With planting season underway, we are excited to bring you the April Stewardship Advocate Update. Iowa Corn Sustainable Program Manager, Ben Gleason, provides a legislative update and talks about upcoming events and spring planting. Steve Berger, Southeast Iowa farmer, shares insights and tips on planter set up and maintenance for no-till.
Farmer to farmer:
Preparing your planter for no-till
Upcoming events
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Source Water Protection Week: May 1-7
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Soil Health Partnership Field Day: Waverly, May 19
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Upper Cedar Forestry Field Day: Ionia, June 3
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Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Awards – Nominations deadline: June 15
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4R Nutrient Stewardship Summit: Indianapolis, June 15-16
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Pollinator Conference, Davenport, June 23-24
Latest Information
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Tips from Secretary Northey & IDALS: cover crops and no-till/strip-till
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Des Moines Water Works lawsuit articles: Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, Farm Futures
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