The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place Oct. 2 at noon CDT will feature Emily Heaton, professor of regenerative agriculture in the Crop Sciences department at the University of Illinois and affiliate professor in the Agronomy Department at Iowa State University. Heaton’s research investigates the growth and productivity of perennial C4 grasses to…

The I-FARM University Learning Series provides a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge technologies and economic strategies shaping modern agriculture. Each session, led by experts in their respective fields, will offer valuable insights and practical knowledge for enhancing farm productivity and sustainability. This free series is co-sponsored by the Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA), University of Illinois…

When injury, illness, or natural disasters strike, farmers and ranchers need help to continue operating. This webinar highlights two key resources for farmers in crisis. We will explain the Farm Rescue program which plants, harvests, hauls, and does chores for free when farmers have an emergency. You'll learn who qualifies, what services are offered, and…

While many of us have been drought-free this spring and early summer, the summer heat and dry conditions have led to the return of drought, particularly across portions of the Ohio River Basin. Parts of Ohio are now seeing the worst drought since 1988 and parts of Great Plains are in multi-year droughts. Tune into…

Iowa Learning Farms hosts monthly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. This month, presenter Erin Ogle from the Taylor County Soil & Water Conservation District will discuss livestock and conservation.

Want easy tips for managing edge-of-field practices and nutrient removal? Need a demo on advising farmers about bioreactors and saturated buffers? Looking for tools like a management calendar and outreach template? Join "Batch and BUILT! Helping Farmers Manage Their Edge of Field Practices" to simplify your approach! Managing Edge of Field Practices is vital to ensure…

Tune in as we hear from Monica Jean, Field Crops Educator from Michigan State Extension, who developed a presentation over the last 7 years with contribution from colleagues and industry partners to have a productive conversation with farmers about climate change. Her work is primarily with row crop growers as a cropping system agronomist. She…