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SUMMARY:ISA Summer Soy Series: Milford
DESCRIPTION:Get the inside scoop on global trade\, biofuels\, ag policy and other factors shaping the future of the soybean industry. You’ll find practical\, farmer-driven discussions on how these topics impact your operation. \n  \nThis event includes a Jones Family Dairy Tour. Jones Family Dairy is a fifth-generation family-owned dairy farm near Spencer\, Iowa\, operated by the Jones family since 1903. The farm combines a long tradition of dairy farming with modern agricultural practices\, focusing on high-quality milk production\, strong family values and community involvement. \n  \nThis meeting is valued at $75. Registration is available to soybean farmers at no additional cost courtesy of their soybean checkoff. Registration cost for industry members to attend is $40. After hitting submit\, industry members will be directed to a payment link to finalize registration. \nFor additional information or assistance\, contact Kennady Henry at 515-491-3539 or khenry@iasoybeans.com.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isa-summer-soy-series-milford/
LOCATION:Milford\, Milford\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,Livestock,Meeting or session,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T153000
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SUMMARY:Extension Staff Natural Resources Professional Development Day - 2026
DESCRIPTION:This one-day event brings Extension professionals together from across Iowa — and across many program areas — to explore\, connect\, and learn. We’ll dig into natural resource issues\, discover new opportunities\, and build relationships — all while enjoying the great outdoors. This year’s program is on Thursday\, May 28\, 2026. \n  \nPlease join us the night before\, May 27\, for an informal gathering at West O’ Beer (503 Terrace Park Blvd\, Milford\, IA 51351). We will gather around 6:30pm for anyone who is interested in hearing from Joe Tiefenthaler who leads West O’s water quality and conservation efforts. West O’ will have live music from 7-9pm and food and beverages available for purchase. \n  \nThere will also be an optional tour of Brooks Golf Course (1201 Brooks Park Dr\, Okoboji\, IA 51355) at 7:15am on May 28. Owned by Conservation Foundation of Dickinson County\, Brooks is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Golf Course and leads a monthly “Birding on the Greens” tour. \n  \nOn May 28\, the morning program will start at the Iowa Lakeside Laboratory (1838 IA-86\, Milford\, IA 51351). Lakeside Lab is owned by the state of Iowa and its mission is twofold: 1) to provide science classes and research opportunities for university students\, and 2) to offer Outreach Programs and provide services through the state universities. \nLakeside’s 147-acre campus is located on scenic West Okoboji Lake\, on Little Millers Bay. The bay and adjacent natural areas are used as outdoor classrooms for Lakeside’s university courses and Outreach Programs. \n  \nWe’ll spend the morning learning about the history of the lab\, its work on water quality sampling\, and how it connects\, cares for and supports the natural areas that surround it. \nWe will also have a special session on county innovations on natural resources programming! What creative\, impactful and informative natural resources education are you offering? We’d love to highlight your work with a 5-minute lightening. If you’re interested in giving a short talk\, please reach out to the organizers (listed at the bottom of the page). \nWe will have lunch together\, then in the afternoon we will have two tour options. \n  \nTour #1: Explore Kettleson Hogsback\, a 2\,040 acre DNR-managed site that includes a never-been-plowed native prairie. It is one of the most bird-rich of any areas of Iowa with more than 270 species identified. Then\, we’ll visit the Wallace and Bowers Nature Area\, where the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation maintains a diverse native prairie buffer and alfalfa buffer to protect Big Spirit Lake. The site also includes cover crops\, no-till and a wetlands restoration. \n  \nTour #2: Experience conservation in action on a guided tour that highlights both public stewardship and grassroots innovation. At the Dickinson County Conservation Board’s Nature Center\, enjoy a hike to an active osprey nest and hear from the director about the land they manage—and how Extension is partnering to support their work. Then visit Monarch Cove\, an inspiring example of urban conservation where concerned citizens transformed runoff problems into a privately funded community solution. \n  \nRegistration\nRegistration is open to all ISU Extension employees. Educators from county offices and campus across all four program areas are welcome and encouraged to attend this unique professional development event! \nPlease use this link to register by May 24th: https://go.iastate.edu/E2NZQZ \nFunding for the annual Natural Resources Professional Development Day is provided by the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Iowa mini-grants. This funding allows us to offer this event at no cost to participants.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/extension-staff-natural-resources-professional-development-day-2026/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T235959
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SUMMARY:Backyard Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:\nDarcy Maulsby\, Darcy Maulsby & Co. “Iowa’s Amazing Garden Stories: How Iowa Gardeners Changed the Course of History” \nJeremy Viles\, Calhoun County Natural Resources Conservation Service. “Pocket Prairie Wildflowers” \nMykayla Hagaman\, Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium. “Gardening for Butterflies and Mowing for Monarchs” \nTehya Mitchell\, Calhoun County Conservation. Hands-On Activity: Teacup Bird Feeder \n  \nSponsors:\nCalhoun County Soil and Water Conservation District \nIowa State Extension Service \nCalhoun County Conservation \n  \nCost:\nFee is $10.00 payable at the door. \nThe fees for service will be used to offset direct expenses and to support the Agriculture\nand Natural Resources County Extension Program. This institution is an equal\nopportunity provider. For the full non-discrimination statement or accommodation\ninquiries\, go to www.extension.iastate.edu/legal.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/backyard-conservation/
LOCATION:Rockwell City\, Rockwell City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,Habitat,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T150843
CREATED:20250925T141613Z
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SUMMARY:IPPA 2025 Regional Conferences - Algona
DESCRIPTION:This is an Iowa Pork Producers Event for owners/operators\, contract growers\, production employees\, veterinarians\, and swine industry stakeholders. Topics and speakers include: \n\nBrian Blumhagen discusses what to inspect in hog barns\, when to consider major repoairs\, and what related costs could be\nDr. Chris Rademacher explains effective mortality management.\nGracie Greiner Marlo covers the National Pork Board’s Impact Reports for conservation efforts\nISU Extension will focus on practical ways to improve barn ventilation
