Below is a listing of upcoming conservation field days around the state. For a complete listing of future conservation field days, click here.  

Upcoming Field Days

Iowa Learning Farms Conservation Webinar

Wednesday, September 7 (12pm)

Live Webinar

The Iowa Learning Farms will be hosting a live webinar featuring Emily Waring, an Iowa State University Alumna.

For more information, click here.


Farm the Best, Leave the Rest

Saturday, September 10 (10am-12pm)

Gordon Farms, 24221 Palm Ave, Worthington, MN 56187

Join Worthington, Minnesota, farmer Bill Gordon to learn more about working lands conservation in row crop operations. Bill and his family farm corn and soybeans in Nobles County and operate both their owned and rented acres with the philosophy of “farm the best, leave the rest.” Join us to learn about how working lands conservation can benefit both wildlife and farmers’ bottom lines.

For more information and to register, click here by September 6.


Keys to Improved Soil Health, Water Quality and Profitability

Tuesday, September 13 (12pm-1pm)

Live Webinar

Join Iowa Soybean Association conservation agronomists as they discuss their role in assisting farmers and landowners with the adoption of conservation practices. An interactive panel discussion will highlight the value of practices like cover crops and edge of field practices in improving soil health and water quality and increasing farmer profitability. Engage with our network of conservation agronomists to learn about available cost-share resources and more!

For more information and to register, click here.


On-Farm Cover Crop Research Trials

Wednesday, September 14 (12pm-2:30pm)

Cannon Family Farm, 8718 W 109th St. S, Prairie City, IA 50228

After leaving his agribusiness job in 2013, Will Cannon returned to the family farm full-time. Will and his wife, Cassie, farm 1,400 acres of strip-till corn and no-till soybeans, and use cover crops on a large scale. They use precision technology to apply nutrients at variable rates depending on field needs, which mitigates over-application and excess nutrient runoff.

Will is working with PFI’s Cooperators’ Program, using water sensors to determine soil-water availability in research plots with cover crops versus plots with no cover. He is also conducting a research trial to test the feasibility of 15-inch row spacing for soybeans planted green.

For more information and to register, click here by September 8.


Iowa Learning Farms Conservation Webinar

Wednesday, September 14 (12pm)

Live Webinar

The Iowa Learning Farms will be hosting a live webinar featuring Brian Dougherty with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. For more information, click here.