Search
Choosing an Edge-of-Field Practice: Decision Trees Can Help
Chris Hay, Sr. Manager Production Systems Innovation, Iowa Soybean Association will present on decision trees for edge-of-field practices. Check back soon for more information.
To join click the following link: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172
Read more about Choosing an Edge-of-Field Practice: Decision Trees Can Help
Edge-of-Field Conservation Series to Feature Skunk River Watershed
Iowans will have three in-person and online opportunities to learn about edge-of-field nutrient management practices in early December, with a special focus on projects being done within the South Skunk River Watershed in central Iowa. Practices to be discussed include saturated buffers and bioreactors, their benefits, who is eligible, and funding opportunities. Technical assistance and cost-share funding are available, and these practices are supported by the federal Conservation Reserve Program, as well as the Iowa Water Quality Initiative...
Click here to read the rest of the article on Iowa State University Extension and Outreach News
Webinar: Better Utilizing the Field Edge: Saturated Buffers and Bioreactors
The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place Jan. 12 at noon CST will feature Matt Helmers, professor and agricultural engineering specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, and director of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center. Helmers leads research on the impact of agricultural management and conservation practices on water quality. He will draw on his expertise with field drainage systems and drainage water quality in this session. Read more about Webinar: Better Utilizing the Field Edge: Saturated Buffers and Bioreactors
Field Day: Redefining the Field Edge to Improve Profitability, Wildlife Habitat, and Water Quality
Iowa Learning Farms and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will host a field day Wednesday, Aug. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mark Kenney’s Farm near Nevada. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. Read more about Field Day: Redefining the Field Edge to Improve Profitability, Wildlife Habitat, and Water Quality
Webinar: Making Space for Wildlife on Working Farms
The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place Aug. 17 at noon CDT will feature Jorgen Rose, habitat and policy viability manager at Practical Farmers of Iowa. Rose is part of the team that works with farmers to connect them with people, networks, education and resources they need to build more resilient farms and communities. Read more about Webinar: Making Space for Wildlife on Working Farms