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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Iowa's 300 Species of Bees and Their Contributions to Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place August 2 at noon with feature Randall Paul Cass\, bee extension specialist\, Iowa State University. Cass joined ISU in 2017 becoming the first bee extension specialist at the university in over 70 years. He coordinates bee research\, manages the university’s honey apiary\, lectures and provides outreach to beekeepers\, farmers\, and landowners. \nIn the webinar\, “Bee Health in Iowa’s Agricultural Landscape\,” Cass will provide an overview of honeybees in Iowa\, highlighting the difficulties facing these important pollinators. He will discuss the primary stressors honeybees face in the agricultural landscape and share practices which beekeepers\, farmers\, and landowners can do to help bees thrive and continue to contribute to the agricultural and natural ecosystems in Iowa. \n“It is said that one out of every three bites of food we consume was created thanks to the tireless efforts of pollinators\,” said Cass. “Iowa is home to more than 300 different species of bees\, and I hope this presentation will help participants gain a better understanding of bee populations and the challenges they face\, as well as actions individuals can take to mitigate stressors that affect bees in our area.” \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172  \n  \nRandall Cass examines bees on honeycomb from inside a hive. Apiary manager Randall Cass at the new apiary at the Horticulture Research Station. (Christopher Gannon/Iowa State University)
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-iowas-300-species-of-bees-and-their-contributions-to-agriculture/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Understanding Residual Herbicide and Cover Crop Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place Aug. 9 at noon will feature Bill Johnson\, Ph.D. professor of weed science\, Purdue University. Johnson focuses on developing weed management systems that are safe\, economically and environmentally sound\, integrate cultural practices with judicious herbicide use\, improve efficiency of production\, and minimize selection pressure for herbicide-resistant weeds. In addition\, he promotes grower acceptance of these weed management systems through education efforts targeting growers\, crop consultants\, input suppliers\, industry representatives and extension educators in Indiana and surrounding states. \nIn the webinar\, “How do Cover Crops Impact Residual Herbicides in Corn and Soybean?\,” Johnson will discuss the impact of cover crops on soil residual herbicides\, and how persistence of the herbicides may affect corn and soybean production on Midwestern farms. He will highlight how cover crops impact deposition of residual herbicides on the soil and the influence of microbial activity on residual herbicide in the soil. Johnson will also discuss integrated weed management approaches which incorporate more weapons such as cover crops\, tillage\, and harvest weed seed management in the battle against weeds while sustaining the efficiency of currently available herbicide tools. \n“Weeds that are resistant to postemergence herbicides used in corn and soybean are the main crop protection problem problem faced by growers on an annual basis\,” said Johnson. “The use of residual herbicides is currently the easiest way to improve control of these weeds. High residue cover crops can be an effective way to supplement residual herbicides on a few selected weeds\, but more information is needed on both the positive and negative interactions that can occur between cover crops and soil residual herbicides.” \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-understanding-residual-herbicide-and-cover-crop-connections/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Prairie Strips Deliver Water Infiltration Benefits
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place August 16 at noon will feature Eric Henning\, Ph.D. student in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. Henning conducts research related to the impacts of agricultural water management on nutrient export\, soil health and crop yield. \n  \n \n  \nIn the webinar\, “Comparing Infiltration Between Prairie Strips and Row Crop Fields Across Iowa\,” Henning will highlight research into the effects of prairie strips on soil health and water infiltration at a field scale. He will also discuss the inclusion of prairie strips (CP43) as a CRP practice in the most recent Farm Bill and ways that this can influence adoption of this emerging practice. \n“While prairie strips have been recognized for their positive impact on erosion control\, water equality and wildlife habitat\, is has also been noted that there are seasonal-and site-related variations in water infiltration performance of prairie strips\,” said Henning. “The positive contributions in ecosystem services of prairie strips are disproportionately high when compared to the land area they occupy and what is happening in the soil is integral to many of these functions. I hope participants in this session will come away with an appreciation for prairie strips’ contribution as a soil and water conservation tool and will increase their understanding of the most significant positive changes that can result from implementation. \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172 \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-prairie-strips-deliver-water-infiltration-benefits/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: The True Costs of CAFOs
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place Aug. 23 at noon CDT will feature Alicia Vasto\, water program director\, Iowa Environmental Council. Vasto leads policy setting and outreach strategy for the Iowa Environmental Council’s (IEC) work on clean water and land stewardship. She has a master’s degree in environmental management with a focus on conservation and land management. \nIn the webinar\, “CAFO Impacts\, Costs\, & Rulemaking in Iowa\,” Vasto will provide an overview of Iowa’s rulemaking process for regulating concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and the IEC’s efforts to improve the rules through the filling of petitions and comments. She will also discuss the background and current status of CAFO-related rules\, and will share what the IEC has uncovered about the true costs of CAFOs for Iowans. \n“The number of CAFOs in Iowa has exploded over the past few decades\, and the impacts of these facilities on health and water quality continues to rise\,” said Vasto. “CAFOs are touted as an economicla production option but there are many related costs that are often overlooked. I hope participants in this webinar will gain a better understanding of the true costs of CAFOs in terms of Iowans’ health and wallets.” \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172 \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-the-true-costs-of-cafos/
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SUMMARY:Establishing and Managing Perennial Vegetation and CRP Field Day to be Held near Albion August 24