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/ippa-2025-regional-conferences-algona/
LOCATION:Algona\, Algona\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference,Livestock,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260224T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260224T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T150843
CREATED:20250925T141058Z
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SUMMARY:IPPA 2025 Regional Conferences - Orange City
DESCRIPTION:This is an Iowa Pork Producers Event for owners/operators\, contract growers\, production employees\, veterinarians\, and swine industry stakeholders. Topics and speakers include: \n\nBrian Blumhagen discusses what to inspect in hog barns\, when to consider major repoairs\, and what related costs could be\nDr. Chris Rademacher explains effective mortality management.\nGracie Greiner Marlo covers the National Pork Board’s Impact Reports for conservation efforts\nISU Extension will focus on practical ways to improve barn ventilation
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/ippa-2025-regional-conferences-orange-city/
LOCATION:Orange City\, Orange City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Livestock,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260129T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260129T235959
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SUMMARY:2026 Crop Advantage Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThis program includes nitrate\, 2026 outlooks\, sulfur\, nitrogen management\, pesticide application\, weed management\, and more.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/2026-crop-advantage-series/
LOCATION:Carroll\, Carroll\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Nutrient management,NW Iowa,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260128T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T235959
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SUMMARY:ISU Crop Advantage Series - Le Mars
DESCRIPTION:Crop Advantage meetings provide a solid foundation of current\, research-based crop production information to help make smart\, informed decisions in the farming operation. \n  \nThis meeting includes information on intercropping\, managing inputs for maximum returns\, 2026 climate outlook\, save money on nitrogen\, waterhemp\, and pesticide application course.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-crop-advantage-series-le-mars/
LOCATION:Le Mars\, Le Mars\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Field day,Nutrient management,NW Iowa,Relay cropping
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260113T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260113T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T150843
CREATED:20251208T173008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T173018Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Crop Advantage Series - Estherville
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThis program includes a 2026 climate outlook\, waterhemp management\, insect management\, nitrogen management\, weed management\, nitrogen tests\, and more.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/2026-crop-advantage-series-estherville/
LOCATION:Estherville\, Estherville\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Field day,Nutrient management,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260107T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T150843
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SUMMARY:2026 Crop Advantage Series - Storm Lake
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nTopics include P & K management\, nitrogen testing\, nitrogen needs\, maximizing inputs\, cover crops\, drought\, and more.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/2026-crop-advantage-series-storm-lake/
LOCATION:Storm Lake\, Storm Lake\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Cover crops,Field day,Nutrient management,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260106T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260106T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T150843
CREATED:20251208T171854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T172214Z
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SUMMARY:ISU Crop Advantage Series - Sioux Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nThe agenda for this location includes 2026 crop market outlook\, managing inputs to maximize returns\, corn silage education\, 2025 crop year in review\, relay intercropping\, 2026 insect “roulette”\, and more.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-crop-advantage-series-sioux-center/
LOCATION:Sioux Center\, Sioux Center\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Field day,Nutrient management,NW Iowa,Relay cropping
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251117T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251117T235959
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SUMMARY:No-Till and Soil Health Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms invites farmers and landowners to a No-Till and Soil Health Field Day focused on practical ways to improve soil conservation and productivity. Host Mark Thompson will share his experiences transitioning to full no-till practices on his farm\, including tips for managing residue and timing field operations. Additional speakers include ISU Extension Field Agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz\, who will discuss residue management in no-till systems\, and Humboldt County farmer Doug Adams\, who will highlight how cover crops\, no-till\, and strip-till practices work together to enhance soil health. The event will conclude with a field tour.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/no-till-and-soil-health-field-day/
LOCATION:Badger\, Badger\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,No till and strip till,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251114T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251114T235959
DTSTAMP:20260620T150843
CREATED:20251010T172114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T172114Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Southwest Iowa Local Foods Summit
DESCRIPTION:About: Join us for the third annual Southwest Iowa Local Foods Summit featuring educational sessions from regional speakers\, small businesses\, locally sourced food\, and networking opportunities. This year’s event will be held in Logan. \nBreakfast and lunch are included with your free registration. \n  \nSession topics will include: \n\nFarm to school\nGrants and funds available for local foods and farmers\nRural grocery store initiatives\nFarmers market and farm stands\nFarm production\, and more\n\nThe summit will also include exhibitor booths and farm stands for community members to gather resources and shop.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/3rd-southwest-iowa-local-foods-summit/
LOCATION:Logan\, Logan\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,NW Iowa,SW Iowa
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