• Preparing for the FAA Part 107 Test

    Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab 3800 University Blvd, Ames, Iowa

    Research to Rows is a series of workshops offered jointly by ISU Extension and Outreach and the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab. This intensive two-day workshop is designed for individuals looking to become FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots, enabling them to fly drones commercially and safely in the US National Airspace System.

  • 2nd Annual Spray Drone Essentials

    Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab 3800 University Blvd, Ames, Iowa

    Join us for our second annual Spray Drone Essentials Workshop. Designed for a wide range of attendees, from curious farmers to licensed spray drone applicators and agtech startups.  This full-day workshop will provide both foundational knowledge and advanced insights into the world of agricultural drone spraying, including compliance and regulatory for personal versus custom applicators,…

    $300
  • Athene Watershed 26: A convergence of ag and conservation

    Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa

    About the Summit The Upper Mississippi River Watershed stands at a crossroads. Agricultural runoff, public health risks, and recurrent flooding are converging into one of the most pressing environmental and economic challenges of our time. Addressing these issues requires a new model of collaboration between agriculture, conservation, public health, and private sector leaders. Watershed26 is…

  • CDI Annual Conference

    Ames Ames, IA

    Based on feedback from our membership, we have pushed back the dates by one day. Our conference will be Tuesday and Wednesday, August 25 & 26. Look for details and registration information this spring.