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SUMMARY:Webinar: Ruination to Restoration to Revitalization: The Story of a Great Lakes Area of Concern
DESCRIPTION:This Water Webinar will focus on the restoration of Muskegon Lake and its wetlands in Michigan. The presentation will cover water quality\, ecosystem restoration\, and socioeconomics. Muskegon Lake is a coastal river mouth lake with a history of environmental issues. Many restoration efforts reconnecting wetlands have improved water quality and lake habitat. A wetland restoration project reduced phosphorus concentrations from over 0.8 ppm (mg/L) to 0.03 ppm (mg/L)\, wow!  Research efforts provided a sound basis for restoration design and implementation.  These restoration efforts also showed a 5.8:1 return on investment with $1 billion in increased in shoreline development. The region experienced unexpected issues about public access and “blue gentrification.” A water [success!] story from which we all can learn here in Arkansas and across the USA. \nSPEAKERS: Dr. Alan Steinman\, PhD\, Allen and Helen Hunting Research Professor\, Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute\, Grand Valley State University\, Allendale\, Michigan
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/webinar-ruination-to-restoration-to-revitalization-the-story-of-a-great-lakes-area-of-concern/
LOCATION:Arkansas Water Resources Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T120000
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Understanding Cereal Rye N Cycling Benefits and Risks
DESCRIPTION:This Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar will feature Richard Roth\, assistant professor and extension nitrogen education specialist\, Iowa State University. His research and extension program at Iowa State University focuses on engineering and optimizing nitrogen and sulfur management strategies to improve the efficiency and environmental sustainability of cropping systems in the Midwest. \nRoth will provide an overview of cereal rye cover crop systems and discuss how adopting cereal rye influences nitrogen cycling and potential subsequent impacts on growing crops. He will also introduce and highlight some management options to help overcome potential risks from the impacts of cereal rye on nitrogen cycling. \n“Cereal rye is excellent at scavenging nitrogen from the soil profile\, but not great at returning that nitrogen to the soil in a plant available form for growing crops\,” said Roth. “Cover crops\, specifically cereal rye\, are one of the most effective tools in a farmer’s toolbox to help improve soil health and minimize nutrient losses from their fields\, but understanding potential risks associated with cover crop adoption is key to success in these systems. I hope that participants learn the potential risks associated with cereal rye but also gain an understanding that shifts in management can be made to help overcome the risk.”
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-understanding-cereal-rye-n-cycling-benefits-and-risks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T150000
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SUMMARY:North Central Region Water Network Webinar - Multistate Water Work in Action
DESCRIPTION:The North Central Region Water Network is celebrating the 100th edition of The Current Webinar Series! To celebrate this milestone they will showcase several examples of multistate water work that are expanding the scope and positive impact of programs through multistate partnerships. This will include: \n\nThe Confluence for Watershed Leaders program\nThe Conservation Drainage Network\, and\nThe upcoming North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference\n\n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/north-central-region-water-network-webinar-multistate-water-work-in-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240530T184412Z
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SUMMARY:Algal Bloom Action Team Webinar: Cyanobacteria in the Context of Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:This webinar focuses on cyanobacteria in the context of global climate change\, including nitrate\, reduced ice cover\, and increased temperatures and light. Tune in to learn about the work of Rebecca North\, Associate Professor at the University of Missouri’s School of Natural Resources and Silvia Newell\, Director of Michigan Sea Grant and Professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/algal-bloom-action-team-webinar-cyanobacteria-in-the-context-of-climate-change/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240516T123000
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CREATED:20240514T190745Z
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SUMMARY:Discovering a Potential Treatment for Health Effects of Algal Toxin Exposure
DESCRIPTION:Microcystins are some of the most abundant and potent harmful algal bloom toxins and have emerged as a public health concern due to the potential to cause severe organ injury including liver damage. While currently there are no targeted therapies to protect against microcystin exposure\, previous research found that naturally occurring bacteria from Lake Erie had the ability to degrade algal toxins such as microcystin. \nDrs. Steven Haller and David Kennedy of The University of Toledo have made significant progress in discovering a potential treatment for microcystin exposure through probiotics. Researchers ran in vitro experiments on human liver cells as well as model experiments on mice to find out if microcystin-degrading bacteria can function as probiotics to protect against organ damage from toxin exposure. \nJoin this Ohio Sea Grant Freshwater Webinar on May 16 to learn more!
