Page 28 2026 Spring Farm Outlook LINCOLN DAILY NEWS March 2026 Buchanan discussed many recent grants and funding opportunities through the federal and state governments, and how they can be used to increase local food access. He also discussed a local food advisory committee that he is working on establishing to help share resources and coordinate efforts across the area. Events like the Springfield Agronomy Summit are a part of Illinois Extension’s ongoing commitment to support local communities and producers. By bringing researchers and Extension staff to the local area to directly communicate with producers, they can be more informed and make better decisions for their operations especially, during times with increasing challenges. There will be more Extension events across Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties in the future, so keep an eye out for information about them by checking our website extension.illinois.edu/ lms or by checking our Facebook page. You can also visit the Farm Focus blog to read more about current topics affecting agricultural producers in central Illinois. Recent blog posts have reviewed reports from the USDA, forage management, grain storage tips, and more. [Reagen Tibbs University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator]
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