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SUMMARY:PFI: Cutting Nitrogen\, Grazing Cattle\, and Cultivating Flowers
DESCRIPTION:Ben and Hannah Offenburger of Open Gate Acres farm in southern Iowa\, raising corn\, beans\, alfalfa and cattle. They are part of PFI’s nitrogen rate trial and are using that data to lower their nitrogen inputs where they can. They practice intensive rotational grazing on 40 acres of pasture\, where they have used the Environmental Quality Incentives Program to add water and fencing. Ben plants short-season soybeans so he can plant a rye cover crop early for grazing. Always trying new things\, the Offenburgers have started a cut-flower enterprise this year. \n  \nCome to this diverse field day to hear what the Offenburgers have learned from this new endeavor. We’ll also hear how they use data from the nitrogen rate trial to reduce their inputs and see how they practice intensive rotational grazing with their cattle.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-cutting-nitrogen-grazing-cattle-and-cultivating-flowers/
LOCATION:Chariton\, Iowa\, Chariton
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,Livestock,Nutrient management
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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:20260622T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260622T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T042652
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SUMMARY:PFI: Targeted Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Prairies evolved with periodic disturbance from drought\, fire and grazing. Without these pulsed “setbacks\,” woody encroachment or grass threatens to diminish the robust diversity that’s the hallmark of the tallgrass prairie. Over the last few years\, Stennie Nelson has been working with Doug Chafa\, land manager and biologist with the Iowa DNR\, as part Doug’s effort to reintroduce grazing into local wildlife management areas. Stennie raises sheep for meat and wool and grazes the Turin Preserve Wildlife Area. \n  \nJoin Stennie\, Doug and the sheep for a prairie-pasture walk to discuss how managed grazing aims to meet both wildlife and prairie goals alongside wool and meat production. Bring your walking shoes! This field day will involve hiking up and down rough terrain.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-targeted-grazing/
LOCATION:Turin\, Iowa\, Turin\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,Habitat,Livestock,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260623T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T042652
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T201719Z
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SUMMARY:PFI: Habitat Restoration & Nature Inspired Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Mike DeCook and his sons\, Joshua and Wyatt DeCook\, operate DeCook Ranch in Monroe County\, Iowa. Over the last 30 years\, they have managed 800 acres of pasture\, custom-grazing 600 head of cattle. One of their goals has been to create a welcoming habitat for grassland birds. They use fire to mimic grazing and have restored prairie\, oak savanna\, woodlands and wetlands. Much of that land is protected through a permanent easement with Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation. \n  \nToday\, Mike and his family have protected over 2\,700 acres across three counties\, and their land is home to birds such as sandpipers\, turkeys\, trumpeter swans and songbirds. Join Mike and partners from Audubon Society as they share practical ways to improve habitat for native and migratory grassland birds.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-habitat-restoration-nature-inspired-grazing/
LOCATION:Lovilia\, Iowa\, Lovilia\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,Habitat,Livestock,SE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T042653
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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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