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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Day Scheduled for December 8
DESCRIPTION:Utilizing Drainage Water Recycling To Improve Water Quality and Manage Weather Risk\nIowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Day Scheduled for December 8\, 2022 at 1pm CT \nAMES\, Iowa – Iowa Learning Farms\, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center\, and Conservation Learning Group (CLG)\, is hosting a free virtual field day discussing drainage water recycling on December 8 at 1 p.m. CDT. Join us for a live discussion with Matt Helmers\, Iowa Nutrient Research Center Director\, Chris Hay\, Iowa Soybean Association Senior Research Scientist\, Shane Wulf\, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Environmental Specialist Senior\, and Mark Schleisman\, Calhoun County farmer and landowner. \nDrainage water recycling (DWR) is a drainage management system designed to capture water during wet periods so it can be used later when growing crops are thirsty. Versions of DWR have been around for years\, but adoption has remained limited. Now\, interest is growing as the practice is recognized for its potential to improve water quality and help farmers reduce risks from weather volatility. \nDuring this virtual field day\, attendees will have a chance to get a closer look at new installations being used to collect in-field data on the performance of these systems. These sites are being studied as part of a research project led by the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and the Iowa Soybean Association analyzing drainage water recycling’s costs and benefits\, with funding from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship\, the Iowa Nutrient Research Center and the EPA’s Gulf of Mexico Division. \n“Too much rain or not enough rain are two of the biggest problems for Iowa crops most years\,” said Chris Hay. “Drainage water recycling can help farmers address these challenges. Research — mostly done in other states — shows it can boost yields by up to 50% for corn and 30% for soybeans. Our early work modeling it here in Iowa also shows potential for significant yield gains\, especially in dry years\, and the system can also benefit water quality and wildlife. But there’s still a lot of work to be done to predict what farmers can expect in terms of return on investment.” \nVirtual Field Day Access Instructions: \nTo participate in the live virtual field day at 1:00 pm CT on December 8 to learn more\, click this URL: https://iastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpduihpj8iE9ZHcjpsenc2DWQILG41wg0D or visit https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/events-1 and click “Join Live Virtual Field Day”. \nOr\, join from a dial-in phone line: \nDial: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592 \nMeeting ID: 945 3331 7620 \nThe field day will be recorded and archived on the ILF website so that it can be watched at any time. The archive will be available at https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/virtual-field-day-archive. \nParticipants may be eligible for a Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU). Information about how to apply to receive the credit (if approved) will be provided at the end of the live field day.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-virtual-field-day-scheduled-for-december-8/
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SUMMARY:Forecasting HABs and Developmental Impacts of Neurotoxin Exposure on Aquatic Populations
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 7\, 2022 at 11AM CT \n\nThe Algal Bloom Action Team is hosting its final webinar of the 2022 series on December 7\, 2022. This installment will feature Dr. Richard Stumpf from the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science at NOAA and Dr. Jessica Ward from Ball State University. This session will examine forecasting and monitoring cyanobacterial blooms and overview a recent assessment of the effects of developmental exposure to neurotoxins on minnow interactions. \n\nFeatured Speakers: \n\nRichard Stumpf\, Oceanographer\, National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science Program Office and Headquarters\, NOAA: Some Experiences in Monitoring and Modeling Cyanobacterial Blooms   \n\n\nJessica Ward\, Associate Professor of Animal Behavior\, Ball State University: Forecasting harmful algal blooms and developmental impacts of neurotoxin exposure on aquatic populations.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/forecasting-habs-and-developmental-impacts-of-neurotoxin-exposure-on-aquatic-populations/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Cover Crops and Wetland Field Day Near Keota Nov. 22
DESCRIPTION:AMES\, Iowa—Iowa Learning Farms\, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship\, will host a wetland and cover crop field day Tuesday\, November 22 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Lagos Acres Golf & Country Club near Keota. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. \nWater quality enhancement wetlands are constructed to reduce nitrogen loads from croplands to streams and rivers\, while also providing wildlife habitat and increased recreational opportunities. To accelerate the installation of wetlands across the state to help meet the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy goals\, the Iowa Water Quality Initiative offers flexible\, cost-share funding to help install wetlands in areas that do not meet other program requirements. To date\, more than 30 additional wetlands are set to begin construction in the next two or three years. \nAdditional efforts to meet the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy goals start in the field with practices like cover crops and no-till. While helping to improve water quality downstream\, cover crops offer many benefits in the field including reduced soil erosion\, weed suppression potential\, and increased soil organic matter. When paired with no-tillage\, cover crops increase water infiltration during heavy rain events. \nField day attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Keokuk County farmer Denny Lyle about how he has incorporated cover crops into his system\, alongside no-till soybeans and corn\, and how he manages the water quality enhancement wetland constructed on his farm. Shane Wulf and Matt McDonald with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will share how to get involved with the Water Quality Initiative and details about the water quality enhancement wetland program. Liz Ripley\, Iowa Learning Farms conservation and cover crop outreach specialist\, will share results from on-farm cover crop demonstration trials and resources available to help farmers and landowners make a successful transition to a cover crop and no-till system. \nThe field day will be held at Lagos Acres Golf & Country Club\, 2010 Keokuk Washington Rd\, Keota\, IA 52248 and will be held rain or shine. Weather permitting\, the field day will include a site tour of the wetland. \nThe event is free and open to farmers and landowners\, though we require reservations to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP please contact Liz Ripley at 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey. \nIowa Learning Farms field days and workshops are supported by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. For more information about Iowa Learning Farms\, visit www.iowalearningfarms.org.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-cover-crops-and-wetland-field-day-near-keota-nov-22/
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