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/discovering-a-potential-treatment-for-health-effects-of-algal-toxin-exposure/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240502T130234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T130843Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Understanding and Improving Farmers' Edge-of-Field Perceptions
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place May 8 at noon CT will feature Wendong Zhang\, Ph.D.\, extension economist and assistant professor in the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. Zhang’s research focuses on issues related to the interplay between agriculture and the environment\, the U.S. farmland market\, as well as the global trade implications of Chinese food and agricultural demand. \nIn the webinar\, “Decoding Iowa Farmers’ Understanding of Edge-of-Field Practices\,” Zhang will draw on the outcomes from a recent report assessing edge-of-field (EOF) practice knowledge and adoption to illustrate current EOF practice adoption rates and adoption willingness\, perceived environmental benefits\, and barriers to adoption among Iowa farmers. He will also offer suggestions on effective education strategies which were shown to be embraced by landowners and farmers—and improved effectiveness of communication and message comprehension. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-understanding-and-improving-farmers-edge-of-field-perceptions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240508T031000
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SUMMARY:Focus on the Future - May 8th
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Nutrient Research Center continues its spring 2024 seminar series\, Focus on the Future. Join current and recent graduate students as they discuss their studies and their experiences as early career researchers. \nOn May 8th\, the seminar topics are: \n1) Evaluating Wildlife Responses to Working Land and Water Conservation  \nPresenter: Michael Rohde\, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. Advisor: Adam Janke \nIowa’s urbanized and agricultural landscape has caused water quality degradation and loss of species. Conservation groups are working to protect these resources\, but they often lack coordination. To provide insight on the impact of water quality conservation on wildlife. He will provide estimated occupancy of key Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) across Iowa informed by the Iowa Multiple Species Inventory and Monitoring (MSIM) long-term dataset and the simulated various scenarios of water quality conservation using the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) to estimate potential effects of water quality conservation on the distribution of SGCN in Iowa. \n2) Managing Crop Residue to Reduce AONR (Agronomic Optimum N Rate) for Water Quality \nPresenter: Alexandria Logan\, Department of Agronomy. Advisor: Michael Castellano \nWith renewed interest in using crop residue as biofuels and increasing yields\, research aiming to understand the effects of residue management on the soil nitrogen cycle is necessary. This research evaluates crop residue management’s influence on optimum nitrogen rates\, focusing on the subsequent corn crop. \nThe presentations are from 3:10-4:00 p.m. and take place online and at 1306 Elings Hall on the Iowa State University campus.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/focus-on-the-future-may-8th/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
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SUMMARY:Public Radio's 'Science Friday'
DESCRIPTION:National Public Radio’s “Science Friday\,” hosted by Ira Flatow\, will be broadcasting from Iowa State University on Saturday\, May 4\, and will feature ISU researchers. \nThe first topic will be climate change. As climate change continues to have a larger effect on how agriculture works\, how are the experts on the ground preparing for the future? Iowa State University faculty experts Dr. Arti Singh and Dr. Patrick Schnable will join other presenters to share how they see the future of agriculture\, from using AI and robots to give farmers a better understanding of their crops in real-time and develop drought-resistance\, to using environmentally sustainable farming techniques\, like regenerative agriculture. \nThe live event at Stephens Auditorium begins at 6pm; doors open at 5pm
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/public-radios-science-friday/
LOCATION:Scheman Building\, Ames\, IA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240423T201110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T201618Z
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SUMMARY:North Central Climate Collaborative (NC3) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Applying social sciences in the development of climate-smart agriculture \nIn efforts to understand and advance agricultural practices that promote climate resilience\, ag organizations and advisors face several challenges in facilitating the adoption of these practices. Social science research has honed in on these issues\, developing nuanced frameworks for exploring these challenges and barriers. \nIn this webinar\, Dr. Laurie Nowatzke\, Coordinator of the USDA Midwest Climate Hub in Ames\, Iowa\, will present two studies related to farmers’ climate perspectives and conservation practice use. The presentation will also include a discussion of two applied projects that harness social science research to advance climate-smart outreach and programming in the Midwest. \nThe North Central Climate Collaborative (NC3) is comprised of individuals with expertise in climate science\, agronomy\, stormwater management\, and other disciplines\, and is working to increase the flow and usability of climate information for extension\, farmers\, natural resource managers\, and communities. The team is working to increase the adoption of climate-smart practices and improving water management while maintaining profitability. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/north-central-climate-collaborative-nc3-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240417T145521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T173134Z
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SUMMARY:Great Lakes HABs Collaborative April Webinar.
