a Kubota Sidekick UTV. Final qualifiers drawn throughout the day. *Adjacent to German-Bliss Exhibit |
| 10am-11am | Univ. of Illinois Extension Seminar: “Managing Your Farm for Wind and Water in Illinois” (See full description and schedule) (Eligible for 1 CCA CEU, Crop Management) Presented by: Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist, University of Illinois Research Scientist, Climatology *Main Hall |
| 11am-Noon | Seminar: “A Look Forward: The Politics, Programs, and Possibilities in 2027” (Eligible for 1 CCA CEU, Professional Development) Evan Hultine, Vice President, Illinois Farm Bureau |
| 11am-2pm | Lunch served in Rm. 135/136. |
| 1pm | $1000 Showbucks Drawing (Register at AgriNews exhibit) |
| 1pm-2pm | Univ. of Illinois Extension Seminar: “The World is Falling Apart — Now Let’s Market Some Corn and Soybeans” (See full description and schedule) (Eligible for 1 CCA CEU, Professional Development) Presented by: Kevin Brooks, Illinois Extension Farm Business Management and Marketing Educator *Main Hall |
| 4:00pm | Exhibits close |
| Thursday, December 3 | |
| 9am | Exhibits open |
| 9-10am | Free coffee & rolls (Exhibit Hall) |
| 9-11:30am | Register to win a Kubota Sidekick UTV. Final qualifiers drawn throughout the morning. *Adjacent to German-Bliss Exhibit |
| 10am-11am | Univ. of Illinois Extension Seminar: “Nurturing Your Woodlands: Small Forest Management and Native Trees” (See full description and schedule) Presented by: Karen Weigelt, Illinois Extension Agriculture and Natural Resource Program Coordinator (Eligible for 1 CCA CEU, Professional Development) *Main Hall |
| 11am-Noon | Univ. of Illinois Extension Seminar: “Talk Dirt Before They Throw it at Each Other: Farm Estate Planning and Family Communication” (See full description and schedule) Presented by: Kevin Brooks, Illinois Extension Farm Business Management and Marketing Educator (Eligible for 1 CCA CEU, Professional Development) *Main Hall |
| 11am-2pm | Lunch served in Rm. 135/136. |
| Noon | Kubota Sidekick UTV FINAL drawing. All finalists must be present. |
| 1pm | $1000 Showbucks Drawing (Register at AgriNews exhibit) |
| 3pm | Show closes |
Getting to the Show
Stay in Downtown Peoria!
The Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette is offering a special group rate of $144/night. To reserve your room, call Pere Marquette’s direct reservation line at 800-410-9914 and ask for the Peoria Farm Show group rate.
