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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T235959
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SUMMARY:PFI: Measuring and Interpreting Soil Health Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Will Cannon and his wife\, Cassie\, farm 1\,000 acres of strip-till corn and no-till soybeans near Prairie City\, Iowa. They use cover crops on a large scale and have reduced their applied commercial fertilizer rates. They also run a custom application and farming business\, along with a trucking company. Recently\, they started applying compost extract to their fields to feed their soil microbiology. Soil health practices have been a part of the Cannon farm for over two decades. \n  \nThey are now working with Top Soil and Agronomy365 to do fertilizer efficiency testing. The information is helping them quantify the benefits of their soil health practices while making data-driven decisions going forward. Join Will and Cassie at this field day for a deep dive into soil health sampling and what results from these tests mean on-farm.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-measuring-and-interpreting-soil-health-benefits/
LOCATION:Prairie City\, Prairie City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,No till and strip till
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203658Z
CREATED:20260604T203658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T203658Z
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SUMMARY:PFI: Grazing for a Goal
DESCRIPTION:Karl Palmberg’s Larchwood\, Iowa\, farm has been in his family since 1938. But when he left for college\, the operation was mothballed and put into hibernation. After retiring from the military\, Karl returned to the farm and is building it back from scratch. He has been reevaluating the fundamentals and pivoting what he does to settle on what works. The goal is to produce healthy food for healthy people\, which for Karl starts in the soil. Come hear how Karl is grazing his cattle and using unique inputs like biochar to achieve his goals.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-grazing-for-a-goal/
LOCATION:Larchwood\, Larchwood\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Livestock,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T192949Z
CREATED:20260619T192949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T192949Z
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SUMMARY:Heartland: Fawcett Farms Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Fawcett Field Day Flyer 7-28 \n  \nJoin Heartland Co-op for a field day at Fawcett Farms. Bring the whole family for this one! There will be a bounce house\, swimming\, and fishing. Be sure to RSVP if you’d like supper. \n  \nAt this field day\, expect to see cover crop equipment\, a drone demonstration\, riparian buffer\, saturated buffer\, and polinator habitat. The agenda will also include a rainfall simulation on differently managed soils and a landowner/tenant panel. \n  \nDate: July 28 \nTime: 3-7 pm \nLocation: 459 290th St\, West Branch\, IA \n  \nPlease RSVP by contacting Emery Davis\, conservation agronomist at edavis@heartlandcoop.com or 515-250-5243.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/heartland-fawcett-farms-field-day/
LOCATION:West Branch\, West Branch\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Field day,For students,Habitat,NE Iowa,No till and strip till
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203141Z
CREATED:20260604T203141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T203141Z
UID:10000449-1785196800-1785283199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Considering Cover Crops? Species\, Mixes and Support To Meet Your Farm’s Needs
DESCRIPTION:Eric Fara grew up in Shelby County\, Iowa\, where his family raised crops for seed and his grandpa ran a grain elevator through which he sold the seed. About 25 years ago\, they started raising wagyu cattle and grazing them on cover crops when possible. Eric felt a strong pull back to the farm after completing his education. To find his niche in the family operation\, he started doing custom cover crop application using the cleaned rye and oat seed. \n  \nCome to the Fara family’s field day to see plots of various cover crop species and mixes. You’ll hear about opportunities for cost-share to support adding cover crops. Eric is also excited to share how he has grown his custom seeding business to more than 1\,600 acres of cover crops\, plus some alfalfa and land in the Conservation Reserve Program.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-considering-cover-crops-species-mixes-and-support-to-meet-your-farms-needs/
LOCATION:Irwin\, Irwin\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T235959
DTSTAMP:20260720T144058Z
CREATED:20260720T143825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T144058Z
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SUMMARY:Lobe Rangers at James Hepp's farm
DESCRIPTION:Hear from Iowa farmers about what it takes to clean up Iowa’s water – including a panel Q&A. Registration starts at 9 AM…program begins at 9:30 AM with lunch at 12:00 PM with 2 PM wrap up.\n\nThe agenda includes:\n\nMatt Helmers of Iowa State University talking about the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy\nLive demos of conservation equipment and the rainfall simulator\nQ&A with the Lobe Rangers and Des Moines Water Works\nWater quality panel\n\nLunch is provided. RSVP here. \nEvent Address: 2145 250th St Rockwell City\, Iowa\nQuestions should be directed to theloberangers@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/lobe-rangers/
