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  • PFI Annual Conference

    Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa

    Practical Farmers of Iowa hosts an annual conference in Des Moines, Iowa covering conservation topics from cover crops to prairie and more! Attend one or all days to learn with likeminded farmers and professionals.

  • 2026 Crop Advantage Series – Ankeny

    Ankeny Ankeny, Iowa

    Crop Advantage Series meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help you make informed decisions. Topics for each meeting are selected for your fields and your growing conditions.   This program includes nitrate, maximizing returns, sulfur, weed management, estate planning, and more.

    $75

  • Farm Forward: Challenge Assumptions & Grow Opportunities

    Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines, Iowa

    The Iowa Soybean Association invites farmers and industry alike to look at the beliefs, systems and habits that have guided American agriculture for decades. From trade and transportation to innovation, we’ll explore how asking better questions can lead to better outcomes for farmers, rural communities and consumers alike. 2026 Farm Forward will feature keynote speaker, Ray…

  • 2026 ISA Innovation to Profit – Templeton

    Templeton Templeton, Iowa

    Join the Iowa Soybean Association on February 19 in Templeton to learn how research meets your bottom line. We’ll pour fresh insights on the agronomic practices and programs that turn good ideas into profit. Soybean Trials That Work: Results from sulfur, fungicide and insecticide to maximize ROI Cover Crops That Pay: Cost-share programs and strategies to boost…

  • IPPA 2025 Regional Conferences – Algona

    Algona Algona, Iowa

    This is an Iowa Pork Producers Event for owners/operators, contract growers, production employees, veterinarians, and swine industry stakeholders. Topics and speakers include: Brian Blumhagen discusses what to inspect in hog barns, when to consider major repoairs, and what related costs could be Dr. Chris Rademacher explains effective mortality management. Gracie Greiner Marlo covers the National…

  • Backyard Conservation

    Rockwell City Rockwell City, Iowa

    Speakers: Darcy Maulsby, Darcy Maulsby & Co. “Iowa’s Amazing Garden Stories: How Iowa Gardeners Changed the Course of History” Jeremy Viles, Calhoun County Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Pocket Prairie Wildflowers” Mykayla Hagaman, Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium. “Gardening for Butterflies and Mowing for Monarchs” Tehya Mitchell, Calhoun County Conservation. Hands-On Activity: Teacup Bird Feeder   Sponsors:…

  • Conservation On Tap

    Altoona Altoona, Iowa

    Location Brightside Aleworks 480 Center Place Altoona, IA 50009 RSVP: 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu   Iowa Learning Farms will host a “Conservation On Tap” event on Thursday, Mar. 19, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Brightside Aleworks in Altoona. The event, which is available at no cost, will provide local farmers, landowners and urban residents with…

  • Cover Crop and Plant Disease Workshop

    Ames Ames, IA

    Location Alliant Energy Ag Innovation Lab 3800 University Blvd Ames, IA 50010 RSVP by March 17: 515-294-8912 or ilf@iastate.edu   Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and plant disease workshop as part of their Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series in Ames on Tuesday, Mar. 24, from 12:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.…

  • ISU Research: Annual Meeting and Educational Forum March 25

    Kanawha Kanawha, Iowa

    AMES, Iowa – Members, farmers and ag business professionals are invited to attend the North Central Iowa Research Association annual meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at the Northern Research Farm, located at 310 South Main Street, Kanawha. The association, in partnership with Iowa State University, oversees the Northern Research Farm and works with ISU Extension…

  • From Seed to Strategy: Intentional Cover Crop Management

    Toledo Toledo, Iowa

    Barry Fisher: Barry is a farmer, retired Indiana NRCS Soil Health Specialist and founder of Fisher Soil Health LLC, will share on intentional cover crop management. He is known for his soil health expertise by farmers, crop specialists and agencies throughout the US Corn Belt and Northern Plains.   Meaghan Anderson: Meaghan is an ISU Extension &…