DESCRIPTION:This episode will focus on Harmful Algal Bloom Interception\, Treatment\, And Transformation System (HABITATS). The speaker is Dr. Martin Page\, Operational Water Research Team Leader\, US Army Corps of Engineers ERDC. \nThe webinar will last 60 minutes with a facilitated Q&A to follow the speaker.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/great-lakes-habs-collaborative-april-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T151000
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SUMMARY:Focus on the Future Series - April 10
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Nutrient Research Center continues its spring 2024 seminar series\, Focus on the Future. Join current and recent graduate students as they discuss their studies and their experiences as early career researchers. \nThe April 10th presentation will feature the following topics and speakers: \n\nImproving understanding of “corn yield drag” after cereal rye cover crop by tracking soil net nitrogen mineralization across three hillslope positions\nPresenter: Mila Vicorio Pessoto\, Department of Agronomy\nSpatiotemporal variability of soil and digital soil mapping for agriculture\nPresenter\, Arturo Flores Godoy\, Department of Agronomy\n\nThe monthly hybrid seminar series is presented online and in-person at 1306 Elings Hall\, 605 Bissell Road\, on the Iowa State University campus.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/focus-on-the-future-series-april-10/
LOCATION:1306 Elings Hall\, 605 Bissell Road\, Ames\, Iowa\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240327T185522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T194558Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Phosphorus Management and Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Managing phosphorus to both meet crop needs and reduce P loss from agricultural fields is critical to managing water resources. This edition of The Current webinar will focus on P management and water quality – the latest research on P transport modeling and a review of ag BMPs and their efficacy for reducing P loss. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nGurbir Singh\, Assistant Professor/ and State Extension Specialist\, Soil Science\, Agroecology and Landscape Management\, University of Missouri-Novelty\nPeter Tomlinson\, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist for Environmental Quality\, Kansas State University\nRebecca Logsdon Muenich\, Associate Professor\, Biological and Agricultural Engineering\, University of Arkansas\n\nThe Current is a networking webinar series for professionals engaged in water-related extension\, research\, and conservation activities. The North Central Region Water Network and Extension Directors from all 12 North Central states are sponsoring this series to highlight the best water-related research and Extension programming in the region.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/webinar-phosphorus-management-and-water-quality/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240405T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240327T172640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T173247Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Conservation Drainage Network Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about conservation drainage. \nTargeted Outcomes: \n\nRaise awareness of the importance of agricultural water management to farm profitability\, local\, regional\, and national initiatives to advance soil health\, water quality\, watershed restoration\, risk reduction and climate resiliency goals.\nStrengthen understanding of drivers for practice implementation and identify impediments to conservation drainage practice adoption.\nPrioritize information needs (i.e.\, research gaps) to address risks.\nUnderstand how to advance conservation drainage as an integral component of managing food production\, regenerative agriculture\, and terrestrial water supplies under changing climate conditions.\nAdvance conservation drainage implementation.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/2024-conservation-drainage-network-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel\, Westerville\, OH\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240307T152720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T152720Z
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SUMMARY:Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) Preventative Treatment & Adaptive Management
DESCRIPTION:This first webinar in the 2024 Great Lakes HABs Collaborative series will focus on preventative treatment and adaptive management of HABs with field case studies. \nThe presentation will feature the following speakers \nDr. Alyssa Calomeni-Eck\, Research Biologist\, US Army Corps of Engineers ERDC \nDr. Ciera Kinley-Baird\, Aquatic Ecotoxicologist\, Aquatic Control\, Inc. \nThey will discuss cutting-edge research and technology on harmful algal bloom interception\, treatment\, and adaptive management. \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/harmful-algal-blooms-habs-preventative-treatment-adaptive-management/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240307T154638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T154940Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Field Day - A New Direction in Cover Crops: Developing Perennial Ground Cover for Corn Systems in the Midwest