LOCATION:Rockwell City\, Rockwell City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,NW Iowa
ORGANIZER;CN="The Lobe Rangers":MAILTO:theloberangers@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T203018Z
CREATED:20260604T203006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T203018Z
UID:10000448-1784678400-1784764799@www.iaagwater.org
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:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T202134Z
CREATED:20260619T202134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202134Z
UID:10000484-1784592000-1784678399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Organic Kernza\, Sunflowers and Oats: Seeking Financial and Agronomic Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Central Iowa farmers Caleb Akin and Noah Wendt began farming together through their partnership\, A & W Farms\, in 2006. They began transitioning acres to organic in 2015\, drawn by the higher prices of organic crops. As they have continued to transition more of their acres\, Caleb and Noah have come to appreciate opportunities to grow niche crops and decrease reliance on external inputs. \n  \nAs markets have become available\, Noah and Caleb have been able to grow crops beyond corn and soybeans\, such as oats\, sunflowers and Kernza. They also use cover crops and limit tillage whenever possible. Come to their field day to see their Kernza\, a perennial grain crop\, in its second season of growth. You’ll also see sunflowers growing for oil production and food-grade oats nearing or at harvest stage.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/organic-kernza-sunflowers-and-oats-seeking-financial-and-agronomic-sustainability/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, Cambridge\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T235959
DTSTAMP:20260605T002704Z
CREATED:20260605T002544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T002704Z
UID:10000471-1784592000-1784678399@www.iaagwater.org
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:20260720T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T191648Z
CREATED:20260619T191648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T191648Z
UID:10000477-1784505600-1784764799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Premier Soil Health School
DESCRIPTION:Take a deep dive into the biology\, economics\, and management behind regenerative farming and grazing.  This year’s event will feature some of the most respected voices in regenerative agriculture and soil health\, including John Kempf\, Jonathan Lundgren\, and Hugh Aljoe. These speakers are known for sharing practical\, real-world ideas that farmers can take home and put to work right away. \n  \nCost to Attend:\n\nMSHC Members: $125\nNon-members: $150\nOne-day pass:\n\n$100 for MSHC Members\n$125 for non-members
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/premier-soil-health-school/
LOCATION:Redwood Falls\, Redwood Falls\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Conference,Cover crops,No till and strip till,Out of state
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260720T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T202807Z
CREATED:20260604T202807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202807Z
UID:10000447-1784505600-1784591999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Starting a Cover Crop Business\, Flying Drones and Seeding Covers
DESCRIPTION:Mark and Brenda Kingland farm on 1\,700 acres in Winnebago County\, Iowa. Eight years ago\, they began strip-tilling to change efficiency in their fertilizer program and improve soil health. In 2022\, Mark added a drone on his farm to apply cover crops and do precision spraying. His goal is to have a cover crop mix flown on by early September into standing corn and soybeans. \n  \nMark’s son-in-law\, Stuart McCulloh\, and daughter\, Sara McCulloh\, have found their roles on the farm since moving back to the area in 2024. Stuart completed the Cover Crop Business Accelerator program through PFI last year and has found opportunities to use the drone to add diversity to the farm’s income. At this field day\, you’ll see drone demonstrations for different applications and gain insight to the systems approach of the operation.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-starting-a-cover-crop-business-flying-drones-and-seeding-covers/
LOCATION:Forest City\, Forest City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T202617Z
CREATED:20260604T202617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202617Z
UID:10000446-1784160000-1784246399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Trying and Promoting Soil Health and Water Quality Practices in Northern Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Derek Young is a fourth-generation farmer who began farming in 1993 with his father and grandfather\, running a soybean\, corn and cattle operation. He strip-tills over half of his corn acres and no-tills most of his soybean acres while also maintaining conventional fields. He has covers flown on in the fall on over 1\,000 acres\, and drills rye on corn acres that are chopped for silage. \n  \nThis year\, Derek injected hog manure into his rye cover crop that’s going into corn\, and he’s hoping to cut back on nitrogen application in that field. Derek is also part of the Northwest Iowa Ag Stewardship Alliance\, a farmer-led group that promotes soil health and water quality in the region. At this field day\, learn about cover crops and reduced tillage\, hear a panel of farmers discuss their involvement with NIASA and more.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-trying-and-promoting-soil-health-and-water-quality-practices-in-northern-iowa/
