No-Till and Soil Health Field Day – Badger Iowa

Iowa Learning Farms will host a no-till and soil health field day on Tuesday, Nov. 25, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Badger Community Center. The event is open to farmers and landowners at no cost and includes a complimentary meal. Field day host Mark Thompson’s farm is located in the heart of the Des Moines Lobe, known for its rich, dark soil. Thompson has used no-till on all soybean acres since 2002 and has transitioned to no-till corn in recent years. During the field day, Thompson will share his experiences with adjusting machinery settings to handle the additional residue in a no-till system and the timing of operations that work best for his system.

Additionally, Angie Rieck-Hinz, field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will discuss residue management in a no-till system. Humboldt County farmer Doug Adams will also discuss his experiences with cover crops, no-till and strip-till and their benefits to soil health. Weather permitting, the event will include a field tour.