DESCRIPTION:Join Iowa Learning Farms\, the Iowa Nutrient Research Center (INRC)\, and Conservation Learning Group (CLG)\, for a FREE virtual field day. \nThe discussion will include D. Raj Raman\, Morrill Professor of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University\, and Daniel Andersen\, Associate Professor of Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. \nRegenPGC stands for Regenerating America’s Working Landscapes to Enhance Natural Resources and Public Goods through Perennial Groundcover. The vision RegenPGC is to make year-round groundcover on working lands the norm for Midwestern US agriculture and beyond. Central to the approach is developing and de-risking perennial groundcover (PGC) systems\, where a perennial cover crop is planted once and then persists for multiple years alongside annual crops such as corn and soybean. \nThis project started nearly two decades ago\, with Dr. Ken Moore\, Distinguished Professor of Agronomy\, and RegenPGC Educational Theme Leader\, and his team exploring ways of planting a perennial cover between rows of corn. Early successes led to funding from the Sun Grant program\, INRC\, and others\, and eventually to USDA’s-National Institute for Food and Agriculture Sustainable Agricultural Systems Coordinated Agricultural Projects program. RegenPGC was formally started in September\, 2021\, as a 5-year transdisciplinary project combining research\, extension\, education\, and commercialization efforts.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/virtual-field-day-a-new-direction-in-cover-crops-developing-perennial-ground-cover-for-corn-systems-in-the-midwest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240307T150633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T153036Z
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SUMMARY:A New Look At An Old Way to Fix Broken Lakes
DESCRIPTION:This Midwest Greater Lakes Partnership presentation will illustrate the need for a more robust lake scientific study design that accurately quantifies glacial lake health as the first step in lake restoration\, which is a team sport. \nJerry Sweeten\, Senior Restoration Ecologist — Ecosystems Connections Institute\, LLC\, will present examples where nutrient and sediment monitoring were conducted to prioritize tributaries for restoration. Leveraging these data have helped to designate the lake in the National Water Quality Initiative and direct increased funding to on-the-ground conservation.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/a-new-look-at-an-old-way-to-fix-broken-lakes/
ORGANIZER;CN="Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership":MAILTO:nohnerj@michigan.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240215T181506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T182411Z
UID:7311-1709121600-1709125200@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:ILF Webinar: Agricultural Climate Resilience through Water Management and Soil Conservation
DESCRIPTION:This Iowa Learning Farm Conservation Webinar will feature Rick Cruse\, professor of agronomy and director of the Iowa Water Center at Iowa State University. Cruse was raised on a farm in Northeast Iowa and has been engaged with Iowa farmers while working at Iowa State University for over 40 years. His research\, teaching and extension efforts address management impacts on soil erosion\, water and crop production. \nCruse will highlight factors and practices which affect agricultural climate resilience. He will focus on the importance of water and water management and discuss actions including draining excess water\, capitalizing on water sourced from shallow groundwater\, and maximizing water infiltration and storage through improving soil health. \n“Water and water management are the most fundamental components of climate-resilient farm plans\,” says Cruse. “We are eager to help Midwest farmers gain a better understanding of the underutilized water resources that they may already have and how those resources can substantially improve their climate resilience.” \n \nShortly before noon CST\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtAwWXycQZW8iwtNLz34GA#/registration
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/ilf-webinar-agricultural-climate-resilience-through-water-management-and-soil-conservation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240213T222814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T222816Z
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SUMMARY:INRC Focus on the Future Seminar - Feb 14 Session
DESCRIPTION:Join the first session of the Iowa Nutrient Research Center’s Spring “Focus on the Future” Series! The following two topics will be presented. \nMicrobial communities as a pathway to improved woodchip and corncob bioreactor design and performance \nThe first presenter is Taylor Vroman\, Environmental Science\, Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. \nHer research focuses on analyzing the microbial communities within corncob and woodchip bioreactors to optimize the performance of the edge-of-field conservation practice. She is currently using nitrate removal\, greenhouse gas production\, water chemistry and gene presence to determine performance in laboratory upflow columns. \nRanking the effect of GxExM factors on the economic optimum N rate \nThe second presenter is Mitch Baum\, Post doc\, Department of Agronomy. \nMitch created a ranking of influential GxExM factors on the economic optimum N rate using a well calibrated process-based cropping systems model. The goal is to explore how the annual variability of the yield response to N can be managed with crop genetics and management vs. the uncontrollable variability caused by seasonal weather fluctuations. \n \nJoin online or in person at 1306 Elings Hall on the Iowa State University campus.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/inrc-focus-on-the-future-seminar-feb-14-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240111T160938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T160938Z
