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SUMMARY:TopSoil Summit "Built for This"
DESCRIPTION:The TopSoil Summit is where farmers\, ethanol plants\, and ag partners come together to prepare for what’s next. \nWith 45Z underway and new opportunities emerging\, this is your chance to get ahead. At Continuum Ag\, we’ve been working for years to help farmers measure\, understand\, and improve their Carbon Intensity. Now\, it’s time to turn that work into an opportunity. \nCooper Reed\, ALSH Central Region RSM will be attending our booth! Stop by to say “Hi”!
URL:https://alseed.com/event/topsoil-summit-built-for-this/
LOCATION:Riverside Casino & Golf Resort\, 3184 Hwy 22\, Riverside\, IA
ORGANIZER;CN="Continuum Ag":MAILTO:info@continuum.ag
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617
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SUMMARY:PFI Field Day: Diversifying a Row Crop Farm with Winter Camelina\, Oats\, Sunflowers and Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:Scott and Dawn Lightly grow corn\, soybeans\, oats and sunflowers and are trying winter camelina and buckwheat on 360 acres near Oakland\, Minnesota. After more than 20 years of farming\, a light-bulb moment in 2013 led Scott to start using cover crops and reduced tillage. A few years later\, he began interseeding cover crops into his standing corn and has since noticed a big improvement in moisture retention and infiltration. \nAs marketing opportunities arose\, Scott and Dawn started extending their rotation with small-grain and oilseed crops. They are now exploring double-cropping to get two harvested crops from one field in a year. Come see how winter camelina and sunflowers are opening the door to new possibilities on the Lightlys’ farm\, with insights from Matt Leavitt of Forever Green Initiative and Anna Teeter of Cargill. \nA light meal will follow the field day.
URL:https://alseed.com/event/pfi-field-day-diversifying-a-row-crop-farm-with-winter-camelina-oats-sunflowers-and-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Scott & Dawn Lightly\, 22238 880th Ave\, Oakland\, MN\, 56007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Improving Field Performance with Cover Crops - an ALSH Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 45-minute webinar introducing our newest and recently expanded cover crop products\, designed to improve soil health\, enhance productivity\, and support long-term sustainability. We’ll highlight new additions to our key species\, explain how our mixes work together for greater impact\, and share practical guidance on where these solutions deliver the greatest value in real-world cropping systems.\n\nIn this session\, we’ll cover:\n\nOverview of new and recently released cover crop products\nBenefits of key individual cover crop species\nAdvantages of our pre-formulated and custom cover crop mixes\nPractical tips for selecting the right products to meet your production and environmental goals\n\n\nPresented by Josh Nelson\, Cover Crop Sales Agronomist
URL:https://alseed.com/event/improving-field-performance-with-cover-crops/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260525T103654
CREATED:20260522T174424Z
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SUMMARY:PFI Field Day: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Opportunities for Growth on an Organic Farm
DESCRIPTION:Bob and Sara Pearson grow organic corn\, soybeans and oats on their farm in Kossuth County\, Iowa. Sara started off with an organic vegetable farm in 2008 but gradually switched her focus to row crops as family rental acres became available. By 2015\, Bob and Sara decided to fully focus their energy on transitioning their acres to organic row crops\, choosing organic for its financial and environmental benefits. \nNow operating on 420 acres\, Sara and Bob have learned a great deal through years of organic transition and challenging weather years. Through it all\, their crops show resilience in the face of poor weather conditions and bad pest and weed years. Come see how they are working with nature to build soil\, retain water\, support beneficial insects and improve nutrient cycling. \nA light meal will follow the field day\, sponsored by Mad Capital.
URL:https://alseed.com/event/pfi-field-day-overcoming-challenges-and-finding-opportunities-for-growth-on-an-organic-farm/
LOCATION:Prairie Sky Farm\, 2505 220th Avenue\, Wesley\, IA\, 50483\, United States
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SUMMARY:What's New In Winter Grains - An ALSH Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 45-minute virtual Lunch & Learn to boost your knowledge of ALSH winter grains. \nPresented by Margaret Smith\, PhD and Mac Ehrhardt.
URL:https://alseed.com/event/whats-new-in-winter-grains-alsh-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260708
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SUMMARY:Rodale Institute Midwest Organic Center Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Participants will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with Rodale Institute’s Midwest Organic Center staff and team of Organic Consultants\, and learn about our research and demonstration projects focused on organic agriculture and tailored for farmers in the Midwest. This event is ideal for researchers\, students\, educators and all farmers\, whether you are interested in learning more about organic farming\, have an interest in consulting services to transition to organic\, or are currently a Midwest organic farmer. Attendance is free\, but registration is required. Food trucks will be available to purchase lunch during the event.
URL:https://alseed.com/event/rodale-institute-midwest-organic-center-field-day/
LOCATION:Midwest Organic Center\, 3706 St. Peters Road\, Marion\, IA\, 52302
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CREATED:20260511T193126Z
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SUMMARY:ALSH Winter Grains\, Forages\, and Cover Crops Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Albert Lea Seed’s virtual conference on Wednesday\, July 8 is built for fall decisions on winter small grains and cover crops\, delivering timely insights before harvest begins. Topics include: \n\nN fertility for winter grains\nDriving top yields in winter wheat + barley -Hybrid rye update\nCover crops after spring small grains (grazing focus)\nLessons from experienced cover croppers\n\nFarmer speakers\, plus industry and university experts\, bring real-world perspective. \nRegistering gets you access to the live virtual conference and the conference recordings! \nRegister today for this complimentary conference.
