PEORIA, Ill. The Greater Peoria Farm Show, one of the Midwest’s premier agricultural events, will return Dec. 3-5 to the Peoria Civic Center.
The three-day event will showcase the latest agricultural products, services and technology from hundreds of exhibitors It will also feature a variety of educational seminars, exciting promotions and daily prize drawings.
Admission and parking are free, thanks to the generous support of German-Bliss Equipment.
“We’re thrilled to host the Greater Peoria Farm Show again at the Peoria Civic Center,” said Ron Bormaster, show manager. “With the support of our sponsors and exhibitors, we’re offering a fantastic event that’s free for attendees.
“This year’s show will include a new Kubota Sidekick UTV giveaway and the new University of Illinois Extension seminar series, making it a must-attend event for anyone in agriculture.”
SPECIAL EVENTS
U of I Extension will be offering a series of free seminars each day of the show A full schedule of these seminars can be found on the event website at www.GreaterPeoriaFarmShow.com
Additionally, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will conduct pesticide applicator testing from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday on a walk-up basis.
Each day, the event will kick off with complimentary coffee and rolls in the main exhibit hall, courtesy of the Bob Loquercio Auto Group.
Attendees who arrive early can also enter for a chance to win the daily $1,000 Shaaaowbucks prize drawing, courtesy of Illinois AgriNews
Showbucks can be used as currency to purchase merchandise or services from any exhibitor. The drawing will take place daily at 1 p.m.
NEW GIVEAWAY
Greater Peoria Farm Show
New this year, one lucky winner will go home with a new Kubota RTV-XG850 Sidekick UTV, valued at $29,000, from German-Bliss Equipment.
Visitors can register daily at the German-Bliss exhibit booth, and qualifiers will be drawn each day. The final winner will be determined on the last day of the show by drawing the lucky key that starts the Kubota UTV.
SHOW DETAILS
Show hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday For more information, including an interactive floor plan, visit www. GreaterPeoriaFarmShow.com.
The Greater Peoria Farm Show is produced by Midwest Shows Inc., the organizer of annual agricultural trade shows hosted in Peoria; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Vermillion, South Dakota; Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Cedar Falls, Iowa; and Oklahoma City For more information on Mid-
visit www. MidwestShows.com
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Daily Events Schedule
TUESDAY, DEC. 3
9 a.m. — Exhibits open.
9 to 10 a.m. — Free coffee and rolls.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Register to win a Kubota Sidekick UTV. Final qualifiers drawn throughout the day. Adjacent to German-Bliss exhibit.
9:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. — University of Illinois Extension Seminars: Tract 1 in Main Hall.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Lunch served in Room 135
11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. — University of Illinois Extension Seminars: Tract 2 in Room 134.
9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. — Pesticide license testing offered by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Room 220. Continuous walk-up testing. No pre-registration required. Last exams must be started by 11 a.m. in the morning and 3 p.m. in the afternoon.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Register to win a Kubota Sidekick UTV. Final qualifiers drawn throughout the day. Adjacent to German-Bliss exhibit.
9:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. — University of Illinois Extension Seminars: Tract 1 in Main Hall.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — University of Illinois Extension Seminars: Tract 2 in Room 134.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Lunch served in Room 135.
1 p.m. — $1,00 0 Showbucks draw -
ing. Register at Illinois AgriNews exhibit.
4 p.m. — Exhibits close.
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
9 a.m. — Exhibits open.
9 to 10 a.m. — Free coffee and rolls.
9 to 11:30 a.m. — Register to win a Kubota Sidekick UTV. Final qualifiers drawn throughout the day. Adjacent to German-Bliss exhibit.
9:15 to 11:15 a.m. — University of Illinois Extension Seminars: Tract 1 in Main Hall.
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Lunch served in Room 135
Noon — Kubota Sidekick UTV final drawing. All finalists must be present.
Check for updates at www.GreaterPeoriaFarmShow.com.
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:
Seminar Schedule
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.