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SUMMARY:Pasturing Oxbows: Optimizing Benefits to the Farm\, Water\, and Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Nutrient Research Center and the Conservation Learning Group join Iowa Learning Farms on Thursday\, January 18th\, to discuss Oxbows. Sara McMillan\, professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University\, and Karen Wilke\, Associate Director of Freshwater at the Nature Conservancy\, will share how an oxbow formed naturally in Kossuth County and the process to restore it. \nLocated within an actively used pasture\, the restoration process took into consideration factors such as livestock safely accessing the water. Pastured oxbows help improve overall forage production by providing a place for water to collect and reduce flooding within the pasture. Additionally\, by providing a water source from the stream\, these systems improve water quality through the reduction of direct contributions of bacteria from livestock in the stream and the maintenance of streambanks that help retain sediment and phosphorus.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/pasturing-oxbows-optimizing-benefits-to-the-farm-water-and-wildlife/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240111T161416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T161416Z
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SUMMARY:PFAS Webinar: What Do We Know and Where Are We Headed Next?
DESCRIPTION:Tune into the first webinar in this year’s series from the North Central Region Water Network on January 17th at 2:00 p.m. CST.  Each month\, the best water-related research and Extension programming throughout the region are highlighted. \nIn this edition\, you will hear about the latest research on PFAS and the social and economic issues related to PFAS risk\, exposure\, and remediation. It will also include a discussion on knowledge and research gaps and the future direction of PFAS work and policy.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/pfas-webinar-what-do-we-know-and-where-are-we-headed-next/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20240101T202914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240101T203117Z
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SUMMARY:4th Annual Virtual Harmful Algal Bloom Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual research symposium will be held virtually and feature presentations on prediction\, monitoring\, and treatment as well as communication and outreach regarding harmful algal blooms (HABs). \nIn addition\, the event will include a special feedback session with representatives from the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program studying the effects of freshwater acidification on HABs. The team at NOAA are currently conducting a nationwide stakeholder needs assessment for acidification concerns\, priorities\, interests\, and intersections. The feedback session will offer attendees the opportunity to lend their perspectives and provide feedback to NOAA on the impact of freshwater acidification on HABs. \nThis event is organized by the Algal Bloom Action Team\, a collaboration of water professionals\, researchers\, and educators from 12 states in the North Central Region of the United States.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/january-4th-harmful-algal-bloom-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20231130T004423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T004424Z
UID:7048-1702645200-1702652400@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:A Vision for Iowa: Growing Food for People through Diversified Agriculture Systems
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms\, in partnership with the Iowa Nutrient Research Center\, and Conservation Learning Group (CLG)\, is hosting a free virtual field day on Friday\, December 15th at 1 p.m. Join for a live discussion with Wendy Johnson\, Floyd County Iowa Learning Farms partner and co-owner of Jóia Food and Fiber Farm. \n“The future of agriculture is this! It’s diverse\, it’s fun\, and it’s joyful. You see life – growing life and supporting wildlife\,” explains Johnson on the growing interest in this form of diversified agricultural system. \nThe virtual field day will explore how Wendy Johnson and her husband Johnny Rankin started and continue to manage Jóia Food & Fiber Farm with a mission to farm holistically and grow food for people through the use of a diversified agricultural system and direct marketing of meat\, grain\, wool and other products they are producing. \n“Following significant flooding\, specifically in 2016 and 2018\, my husband and I made the decision to pasture more and crop less\,” noted Johnson. “We also have integrated custom grazing of cow/calf pairs as added income and have added Kerzna\, a perennial no-till small grain. On these 130 acres\, we are now 100% perennial. Now\, in a drought\, we have not had to use hay during the last three growing seasons due to our use of adaptive grazing system\, increasing our resiliency to changing weather.” \nNot only is their landscape diverse\, but Johnson also cares for certified Animal Welfare Approved sheep and lambs\, as well as raising pigs\, broiler chickens\, layer chickens\, turkeys\, a few cows of their own\, and custom grazing a cow/calf herd. With growing interest in agroforestry\, they are utilizing silvopasture through the integration of trees and shrubs\, including fruit and nut types\, in their pastures. \nAdditionally\, Wendy co-owns Counting Sheep Sleep Company\, a wool fiber business utilizing Jóia’s wool\, and co-manages the family farm\, Center View Farms Co\, with her father. Wendy has helped to expand conservation practices on her family’s traditional row-crop farm to become more sustainable and regenerative by implementing 100% no-till\, adding cover crops\, and reducing costly inputs. \nTo participate in the live virtual field day at 1:00 pm CT on December 15 to learn more\, click this URL: https://iastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpduihpj8iE9ZHcjpsenc2DWQILG41wg0D or visit https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/events-1.