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Madrid Field Day, Aug. 8, to Showcase Conservation Practices

Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 6:00pm

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and ISU Research and Demonstration Farms, will host a conservation practice showcase field day on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the ISU Uthe Farm near Madrid. The event is free, open to families and includes a complimentary meal. More information at: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/madrid-field-day-showcase-conservation-practices.

Miscanthus: what is the value for Iowa farmers?

Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Join us for a live conversation Thursday, January 14, at 1 p.m. CST, about growing Miscantus in Iowa with Emily Heaton, Iowa State University agronomy professor and ISU Extension and Outreach biomass crop specialist. Hosted by Iowa Learning Farms in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and the Conservation Learning Group (CLG). Get more details.

Cover Crop and Saturated Buffer Field Day near Walcott, November 17

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

The public is invited to a field day near Walcott, Iowa, that will feature cover crops and a saturated buffer, Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 12:00-2:00 p.m., hosted by the Iowa Learning Farms, the Iowa Nutrient Research Center, IIHR-Hydroscience and Engineering, Iowa Geological Survey and Partners of Scott County Watersheds. The field day will begin at Paustian Farms, 6520 215th St, Walcott, IA 52773. The free event includes a complimentary meal. RSVPs are encouraged to ensure adequate space and food (contact Liz Ripley, 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu).  Find more details and directions online.

Digging into Soil Health: Virtual Field Day

Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 1:00pm

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and Conservation Learning Group, is hosting a free virtual soil health field day on Thursday, June 18, at 1:00 pm CDT. Dig into soil health with Marshall McDaniel, ISU assistant professor in soil-plant interactions, with video footage from the field and live interaction during the event.

Northwest Research & Demonstration Farm Field Day

Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - 9:00am

Topics: 

  • Conversation with ISU Dean of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences - Daniel J. Robison
  • Updates on corn rootworm and soybean gall midge - Erin Hodgson, ISU Extension & Outreach Entomologist
  • Integrated weed management updates - Prashant Jha, ISU Extension & Outreach Weed Specialist
  • Edge of field practices for nitrate reduction - Matt Helmers, INRC Director, Professor of  Agriculture & Biosystems Engineering

Free and open to the public. Registration not required. Link to flyer for more information.