LOCATION:Wallingford\, Wallingford\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,Nutrient management,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T202450Z
CREATED:20260604T202450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202450Z
UID:10000445-1784073600-1784159999@www.iaagwater.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T202317Z
CREATED:20260604T202317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202317Z
UID:10000444-1783987200-1784073599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Oats and Drones
DESCRIPTION:Joe Rowe returned to farming in 2008 after growing up on a row crop farm but stepping away for a decade of schooling and other pursuits. Since then\, he has farmed with a dedication to being curious and continually improving. He started strip-tilling and cover cropping in 2015 and has since adapted his fertilizer program to include variable-rate and drone applications\, biologicals in the furrow and Y-drop application to balance nitrogen needs. \n  \nAs an investor in Green Acres Milling\, Joe has added oats into his rotation with corn and soybeans. An active participant in PFI’s Cooperators’ Program\, he is trialing two clover mixes interseeded with his oats. Joe is excited to show how he uses a drone for topdressing\, fungicide and herbicide applications and share how extended rotation is building resiliency on his farm.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-oats-and-drones/
LOCATION:Osage\, Osage\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T202158Z
CREATED:20260604T202158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202158Z
UID:10000443-1783555200-1783641599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Building a Seed Conditioning Business
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Tiefenthaler grew up helping on his family’s row crop and hog farm near Carroll\, Iowa. After college\, he returned to the farm to help his dad and started a custom application business for area farms. When an opportunity to raise fish fell through in 2016\, Ryan quickly pivoted his plans for the large facility he had purchased and started cleaning seed instead. \n  \nOver the past decade\, Ryan has grown his operation to meet the interest and demand of his partners and customers. Now with an array of conditioning equipment for both organic and conventional seed\, he has been able to step away from custom application and focus fully on cleaning seed from his own farm and from others. Come tour Ryan’s facility to get a close look at the steps for processing high-quality seed.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-building-a-seed-conditioning-business/
LOCATION:Carroll\, Carroll\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260707T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T192221Z
CREATED:20260619T192221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T192221Z
UID:10000478-1783382400-1783468799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Heartland: Soil Health Field Day
DESCRIPTION:7-7-26 Randolph Field Day Flyer \n  \nJoin Heartland Co-op to learn about the economic and biological benefits of conservation and seed genetics. Grill-out lunch is provided. The agenda includes seeing a rainfall simulation of soils under different management systems\, a seed demo plot walk\, and a soil health field walk. \n  \nTime: 10 am – 1 pm \nDate: Tuesday\, July 7 \nLocation: Heartland Co-op\, 109 Depot St\, Randolph\, IA 51649 \n  \nPlease RSVP to Emma Slate at eslate@heartlandcoop.com or 515-238-3750.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/heartland-soil-health-field-day/
LOCATION:Randolph\, Randolph\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,No till and strip till,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260707T235959
DTSTAMP:20260605T002421Z
CREATED:20260605T002405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T002421Z
UID:10000470-1783382400-1783468799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:ISA Shop Talk: Masonville
DESCRIPTION:Join the Iowa Soybean Association Research Center for Farming Innovation and farmer Sean Dolan for a social event focused on practical cover crop management. \nTopics include establishment and drilling tips\, equipment selection\, grazing livestock on cover crops\, seasonal management and termination strategies. Learn how to manage cover crops based on your goals — from holding soil and retaining nutrients to maximizing ROI. \nAttendees will leave with practical ideas you can apply on your operation this season. \nCoffee and refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isa-shop-talk-masonville/
LOCATION:Masonville\, Masonville\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Meeting or session,NE Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T201846Z
CREATED:20260604T201846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T201846Z
UID:10000441-1782518400-1782604799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Managed Grazing 101
DESCRIPTION:Bassett Farms is a three-generation operation near Ames\, Iowa\, raising 1\,500 acres of row crops alongside a 100-head cow-calf herd. Mike manages the grazing side and has spent the past seven years building an adaptive grazing system that increases productivity while fitting within the realities of a working family farm. This pasture walk will be a practical\, step-by-step look at how that system works. \n  \nDuring the walk\, we’ll focus on Mike’s low-cost setup\, how he assesses forage\, his fence deployment and lessons he has learned along the way. Come with questions and see how Mike is increasing diversity\, carrying more cattle capacity per acre and extending the grazing season.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-managed-grazing-101/