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/vision-iowa-growing-food-people-diversified-agriculture-systems/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20231206T014301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T014302Z
UID:7065-1702468800-1702476000@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Prairie Planting Success
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place December 13 at noon will feature Laura Jackson\, director and professor of biology\, Tallgrass Prairie Center\, University of Northern Iowa. Jackson has taught courses in ecology\, conservation and restoration ecology for 30 years at UNI while also conducting research on the restoration of biological diversity in agriculture landscapes\, and the dynamics of seedling establishment in prairie reconstructions. \nIn the webinar\, “Planning and Planting Prairie: Research and On-farm Experience\,” Jackson will draw on the results of field experiments and on-farm studies conducted in collaboration with co-authors Justin Meissen\, research and restoration program manager\, and Andy Olson\, prairie on farms manager at the Tallgrass Prairie Center\, to discuss results of testing for successful seed mix design\, planting date\, first year mowing and seeding depth effects on the success of prairie plantings. She will also highlight the conservation\, habitat and biodiversity benefits of prairie plantings. Jackson will also discuss four key ideas that have proven to work together to underpin prairie success: \n\nTiny\, wildly diverse seeds\nSeed mix design determines ecological functions\nSuccess or failure is largely determined in year 1\, and\nThere’s no way to go back and start over\, so planning and coordination are critical\n\n“Most Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) prairie plantings fall short of their potential to provide high quality habitat for a wide variety of animals\,” said Jackson. “Successful plantings require detailed planning and the willingness to spend more than the minimum on good native seed. Our research aims to close the quality gap between what farmers can achieve on their land when compared to work conducted by prairie restoration practitioners.” \nShortly before noon CST\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtAwWXycQZW8iwtNLz34GA#/registration
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-prairie-planting-success/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20231109T065943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T065943Z
UID:7014-1701954000-1701957600@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Virtual Field Day
DESCRIPTION:To participate in the virtual field day\, shortly before 1:00 p.m. CT on December 7 go to this link: https://iastate.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpduihpj8iE9ZHcjpsenc2DWQILG41wg0D#/
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-virtual-field-day-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20231130T021623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T021624Z
UID:7052-1701864000-1701871200@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Disease and Yield Implications of Cereal Rye Before Corn
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place December 6th at noon will feature Rashelle L. Matthiesen Ph.D.\, research scientist\, department of plant pathology\, entomology and microbiology\, Iowa State University. Matthiesen’s research for over a decade has focused on addressing the Pythium species that infect corn and soybean causing seedling disease. Her most recent research is evaluating the effect of a cover crop before corn on growth and development\, seedling disease and yield. The goal of this research is to understand the factors that may play a role in corn yield drag following a cereal rye cover crop and the development of improved management practices that mitigate these factors and help to ensure the success of farmers planting cover crops. \nIn the webinar\, “What Lies Beneath: The Impact of a Cereal Rye Cover Crop on Corn Seedling Disease Severity\,” Matthiesen will provide data and outcomes from a field experiment conducted during 2021-2023 at 16 locations in the U.S. in which the effects of termination timing of a cereal rye cover crop were evaluated. She will present results related to seedling disease\, insects\, slugs and corn growth. In addition\, Matthiesen will present data from a comparison study of cover crop termination done before and at planting time\, offering insights into the effects of timing on disease and corn growth. \n“The environmental and soil health benefits of including cereal rye cover crops in field crop production are well-recognized\, but it is crucial to continue to create and refine best management practices that will help to ensure farmers are successful in the cereal rye-corn production system\,” said Matthiesen. “For example\, we do not recommend planting corn into a green cover crop of cereal rye because of a greater risk of seedling disease that may result in lower corn yield – a situation that will prevent or slow cover crop adoption.” \nShortly before noon CST\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtAwWXycQZW8iwtNLz34GA#/registration \n  \n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-disease-and-yield-implications-of-cereal-rye-before-corn/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20231109T065632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T030338Z
