JULY 2019 STEWARDSHIP ADVOCATE UPDATE
Posted on July 23, 2019 at 4:04 PM by Iowa Corn
MONTHLY UPDATE FROM BEN GLEASON, IOWA CORN SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS MANAGER
Now that the summer heat has relented for a bit, check out the list of events below and attend a field day in your area. It’s a great way to share conservation successes with fellow farmers. We’re looking for farmers who want to share their cover crop experiences to attend a workshop this winter. The latest cover crop research and communications training will be provided. Email me if you want to get on the invite list.
There are a couple of conservation programs with upcoming deadlines. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is offering cost share for cover crops, no till, strip till, and nitrification inhibitors. Funds are limited so sign up at your local soil and water conservation district office soon. Click here for more information.
Applications are being taken for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) until August 23. Signup is limited to grassed waterways, filter and buffer strips, and other water quality practices. Click here for more information.
FARMER TO FARMER: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET
Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Julie Kenney, Denny Friest of Hardin County, and Ralph Lents of Adair County discuss 4R Plus and making conservation work on your farm.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
July 25: Cover Crop Field Day, Sioux Center
July 30: Soil Sessions, Webinar
July 31: Bioreactor Field Day, Baxter
Aug. 3: Bumble Bee Workshop, Toddville
Aug. 6: Soil Health Field Day, Buckingham
Aug. 6: Cover Crop Field Day, Stockport
Aug. 7: 4R Field Day, Olin
Aug. 8: Conservation Field Day, Madrid
Aug. 8: Prairie Lakes Field Day, Spirit Lake
Aug. 14: Cover Crop Field Day, Marion
Aug. 15: Agribusiness Summer Workshop, Ames
Aug. 20-22: Iowa Drainage School, Nashua
Aug. 20-21: Conservation in Action Tour, central Iowa
Aug. 22: Cover Crop Field Day, West Branch
Aug. 26-27: Iowa Corn Grassroots Summit, Altoona
Aug. 27: Cover Crop Field Day, Alvord
Aug. 28: Engineering and Agronomy Field Day, Boone
Aug. 29: Bioreactor and Habitat Field Day, Washington
LATEST INFORMATION:
Addressing Water Quality
Despite Delays, Monarch Conservation Efforts Continue in Iowa
Remote Sensing Technology Drives Conservation Solutions
More Producers Are Adopting Cover Crop, No-Till Practices
Secure Your Cover Crop Seed for Fall 2019 Today!
Another Summer, Another Run of Toxic Algal Blooms
Tips for that Farmer, Landlord Conversation
Soil Saving Farmers Invest in Practices to Improve Water Quality
USDA Adds Flexibility for Cover Crop Management in Crop Year 2020
When Do Cover Crops Pay?
There are no comments yet.