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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T235959
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SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary lunch at 12 p.m.\, sponsored by Five Star Cooperative. \nThe first session will start in the meeting room of the Borlaug Learning Center beginning at 11:00 a.m.\, followed by outdoor sessions ending by 3:00 p.m. \n  \nMorning session \n11:00 a.m. – Managing Crop Diseases in 2026 – Alison Robertson\, extension plant pathologist \n  \nOther Topics & Speakers (Outside): \n1:00 p.m. – Nitrogen and Sulfur Management for corn and soybeans – Richard Roth\, extension nitrogen science specialist \n2:00 p.m. – Maximizing Weed Control with Pre and Post-Emergent Herbicide Strategies – Wes Everman\, extension weed management specialist
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day-5/
LOCATION:Northeast Research Farm\, 3321 290th St\, Nashua\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,NE Iowa,Nutrient management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000043-1782302400-1782306000@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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:20260630T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20260604T202045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202045Z
UID:10000442-1782777600-1782863999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Drainage Water Recycling and Double Cropping
DESCRIPTION:Mark and Melissa Schleisman and their family raise popcorn\, field corn\, soybeans\, rye\, wheat\, oats\, cattle and hogs at M&M Farms in Calhoun County\, Iowa. Soil and water conservation are a priority for the family. They use cover crops on all their fields\, grazing the covers whenever possible. Over the past five years\, they have worked with local organizations to install two wetlands that filter tile drainage\, which can then be used to irrigate fields. \n  \nThe Schleismans are excited to show their newest wetland project\, which will be used to irrigate popcorn in surrounding fields. To further explore soil-building practices that improve water infiltration\, they also double-crop wheat and soybeans. Come see how they are working toward their goal of using conservation practices while making cash flow.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-drainage-water-recycling-and-double-cropping/
LOCATION:Lytton\, Lytton\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Edge-of-field,NW Iowa,Relay cropping,Wetland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20260304T214214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T214214Z
UID:10000418-1782777600-1782950399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Athene Watershed 26: A convergence of ag and conservation
DESCRIPTION:About the Summit\n\n\nThe Upper Mississippi River Watershed stands at a crossroads. Agricultural runoff\, public health risks\, and recurrent flooding are converging into one of the most pressing environmental and economic challenges of our time. Addressing these issues requires a new model of collaboration between agriculture\, conservation\, public health\, and private sector leaders. Watershed26 is a summit designed to drive change and chart our shared path forward. \n\n  \n\nSummit Details\n\n\nWatershed26 is hosted by the Great Outdoors Foundation and its partners. It will be held at the Iowa Events Center on Tuesday\, June 30 and Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026. \n  \nLocation\nIowa Events Center\n730 3rd Street\nDes Moines\, IA 50309
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/athene-watershed-26-a-convergence-of-ag-and-conservation/
LOCATION:Des Moines\, Iowa\, Des Moines\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260701T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000044-1782907200-1782910800@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260707T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20260429T162819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162819Z
UID:10000423-1783468800-1783555199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Day
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:Northwest Research Farm\, 6320 500th Street\, Sutherland\, IA\, 51058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field day,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000045-1783512000-1783515600@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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:20260715T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000046-1784116800-1784120400@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260720T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000047-1784721600-1784725200@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20260604T203658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T203658Z
UID:10000450-1785283200-1785369599@www.iaagwater.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000048-1785326400-1785330000@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-29/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20260604T231508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T231508Z
UID:10000455-1785369600-1785455999@www.iaagwater.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260804T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260804T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20260604T231114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T231114Z
UID:10000453-1785801600-1785887999@www.iaagwater.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260804T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260804T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20260604T231303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T231303Z
UID:10000454-1785801600-1785887999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Cleaning Water With Edge-of-Field Practices
DESCRIPTION:Jim O’Connell and his son\, Casey\, specialize in corn and soybeans at O’Connell Farms in Linn County\, Iowa. For the past 17 years\, Jim has planted cover crops green into both corn and beans on all his acres. His farming practices are focused on reducing nitrates from water that leaves his land. He uses a variety of edge-of-field practices\, like bioreactors and saturated buffers. He also has a 1.8-acre wetland. These practices have helped Jim cut nitrogen leaving his land by 70% – and recently earned him a Water Warrior award from the nonprofit Wings2Water. \n  \nJim also works closely with the city of Cedar Rapids to monitor water quality and with Iowa State University to monitor biodiversity on their farm and wetland. Join Jim and Casey as they show how they improve water quality within their watershed.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-cleaning-water-with-edge-of-field-practices/
LOCATION:Cedar Rapids\, Cedar Rapids\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Field day,Habitat,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000049-1785931200-1785934800@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-05/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20260604T230757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T230757Z
UID:10000452-1786492800-1786579199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Virtual Cover Crop Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This virtual cover crop workshop offers an afternoon of sessions for farmers who are currently using cover crops in their farm practices\, as well as those considering it. All are welcome to attend! You’ll hear about grazing cover crops and seasonal cover crop management. We’ll also share the basics of how to get started with cover crops and bringing livestock back to the land.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-virtual-cover-crop-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000050-1786536000-1786539600@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-08-12/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T235959
DTSTAMP:20260618T181307
CREATED:20260604T230458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T230458Z
UID:10000451-1786752000-1786838399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Oxbows to Improve Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, Selden Spencer purchased farmland along White Fox Creek in Hamilton County\, Iowa. The 100-acre property\, previously owned by Ray Fry\, is a mixture of cropland\, woodland\, ravines and riparian corridors. Ray still manages the property today. Before he sold the land\, Ray worked diligently alongside The Nature Conservancy to restore an oxbow along the creek. These U-shaped former stream bends remain one of the most effective ways to improve water quality on agricultural land. \n  \nSelden and Ray recognize the importance of oxbows and work together to maintain it. They also have plans for future conservation projects. At this field day\, be prepared to walk on uneven ground as Selden shares how oxbows help Iowa’s water quality and habitat. Bring a lawn chair for opening introductions as seating will be limited.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-oxbows-to-improve-water-quality/
LOCATION:Webster City\, Webster City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Edge-of-field,Field day,Habitat,Wetland
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