• Roles of Rye in Seed Production and Manure Management

    Walcott Walcott, Iowa

    Mike Paustian and his family operate a farrow-to-finish hog farm near Walcott, Iowa. They also grow 1,400 acres of row crops, including corn and soybeans, using 100% no-till and cover crops. Cover crops are drilled in immediately after harvest. This practice allows for good growth prior to applying fall hog manure. Mike plants cash crops…

  • 2025 Water Quality Forum and Trade Show – Southfork Watershed Alliance

    Iowa Falls Iowa Fall, Iowa

    Join the Southfork Watershed Alliance for its annual Water Quality Forum and Trade Show! The focus this year is nutrient management and the efficient use of crops to improve productivity and water quality. The evening will be filled with important informational sessions featuring speakers Dr. Dan Andersen, faculty at Iowa State University with expertise in…

  • No-Till and Soil Health Field Day – Badger Iowa

    Badger 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…

  • Big Soil Health Event

    Cedar Falls Cedar Falls, Iowa

    Big Soil Health Event Mission: To provide FARMER FIRST education, training, and networking assistance to increase soil health and function, quality of life, and ROI. Through community support and producer empowerment, we aim to improve generational family farming and ranching while regenerating the lands on which they operate.   Speakers in the 2025 event: Dr.…

  • Green Cover: SE Kansas Soil Health Conference

    Iola Iola, Kansas

    Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Jill Clapperton A globally recognized soil ecologist and founder of Rhizoterra Inc., Dr. Clapperton is renowned for her leadership in promoting nutrient-dense, healthy soils, and for her captivating ability to blend scientific insight with practical solutions. Having served as a rhizosphere ecologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for 16 years, she…

  • 2026 Crop Advantage Series – Storm Lake

    Storm Lake Storm Lake, 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.   Topics include P & K management, nitrogen testing, nitrogen needs, maximizing inputs, cover crops, drought, and more.

    $75