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SUMMARY:PFI: Expanding Cover Crop Impact: Seed Production and Reduced Inputs
DESCRIPTION:Chad and Wendy Petersen raise corn\, soybeans and cattle near Bennett\, Iowa. They practice minimum tillage and use cover crops on their own farm\, and they appreciate seeing more farmers integrating soil health practices. Chad and Wendy are passionate about expanding cover crops on the landscape: In addition to using cover crops on their own farm\, they also run a cover crop seeding business\, Venture Ag. \n  \nRecently\, the Petersens began looking at their fertilizer use. This focus has enabled them to reduce their applied phosphorus and nitrogen by 25%. Chad is eager to share how these strategies are helping the couple achieve their stewardship goals while maintaining yields and economic resilience. At this field day\, we’ll also see a field of rye going to seed for the farm’s cover crop use come fall.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-expanding-cover-crop-impact-seed-production-and-reduced-inputs/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,SE Iowa
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T235959
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SUMMARY:ISA Shop Talk: Homestead
DESCRIPTION:Join the Iowa Soybean Association Research Center for Farming Innovation\, Ross McCaw and Amana Farms for a conversation on making cover crops work in your operation. \nDiscussion topics will include seeding methods\, stand establishment\, equipment considerations\, livestock grazing\, in-season management and termination approaches. Hear practical experiences from the field\, connect with fellow farmers and pick up strategies to support your cover crop goals. \nCoffee and refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isa-shop-talk-homestead/
LOCATION:Homestead\, Homestead\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Meeting or session,SE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T235959
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SUMMARY:PFI: Conservation in Action on a Multigenerational Family Farm
DESCRIPTION:Ken Fawcett has been part of Fawcett Family Farms for decades. The operation\, in Cedar County\, Iowa\, is now run by Ken’s son\, Thomas\, and nephew\, Kent Stuart. But though retired\, Ken is still passionate about the legacy and stewardship of the family ground. Over the last 50 years\, Ken and his family have adopted a range of conservation practices\, such as no-till\, riparian buffers\, prairie restoration and cover crops. \n  \nEncouraged by soil health benefits and decreased soil erosion\, they strive to improve their land and stay profitable while preserving the environment for generations to come. Join Ken and his family at this field day to see their conservation efforts in action. They’ll share how they implement and manage practices\, and how they strive to work with the Iowa landscape to maintain a successful operation.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/conservation-in-action-on-a-multigenerational-family-farm/
LOCATION:West Branch\, West Branch\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Habitat,No till and strip till,SE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260804T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260804T235959
DTSTAMP:20260628T013232
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SUMMARY:PFI: Grazing CRP for Beginning Farmers
DESCRIPTION:The Adam family has farmed their land near Harper\, Iowa\, since 1851. Eric and Madison Adam are trying to manage the ground with the next 175 years in mind. One of the tools they’re using is grazing land set aside in the Conservation Reserve Program. Eric believes that CRP is an investment in soil health as part of a long-term crop rotation. But taking land out of production can be a barrier to adoption. \n  \nOne lesser-known but useful way Eric and Madison are adding value to CRP is by taking advantage of a rule allowing penalty-free grazing by beginning farmers. At this field day\, we’ll learn more about this option and how it fits into the Adams’ operation. Though Eric says his acres and number of goats are on the smaller end\, he knows the ideas are useful for larger operations as well.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-grazing-crp-for-beginning-farmers/
LOCATION:Harper\, Harper\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,Habitat,Livestock,SE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260827T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260628T013232
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SUMMARY:PFI: Boosting a Farm’s Resiliency Through Cover Crops and Crop Rotations
DESCRIPTION:Ross McCaw began planting cover crops in 2019 to try to reduce his nitrogen inputs. He’s taking part in a nitrogen reduction trial through PFI’s on-farm research program to document the results. In 2023\, Ross started planting a three-crop rotation to raise more rye for seed and get all of the benefits of cover crops. He added plant growth regulators to achieve a healthier rye stand for harvesting. After the rye comes out\, he drills in a diverse cover crop mix. Ross is partnering with his landlord to graze his 25 cattle in the fall and has added a grazing mix to the rotation in one of his fields. \n  \nAt this field day\, you’ll see the diverse cover crop mix growing after the rye has been harvested\, and before the cattle graze it. We’ll also see a field planted in cover crops going into corn the following year.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-boosting-a-farms-resiliency-through-cover-crops-and-crop-rotations/
LOCATION:Marengo\, Marengo\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,SE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261103T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261103T235959
DTSTAMP:20260628T013232
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SUMMARY:PFI: Cover Crops and Conservation Across All Acres
DESCRIPTION:Jackson and Amanda Drost are part of Drost Farms\, a multigenerational family farm in Mahaska County\, Iowa\, raising corn\, soybeans and cattle. Around 2010\, the Drosts flew on their first acres of rye cover crop to graze with their cow-calf herd. Those initial acres have increased in recent years. While using primarily rye and oats\, they have begun adding other species like turnips and camelina. They also use buffer strips\, sediment basins\, terraces\, waterways and saturated buffers. \n  \n\nJackson’s passion for farming started at a young age. He’s now passing that love to sons Richard and Andy\, who have started their own popcorn business. The Drosts are excited to share how and why they use cover crops on 100% of their acres\, and how they steward the land and water for future generations.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-cover-crops-and-conservation-across-all-acres/
LOCATION:Oskaloosa\, Oskaloosa\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Field day,Habitat,Livestock,SE Iowa
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