URL:https://alseed.com/event/alsh-winter-grains-forages-and-cover-crops-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T170000
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SUMMARY:Rodale Instutite Farming for Water Quality and Community Health
DESCRIPTION:This event brings together farmers\, advocates\, and community members to explore how regenerative and sustainable farming practices can protect water quality and support healthier communities. The evening will kick off with a welcome from Sean Stokes of the Midwest Organic Center\, followed by a thought-provoking expert panel featuring Audrey Tran Lam (University of Northern Iowa)\, Rob Faux (Genuine Faux Farms & Pesticide Action Network)\, and Tommy Hexter (Iowa Food Systems Coalition). Author Jeff Tkach will then deliver a keynote presentation\, offering insights from his work and experience in regenerative agriculture.
URL:https://alseed.com/event/rodale-instutite-farming-for-water-quality-and-community-health/
LOCATION:Field Day Brewing Company\, 925 Liberty Way\, North Liberty\, IA\, 52317\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T083000
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SUMMARY:Rodale Institute Organic Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Rodale Institute’s researchers and expert staff at our annual Organic Field Day to learn the latest results of our farming trials and visit nearly 20 demonstration stations on our 386-acre experimental farm. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to interact one-on-one with Rodale Institute experts and learn about a wide variety of research and demonstration projects\, all focused on organic agriculture. Stations will be set up throughout the farm\, so you’ll have the opportunity to explore our living laboratory by walking or enjoying a leisurely wagon ride from site-to-site. \nThis event is free\, but registration is required. Please plan to bring your own lunch or purchase food on-site.
URL:https://alseed.com/event/rodale-institute-organic-field-day/
LOCATION:Kutztown\, PA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
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SUMMARY:PFI Field Day: Organic Kernza\, Sunflowers and Oats: Seeding Financial Stability and Agronomic Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:Central Iowa farmers Caleb Akin and Noah Wendt began farming together through their partnership\, A & W Farms\, in 2006. They began transitioning acres to organic in 2015\, drawn by the higher prices of organic crops. As they have continued to transition more of their acres\, Caleb and Noah have come to appreciate opportunities to grow niche crops and decrease reliance on external inputs. \nAs markets have become available\, Noah and Caleb have been able to grow crops beyond corn and soybeans\, such as oats\, sunflowers and Kernza. They also use cover crops and limit tillage whenever possible. Come to their field day to see their Kernza\, a perennial grain crop\, in its second season of growth. You’ll also see sunflowers growing for oil production and food-grade oats nearing or at harvest stage. \nA light meal will follow the field day\, sponsored by Mad Capital.
URL:https://alseed.com/event/pfi-field-day-organic-kernza-sunflowers-and-oats-seeding-financial-stability-and-agronomic-sustainability/
LOCATION:A&W Farm Operations\, 29630 600th Ave\, Cambridge\, IA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
DTSTAMP:20260525T103654
CREATED:20260522T180409Z
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SUMMARY:Boosting a Farm's Resiliency Through Cover Crops and Crop Rotations
DESCRIPTION:Ross McCaw began planting cover crops in 2019 to try to reduce his nitrogen inputs. He’s taking part in a nitrogen reduction trial through PFI’s on-farm research program to document the results. In 2023\, Ross started planting a three-crop rotation to raise more rye for seed and get all of the benefits of cover crops. He added plant growth regulators to achieve a healthier rye stand for harvesting. After the rye comes out\, he drills in a diverse cover crop mix. Ross is partnering with his landlord to graze his 25 cattle in the fall and has added a grazing mix to the rotation in one of his fields. \nAt this field day\, you’ll see the diverse cover crop mix growing after the rye has been harvested\, and before the cattle graze it. We’ll also see a field planted in cover crops going into corn the following year. \nA meal will be served following the field day.
URL:https://alseed.com/event/boosting-a-farms-resiliency-through-cover-crops-and-crop-rotations/
LOCATION:Regeneration Ag\, 1798 Jj Avenue\, Marengo\, IA\, 52301\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
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SUMMARY:9th Annual Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
DESCRIPTION:At the morning Expo/trade show you’ll see weeding tools and speak with company reps from manufacturers in the US\, Europe\, and Japan; connect with suppliers and buyers; and meet the farmers in attendance from all over the region. At the morning education sessions you’ll learn from experienced farmers and experts. \nAt noon\, the field day will break for lunch – an opportunity to network\, or continue looking at trade show equipment and speaking with exhibitors. In the afternoon farmers follow the tractors out to the demonstration fields\, where corn\, beets\, and brassicas have been planted especially for the demonstrations. The field demos are the heart of this event\, and MANY cultivation tools of all scales for row crops and vegetables will be demonstrated by company reps. Everything from camera-guided\, to autonomous robots\, to belly-mounted cultivators and cultivating tractors will be demonstrated in the field and explained by manufacturers. Participants are split into small groups for quality demo. These demonstrations will show how the machines should be mounted and properly adjusted according to crop and soil conditions\, and will help farmers visualize how the implements can work on their own farms. \nThis event is perfect for farmers and ag advisors who want to: see a particular weeding tool before buying it\, learn how to adjust cultivators\, see what is new in cultivation\, and learn from other farmers.
URL:https://alseed.com/event/9th-annual-midwest-mechanical-weed-control-field-day/
LOCATION:Michgan State University’s Southwest Michigan Research and Extension Center\, 1791 Hillandale Road\, Benton Harbor\, MI\, 49022\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260525T103654
CREATED:20260522T181449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T181449Z
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SUMMARY:NODPA Field Days
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URL:https://alseed.com/event/nodpa-field-days/
LOCATION:Berks County Agricultural Center\, 1238 County Welfare Rd\, Leesport\, PA\, 19533\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="NODPA":MAILTO:noraowens@comcast.net
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