UID:7012-1701367200-1701370800@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms\, in partnership with the Floyd County Soil and Water Conservation District and Conservation Learning Group\, will host “Conservation on Tap\,” Thursday\, November 30 from 6-7 p.m. at Tellurian Brewing in Charles City. \nThe event will provide local farmers\, landowners and urban residents with a chance to discuss and ask questions about conservation practices aimed to improve water quality and soil health\, as well as managing risk from weather variability and climate change. There will be an opportunity for networking following the event. To ensure adequate space and food\, please RSVP by calling 515-294-5429 or email ilf@iastate.edu \n“Our intent with this event is to help build community through encouraging farmers\, landowners\, and urban residents to talk about topics important within the community\, what keeps them up at night\, what challenges they see with conservation practices\, and what they want to learn more about\,” said Liz Ripley\, Iowa Learning Farms conservation and cover crop outreach specialist. “There will be no formal presentations or agenda\, just a chance to talk\, ask questions\, listen and learn while enjoying a beverage and provided food. We are looking forward to learning alongside everyone else who attends.” \nIowa State University hosts at the event will include Dr. Mark Licht\, associate professor and extension cropping systems specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach\, Dr. Matt Helmers\, Iowa Nutrient Research director\, and Liz Ripley\, Iowa Learning Farms conservation and cover crop outreach specialist. Cort Sanvig\, owner and brewer at Tellurian Brewing\, will also join in the conversations as t why water quality matters for brewing. \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-conservation-on-tap-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20231124T233522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231125T000349Z
UID:7032-1701259200-1701277200@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Tracking Manure Nutrient Content Nationwide with ManureDB
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place November 29 at noon will feature Nancy Bohl Bormann\, Ph.D. candidate\, University of Minnesota. Bohl Bormann is pursuing a Ph.D. through the Soil\, Water\, and Climate Department at the University of Minnesota\, focusing her research on developing and implementing ManureDB\, a nationwide manure database. She has also spent some 14 years in nutrient management as a CCA and together with her husband Matt is an Iowa Learning Farms farmer partner operating a family grain farm in northern Iowa. \nIn the webinar\, “ManureDB: The Creation and Launch of the Largest Manure Nutrient Database in the U.S.\,” Bohl Borbman will describe the purpose and function of ManureDB as well as highlighting the diverse nutrient book values of manure and how these values may inform nutrient management practice implementations. She will also discuss how ManureDB demonstrates the wide nutrient variability of manure from different animals\, storages\, regions\, and management practices in the U.S. Bohl Bormann will also provide an overview of the dynamic manure test database structure and capabilities implemented through a partnership with the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute. The ManureDB project is being conducted under a National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) grant under the direction and leadership of Melissa Wilson\, Ph.D. and Erin Cortus Ph.D. \n“Most manure book values used today are from the Midwest Plan Service (MWPS) and American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers\, which were derived from samples prior to 2003\,” said Bohl Bormann. “Knowing current manure test values will assist in more accurate nutrient management and education and planning\, manure land application\, and agricultural modeling and encourage even more wide-spread manure testing. In addition\, providing a more precise nutrient value of the manure or organic amendment being applied is important to achieving both agronomic potential and environmental stewardship.” \nShortly before noon CST\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtAwWXycQZW8iwtNLz34GA#/registration \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-tracking-manure-nutrient-content-nationwide-manuredb/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20231115T174928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T174929Z
UID:7026-1700654400-1700661600@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:100 Years of Farming: Sediment and Nutrient Loss Yesterday and Today
