PFI: Oats and Drones
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…
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Osage Osage, Iowa
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PFI: Expanding Cover Crop Impact: Seed Production and Reduced Inputs
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…
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PFI: Trying and Promoting Soil Health and Water Quality Practices in Northern Iowa
Wallingford Wallingford, IowaDerek 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…
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PFI: Starting a Cover Crop Business, Flying Drones and Seeding Covers
Forest City Forest City, IowaMark 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…
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Premier Soil Health School
Redwood Falls Redwood Falls, MinnesotaTake 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…
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ISA Shop Talk: Homestead
Homestead Homestead, IowaJoin 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. Discussion topics will include…
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Organic Kernza, Sunflowers and Oats: Seeking Financial and Agronomic Sustainability
Cambridge Cambridge, IowaCentral 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…
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PFI: Conservation in Action on a Multigenerational Family Farm
West Branch West Branch, IowaKen 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…
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Lobe Rangers at James Hepp’s farm
Rockwell City Rockwell City, IowaHear 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…
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PFI: Considering Cover Crops? Species, Mixes and Support To Meet Your Farm’s Needs
Irwin Irwin, IowaEric 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…