LOCATION:Ames\, Ames\, IA
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,Livestock
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T235958Z
CREATED:20260429T164926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T235958Z
UID:10000426-1782345600-1782431999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:8:30 AM Registration and refreshments \n9:00 Opening Remarks and Welcome – Greg Guenther\, President of the North Central Iowa Research Association \n9:15 Current Farm Updates and Projects – Matthew Schnabel and Ben Petersen \n9:30 Load For Plot Tours and Demonstrations: \n• Mid-season oat production practices with Dr. Margaret Smith\, Forage Agronomist with Albert Lea Seed \n• Herbicie Injury Plots with Meaghan Anderson\, Extension Field Agronomist \n• Current Agronomic Issues with Gentry Sorenson and Angie Rieck-Hinz\, Extension Field Agronomists \n12:00 PM Lunch
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day-4/
LOCATION:Northern Research Farm\, 310 S. Main St.\, Kanawha\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,NE Iowa,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T235425Z
CREATED:20260429T163824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T235425Z
UID:10000425-1782345600-1782431999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Day Agenda\nRegistration for the field day will start at 9:30 AM. \n  \nWelcome \n  \nEffects of sulfur on corn and soybeans \nRichard Roth\, Assistant Professor and Extension Nitrogen Specialist \n  \nFungicide efficacy and disease pressure update\nAlison Robertson\, Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology and Extension Field Crops Pathologist \n  \nSoybean herbicide demo\nWesley Everman\, Assistant Professor and Extension Weed Scientist \n  \nLunch \n  \nA systems approach to adopting cover crops\nMark Licht\, Associate Professor and Extension Cropping Systems Specialist \n  \nBest herbicide management practices\nBill Backhaus\, BASF Ag Solutions Senior Agronomic Service Representative\, and Nate Quam\, BASF Ag Solutions Technical Service Representative
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day-3/
LOCATION:Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm\, 53020 Hitchcock Ave\, Lewis\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Nutrient management,SE Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T235959
DTSTAMP:20260608T204659Z
CREATED:20260608T204621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T204659Z
UID:10000476-1782172800-1782259199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:SWISH: Summer of Soil Health Tour June 2026
DESCRIPTION:See the flyer for SWISH Summer Tour Stop 3 \n  \nJoin the South West Iowa Soil Health group as they meet with farmers! You’ll learn about practices that farmers across SW Iowa are using on their land. This includes diverse cover crop plantings like flax\, buckwheat\, and camolina. Make sure to bring a lawn chair and questions for your host! \n  \nThe farmer host is Ruth and Robert Harvey. \nEvent time: June 23 from 9 am-11 am \nEvent address: 3047 York Ave. Redfield\, IA 50233 \n  \nCoffee and pastries provided \n  \nPlease RSVP by texting or calling 319-541-2969 or emailing rarolling@gmail.com \nLearn more about SWISH by following them on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/SouthWest-Iowa-Soil-Health/
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/swish-summer-of-soil-health-tour-june-2026/
LOCATION:Redfield\, Redfield\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T235959
DTSTAMP:20260605T222800Z
CREATED:20260605T173051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T222800Z
UID:10000475-1782172800-1782259199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Heartland Coop: Above the Canopy
DESCRIPTION:  \nSee the event flyer. \n  \nThe Heartland Co-op Conservation Team is partnering with the Beaver Creek Watershed Management Authority for a soil health presentation by Jeremy Gustafson\, Hagie High Clearance Seeder demonstration and saturated buffer demonstration! Lunch will be provided by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association. Please RSVP for the meal by contacting Nolan Grove at ngrove@heartlandcoop.com or 515-971-8278. \n  \nTime: 10:30 AM-12:30 PM \nDate: Tuseday\, June 23rd \nLocation: The Luellen’s Shed\, 18591 N Ave\, Minburn\, IA \n  \nAgenda topics include: \n\nCover crop benefits\nCost share opportunities\nOn-farm Hagie interseeder demonstration\nBeaver Creek saturated buffer demonstration
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/heartland-coop-above-the-canopy/
LOCATION:Minburn\, Minburn\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Field day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T235959
DTSTAMP:20260604T201345Z
CREATED:20260604T201345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T201345Z
UID:10000438-1781827200-1781913599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:John and Margaret Hogan have farmed together near Earlville\, Iowa\, for over 40 years. They raise corn\, soybeans\, hay and cattle. Conservation has been a long-standing value across generations for both. As their farm grew\, programs like the Conservation Stewardship Program helped John and Margaret adopt cover crops and no-till\, manage pasture with native plants and add buffer strips and pollinator plots. The improvements they saw from these practices motivated them to continue even through years without funding. \n  \nJoin the Hogans at this field day to see conservation practices in action. We’ll hear about their successes\, challenges and how the couple overcame them. We’ll also see fields following cover crops\, John and Margaret’s latest work terminating cover crops using a roller-crimper and more.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Earlville\, Earlville\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T235959