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place November 22 at noon will feature Matt Helmers\, professor and extension agricultural engineer\, Iowa State University. Helmers conducts research and extension outreach programs concerning nutrient management\, cropping practices\, drainage design and management\, and strategic placement of buffer systems to reduce nutrient export from agricultural landscapes. \nIn the webinar\, “Impact of 100 Years of Agricultural Practice Changes on Sediment and Nutrient Loss from One Farm in Osceola County\, Iowa\,” Helmers will discuss the changes in farming practices over the past 100 years through the lens of his family’s farm. He will overview the evolution of farming practices over time and examine some of the potential impacts of different practices on sediment and nutrient losses. \n“Looking at the ways in which farmers utilize the land and how land management practices have changed over the last 100 years provides an excellent opportunity to increase understanding of how these practices have impacted sediment and nutrient loss\,” said Helmers. “Over time\, the outcomes of adopted practices were not always predictable or entirely beneficial. It may surprise some people that while some practices may have reduced sediment loss\, they also increase nitrate losses. Taking the good with the bad\, seeing impacts over a 100-year span provides an excellent backdrop for learning and discussion.” \nShortly before noon CST\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtAwWXycQZW8iwtNLz34GA#/registration \n  \n \nMatt Helmers (lower right)\, his father (upper right)\, and grandfather on the family farm near Oceola\, Iowa
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/100-years-of-farming-sediment-and-nutrient-loss-yesterday-and-today/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20231101T044323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T044708Z
UID:6996-1700560800-1700568000@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop Field Day to be held near Cambridge November 21
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms\, in partnership with Polk Soil and Water Conservation District\, will host a crop field day near Cambridge on Tuesday\, November 21\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. beginning at the Polk SWCD Cover Crop Plot and moving to the Nord-Kalsem Community Center in Huxley. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. \nThis field day aims to equip attendees with best management practices for establishing and managing cover crops to improve soil health and reduce nutrient losses. Cover crops offer many benefits to farmers and landowners\, including reduced soil erosion\, weed suppression potential\, reduced nitrogen and phosphorus loads entering water bodies\, and increased organic matter in the soil. \nWeather permitting\, the field day will begin with a tour of the Polk SWCD cover crop plots with Michael James\, Water Quality Initiative Coordinator\, and Nick Helland\, Polk County farmer. Following the tour\, the program will move indoors to the Nord-Kalsem Community Center\, 204 West 5th Street\, Huxley\, Iowa. Mark Licht\, Iowa State University Associate Professor and Extension Cropping Systems Specialist\, will share best management practices for establishing and managing cover crops. Hillary Olson\, Soil Health Specialist with Iowa NRCS\, will then discuss and demonstrate soil health principles that can lead to reduced soil erosion\, improved infiltration\, water storage\, and more. The field day will conclude with a complimentary meal. \nThe field day will begin at 16300 NE 42nd Street\, Cambridge\, IA 50046. In case of inclement weather\, the field day will begin at the Nord-Kalsem Community Center\, 204 West 5th Street\, Huxley\, IA 50124. \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 Mitch Harting at 515-294-8912 or ilf@iastate.edu by November 17. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/cover-crop-field-day-to-be-held-near-cambridge-november-21/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130255
CREATED:20231101T040001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T040001Z
UID:6990-1700136000-1700143200@www.iowawatercenter.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop\, Soil Health and Water Quality Field Day to be held near Gilmore City November 16
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms\, Iowa Nutrient Research Center\, and Iowa Corn will host a cover crop\, soil health and water quality field day near Gilmore City on Tuesday\, November 16 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Faith United Methodist Church. The event is free and open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. \nThis field day aims to equip attendees with best management practices for establishing and managing cover crops to improve soil health and reduce nutrient losses. Cover crops offer many benefits to farmers and landowners\, including reduced soil erosion\, weed suppression potential\, reduced nitrogen and phosphorus loads entering water bodies\, and increased organic matter in the soil. \nThe field day will begin with a complimentary meal at the Faith United Methodist Church in Gilmore City. Following the meal\, Dr. Matt Helmers\, ISU professor Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE) and Iowa Nutrient Research Center director\, will share information on the water quality results from over 30 years at will discuss phosphorus and potassium recommendations along with soil sampling information and information on deficiency symptoms. \nThe field day will begin at the Faith United Methodist Church\, 111 SE 2nd St\, Gilmore City\, IA 50541. The event is free to open to farmers and landowners\, though reservations are required to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP\, please contact Liz Ripley at 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu by November 10. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey. \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/cover-crop-soil-health-and-water-quality-field-day-to-be-held-near-gilmore-city-november-16/
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