- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Belleville Today
By the People, for the People
Veteran No-Till Researcher George Kapusta to Retire
After 32 years of hosting an annual agronomy event, the Southern Illinois University weed scientist plans to step down later this year.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 9:00am
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The vibrant, pop art-inspired celebration of George Kapusta's 32-year legacy in no-till research and education.Belleville TodayGeorge Kapusta, a veteran no-till researcher and speaker at the National No-Tillage Conference, is set to retire later this year. Kapusta has held his annual 'dog-and-pony show' agronomy event at the Belleville Research Center near Belleville, Illinois for the past 32 years.
Why it matters
Kapusta's retirement marks the end of an era for the no-till farming community, as he has been a leading voice and researcher in the field for over three decades. His annual agronomy event has been a valuable resource for farmers looking to stay up-to-date on the latest no-till practices and innovations.
The details
For the past 32 years, George Kapusta, a weed scientist at Southern Illinois University, has hosted an annual 'dog-and-pony show' agronomy event at the Belleville Research Center near Belleville, Illinois. Kapusta has also been a regular speaker at the National No-Tillage Conference, sharing his expertise and insights with farmers across the country.
- Kapusta held his 32nd annual agronomy event in mid-July 2026.
- Kapusta plans to retire later this year.
The players
George Kapusta
A veteran no-till researcher and weed scientist at Southern Illinois University who has hosted an annual agronomy event for the past 32 years.
Southern Illinois University
The university where Kapusta has worked as a weed scientist and hosted his annual agronomy event.
National No-Tillage Conference
A conference where Kapusta has been a regular speaker, sharing his expertise and insights on no-till farming practices.
The takeaway
Kapusta's retirement marks the end of an era for the no-till farming community, as he has been a leading voice and researcher in the field for over three decades. His annual agronomy event and participation in the National No-Tillage Conference have been invaluable resources for farmers looking to stay up-to-date on the latest no-till practices and innovations.