DTSTAMP:20260605T000705Z
CREATED:20260417T170055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T000705Z
UID:10000422-1781136000-1781222399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Iowa Learning Farms\, Iowa Soybean Association (ISA)\, and Iowa Corn for hands-on summer field days focused on practical conservation strategies that work on real farms. Field days will be held on Thursday\, June 4\, and Thursday\, June 11\, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. These no-cost events are open to farmers and landowners and include a complimentary meal. \n  \nHear from experts and fellow farmers about cover crop management\, long-term use and how to mitigate potential yield risks. Attendees will get a closer look at long-term cover crop strips and real trial results to better understand what these practices mean for their own operations. \n  \n “For Iowa’s farmers\, flexibility and embracing change are key to a productive\, resilient and innovative operation\,” said ISA President Tom Adam of Harper. “These field day opportunities\, in partnership with Iowa Corn and Iowa Learning Farms\, are proof of how ISA’s Research Center for Farming Innovation (RCFI) is working for Iowa farmers by delivering unbiased\, innovative and data-driven programming every day.”
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/cover-crop-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Dayton
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T235959
DTSTAMP:20260605T001019Z
CREATED:20260605T000854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T001019Z
UID:10000463-1781049600-1781135999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms: Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and soil health field day as part of their “Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series” in rural Sumner on Wednesday\, June 10\, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is open to farmers and landowners at no cost and includes a complimentary meal. \n  \n “Cover crops not only reduce potential impacts of erosion but also play a critical role in maintaining healthy and productive soils. Understanding the effect that cover crops can have on soil health can be challenging\, and results take time\,” said Mitch Harting\, water outreach specialist with Iowa Learning Farms. “This field day will help farmers better understand the benefits that cover crops can have on soil\, which can help ensure productive land long into the future.” \n  \n The field day will feature Peter O’Brien\, research agronomist\, and Sabrina Ruis\, research soil scientist\, with USDA-ARS National Laboratory for Agriculture and the Environment\, who will offer insights into the impact that cover crops have on protecting and building healthy soils. The agenda will also include a field tour with Jeff Pleggenkuhle\, a local farmer who will share his experiences and management choices when using cover crops on his farm. Additionally\, there will be a demonstration of Iowa Learning Farms’ Conservation Station trailer\, which will show soil movement across different land management scenarios. \n  \n The field day will be held at the Cheryl Niewoehner Farm\, located at 22183 X Avenue\, Sumner\, IA 50674. The event is open to farmers and landowners\, though reservations are required to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP\, please contact Harting at 515-294-8912 or ilf@iastate.edu by June 3. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-cover-crop-and-soil-health-field-day/
LOCATION:Sumner\, Sumner\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T165819Z
CREATED:20260417T165819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T165819Z
UID:10000421-1780567200-1780574400@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Mueller Farm\n1/4-mile West of 1043 190th Street\nWaverly\, IA 50677\nIn partnership with the Iowa Soybean Association and Iowa Corn
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/cover-crop-field-day/
LOCATION:Waverly\, Waverly\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260402T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260402T235959
DTSTAMP:20260304T201327Z
CREATED:20260304T201327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T201327Z
UID:10000413-1775088000-1775174399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop and CRP Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Carpenter Community Center\n508 William St\nCarpenter\, IA 50426\nRSVP by March 26: 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/cover-crop-and-crp-field-day/
LOCATION:Carpenter\, Iowa\, Carpenter\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Habitat,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T235959
DTSTAMP:20260304T212006Z
CREATED:20260304T212006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T212006Z
UID:10000416-1774483200-1774569599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:From Seed to Strategy: Intentional Cover Crop Management
