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Farmers Invited to Windbreak School and Fall Field Day in Southeast Iowa
Learn about windbreaks, timber, cover crops and more at Sept. 4 Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm EventsAMES, Iowa – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is holding two separate events at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Crawfordsville on Sept. 4.The Windbreak School will run from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and provide relevant information on effectively installing windbreaks.
Drone Univ. Workshop to Be Held at Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm
Explore the power of aerial technology in agriculture on Sept. 11AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in collaboration with the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab, will host Drone University on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua.Designed as an introductory course, the workshop will provide growers, crop advisors and agricultural professionals with foundational knowledge on the effective use of imagery drones for improved decision-making in crop management.
Pasture Management Workshop to Provide Practical Insight for Horse Owners Sept.2
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Story County will host a horse pasture management workshop on Sept. 2 in Ames. Horse owners looking to enhance their pastures are welcome to attend.The classroom-based program will cover fundamentals of pasture management, with a focus on practical applications. Participants will discuss various topics, including setting goals for pastures, evaluating and improving existing pastures, understanding renovation and establishment of new pastures and optimizing grazing management to increase forage supply. New Training Event Offers In-Depth Look at Drone Spraying in Agriculture Sept. 4
The Iowa State University Digital Ag Innovation Lab and Terraplex are co-hosting a new educational event, offering research-backed insights on drone spraying use in agriculture.“Drone Spraying Essentials: From Basics to Application” will take place on Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Digital Ag Innovation Lab in Ames, Iowa. The event is designed for a range of attendees, from curious farmers and licensed applicators to agricultural professionals and ag-tech startups. Organic Field Day Set for Aug. 26 at Neely-Kinyon Research Farm in Greenfield
Organic growers and those interested in transitioning to organic production can learn more about the latest research from the Iowa State University Organic Ag Program during a field day on Aug. 26 near Greenfield.The event will be held at Iowa State’s Neely-Kinyon Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm, located at 2557 Norfolk Ave.
Landowner Education Graduates Enhance Knowledge of Soil Health and Communication
Landowner Education Graduates Enhance Knowledge of Soil Health and CommunicationSeventeen Iowans graduated from the second cohort of the Landowner Education Program in July.Organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the program features five in-person and two virtual educational events to help landowners improve the environmental and economic resiliency of their land through soil health practices.
Women in Ag Farm Crawl Set for Aug. 22
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Washington County, along with the Washington County Women in Agriculture Advisory Board, will hold the Women in Ag Farm Crawl on Friday, Aug. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This event is a great opportunity for women in agriculture to network and learn from various farming operations together,” said Rebecca Vittetoe, extension field agronomist for Iowa State. 2025 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day Comes to Iowa - August 20
Explore the latest cultivation insights for both row crops and specialty cropsThe Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day will be held at Iowa State University's Horticulture Research Station on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The event, now in its eighth year, will be held in partnership with Practical Farmers of Iowa and Iowa State University.
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Composting Field Day to Be Held August 18
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold a composting demonstration at the Mogler Family Farm on Monday, Aug. 18, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Farmers interested in composting will have the opportunity to view a demonstration of a compost turner using both cattle manure and animal mortalities.“The Moglers have successfully composted for three years, which has reduced their rendering cost, lowered the volume of material they haul and concentrated nutrients,” said Kris Kohl, field agricultural engineer with ISU Extension and Outreach.
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