DESCRIPTION:  \nIowa Learning Farms\, Marshall County Soil and Water Conservation District\, and USDA-Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)\, will host a perennial vegetation and CRP field day Thursday\, August 24 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Wade Dooley’s farm near Albion. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. \nThis field day aims to assist farmers and landowners with establishing and maintaining perennial vegetation\, including Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) areas. These areas offer many benefits including reducing soil erosion from sensitive areas\, build soil health\, improve wildlife and pollinator habitat and provide beauty to the landscape. \nSixth generation Marshall County farmer and host\, Wade Dooley\, will share how he has improved his farm’s profitability and resiliency through the incorporation of perennial vegetation on his acres adjacent to the river. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the equipment used for establishing perennial vegetation including a Great Plains drop seeder\, a native seed drill\, a small cultipacker and a traditional seed drill. Jason Gritsch\, Iowa DNR Private Lands Biologist\, will also discuss tips for successful establishment and management to ensure diversity and compliance with CRP programs. They will also highlight ways to enhance existing perennial vegetation to improve diversity and function. \nThe field day will be held at Wade Dooley’s farm located at 1755 Marsh Ave\, Albion\, IA 50005 and will be held rain or shine. The farm is located on the west road right at corner and field day signs will mark the driveway to enter. Insect repellent will be provided and attendees are encouraged to wear long pants and closed toe shoes. \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. \n \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/establishing-and-managing-perennial-vegetation-and-crp-field-day-to-be-held-near-albion-august-24/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Field Day August 29 Near Clarinda
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nJoin Iowa Learning Farms and Sand County Foundation Thursday\, August 29 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Garrison House in Clarinda for a sunset walk with host Seth Watkins\, a 2023 Leopold Conservation Award Recipient. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. \nThe field day aims to assist farmers and landowners with identifying best management practices for their land\, including the establishment and maintenance of perennial vegetation to improve farm sustainability and profitability. Perennial vegetation areas on the farm offer many benefits including reducing soil erosion from sensitive areas\, building soil health\, improving wildlife and pollinator habitat and providing to the beautiful landscape. \nSeth Watkins has been working to bring his vision for farming to life since the 1990s when he inherited and purchased land that would become Pinhook Farm. He understands sustainability is not possible without profitability and has successfully demonstrated that the use of no-till and rotationally grazing livestock can create a balance between caring for the land and supporting his family. With 100 acres enrolled in CRP\, including restored prairies and windbreaks\, shallow water habitats\, and riparian buffers\, Seth has seen influx of songbirds\, Monarch butterflies and beneficial pollinators. \nThe field day will also feature Adam Janke\, Iowa State University Associate Professor and Extension Wildlife Specialist\, and Joe McGovern\, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation President. The field day will conclude with Seth leading a sunset tour of the farm and prairie. \nThe field day will be held at the Garrison House located at 106 N 16th St\, Clarinda\, IA 51632. The event is free and 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. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-field-day-august-29-near-clarinda/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Grazing Field Day Aug. 30 Near Eddyville
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nIowa Learning Farms\, in partnership with Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship\, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach\, and Pathfinders RC&D\, is hosting a grazing field day on Wednesday\, August 30 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Calvin Van Genderen’s farm and reclaimed abandoned mine land near Eddyville. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. \nFacing challenges with his herd’s health and calving\, Wapello Country cattle farmer\, Calvin Van Genderen determined it was tied to the coal mining residual in the water pools of his pasture areas. Working with the IDALS Abandoned Mine Line Program and gaining access to a rural water system improved overall herd health and grazing potential for the area. A newly reclaimed mine seeded this spring will be featured in the field portion of this grazing field day. \nAdditional speakers include Chris Clark\, ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist\, sharing best management practices for rotational grazing on fragile lands and managing systems for dry conditions\, Vince Sitzmann\, IDALS mines and minerals bureau chief\, discussing the AML program and history of the sites\, and Kevin Andersen\, Iowa DNR private lands biologist\, highlighting how these AML program sites can benefit pollinators like the monarch butterfly. \nIowa’s historic position as a coal-producing state has led the IDALS AML Program that is working to reclaim some 12\,000 acres across 300 abandoned surface coal mine sites in Iowa. The hundreds of currently abandoned mines include hazardous features that continue to impact the environment. By employing mass grading\, neutralization and installation of conservation practices\, the program is returning these sites to working lands. \nThe field day will be at Calvin Van Genderen’s farm\, 197572 165th St. Eddyville\, IA 52553. The event is free and 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. Attendees will be entered in a drawing that evening for ISU Prairie Strips honey.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-grazing-field-day-aug-30-near-eddyville/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Corn Stover Harvest Impacts
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place August 30th at noon CDT will feature Claire Phillips\, research soil scientist\, Peter O’Brien\, research agronomist\, and Rob Malone\, research agricultural engineer\, from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS). This team of experts co-published a study on “Thirteen-year stover harvest and tillage effects on soil compaction in Iowa”. Malone also led a study of corn stover harvest nitrogen (N) content and energy budgets in central Iowa. O’Brien has also published research on soil CO2 flux reductions and carbon (C) losses related to corn stover harvests. \nIn the webinar\, “Corn Stover Harvest Impacts in Central Iowa\,” Phillips\, O’Brien\, and Malone will provide an overview of corn stover practices and current outcomes in bioenergy production that utilize stover. In addition\, they will discuss soil impacts and concerns surrounding stover harvest such as soil compaction\, soil carbon and CO2 flux\, N loss in drainage water. The session will also address the impact of stover harvest on subsequent crop yields and farm-gate net energy. \n“While cellulosic bioenergy production consistently falls well below US goals\, renewable natural gas produced through anaerobic digestion of agricultural residues such as corn stover is recently gaining momentum and shows promise\,” said Phillips. “Our research strongly suggests that stover harvest can be effectively employed without detrimental effects on crop\, soil\, and water quality while providing opportunity to increase cellulosic bioenergy production\, and we encourage farmers and landowners to explore the opportunities surrounding this practice.” \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172 \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-corn-stover-harvest-impacts/
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