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nMeaghan Anderson: Meaghan is an ISU Extension & Outreach Agronomist and is well known in our area. Her focus will be on row\ncrop seedling health and vigor following cover crops. \nLearn about cost-share sources and stacking from our panel of industry and agency experts. Morning refreshments will be available at 8:30 a.m. A complimentary lunch will be provided. \n  \nAn RSVP is REQUIRED for this free event. To RSVP\, call 641-484-2702\, ext. 305 or email melody.bro@ia.nacdnet.net by Wednesday\, March 18. \nPersons with disabilities who require accommodation to participate in this event should contact Stacie Buhr at 641-484-2702\, ext. 3 or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services at least 48 hours prior to the event. \n  \nSponsored by Tama Soil & Water Conservation District. Tama Soil & Water Conservation District operates in cooperation with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. All programs and services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, sex\, age\, marital status\, or handicap. USDA is an equal opportunity employer\, provider\, and lender. USDA programs are available to all without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, sex\, or disability
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/from-seed-to-strategy-intentional-cover-crop-management/
LOCATION:Toledo\, Toledo\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Meeting or session
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T235959
DTSTAMP:20260304T200931Z
CREATED:20260304T200931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T200931Z
UID:10000411-1774310400-1774396799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop and Plant Disease Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Location\nAlliant Energy Ag Innovation Lab\n3800 University Blvd\nAmes\, IA 50010\nRSVP by March 17: 515-294-8912 or ilf@iastate.edu \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIowa 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. at the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab. The event is open to farmers and landowners at no cost and includes a complimentary meal. \n  \n “Cover crops play a critical role in keeping Iowa’s soil and water resources healthy. Though cover crops have many benefits\, challenges like plant pathogens and disease can negatively impact the following cash crop\,” said Mitch Harting\, Water Outreach Specialist with Iowa Learning Farms. “This workshop will help farmers understand pathogen movement between cereal rye and corn\, and the best management practices to reduce yield declines.” Attendees will also get insight into how they can implement alternative cover crops on their operation. \n  \n The workshop will feature Alison Roberston\, Extension Field Crop Pathologist at Iowa State University\, sharing about the disease interaction between cereal rye cover crops and the corn that follows. Robertson will also offer a hands-on demonstration allowing attendees to see seedling disease first-hand among different cover crop treatments. The agenda will also include Mark Kenney\, a local farmer who will offer insight into managing an oat cover crop as an alternative to rye. Additionally\, Ethan Thies\, Conservation Field Specialist with Iowa State University\, will discuss other alternatives to cereal rye ahead of corn and best management practices to avoid disease when using cover crops. \n  \n The field day will be held at the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab\, 3800 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA 50010. The event and open to farmers and landowners\, though reservations are required to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP\, please contact Mitch Harting at 515-294-8912 or ilf@iastate.edu by Mar. 17. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/cover-crop-and-plant-disease-workshop/
LOCATION:Ames\, Ames\, IA
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,Meeting or session
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260313T235959
DTSTAMP:20260304T205659Z
CREATED:20260304T205659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205659Z
UID:10000414-1773187200-1773446399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Perennial Farm Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Perennial Farm Gathering\, Savanna Institute’s signature event\, brings together a wide community of land stewards\, farmers\, and perennial enthusiasts. Over three days\, folks gather to share work\, research\, and lessons learned in panels\, workshops\, deep dives\, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture. Register. \n\n35% Off for Farmers and Students with code ROOTS35. \n\n 
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/perennial-farm-gathering/
LOCATION:Dubuque\, Dubuque\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Cover crops,Habitat,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260303T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260304T235959
DTSTAMP:20251003T141224Z
CREATED:20250924T181428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141224Z
UID:10000275-1772496000-1772668799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit\, a key event for farmers\, ranchers\, and conservation professionals focused on sustainable agriculture. This summit offers practical insights into regenerative grazing practices\, improving soil health\, and boosting farm resilience. Connect with experts\, network with peers\, and gain tools to enhance both productivity and environmental stewardship.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/midwest-grazing-soil-health-summit/
LOCATION:Willmar\, Willmar\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Cover crops,Livestock,No till and strip till,Nutrient management,Out of state
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