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Learn How Drought and Smoke Have Impacted Crops during Northeast Iowa Field Day on August 31, 2023

The annual fall field day at Iowa State University’s Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will feature presentations on how drought and smoke have impacted crops, corn rootworm and short stature corn.

The event will be held Aug. 31, beginning with a complimentary meal at noon, sponsored by the Iowa Soybean Association, and run until 4:30 p.m.

The field day is free and open to the public. It starts at the Borlaug Learning Center Headquarters, located on the research farm.

From Nashua at the junction of Highway 218 (Exit 220) and County Road B60, go west on Highway B60 1.1 miles to Windfall Ave., then south 1 mile to 290th St., then east 0.2 miles to the farm. Certified Crop Adviser Credits will be available.

Source : iastate.edu

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