By Angela Rieck-Hinz and Gentry Sorenson
The Iowa State University Northern Research and Demonstration Farm will host a fall field day on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the south farm, located at 1040 James Ave., Kanawha. This field day is being hosted by the Northern Research Farm, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the North Central Iowa Research Association.
The field day will begin with comments from Matt Schnabel, farm superintendent, and Greg Guenther, president of the North Central Iowa Research Association. Field tours will include the following speakers and topics:
- Alison Robertson, Iowa State University professor and extension plant pathologist, will discuss 2024 corn diseases and precipitation in relation to disease pressure.
- Eric Weuve, farm management specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, will review the 2025 farm budgets and give a market outlook.
- Nancy Bohl Borman, Borman Ag, will discuss a database called Manure DB that is used to update manure book values. The current Manure DB features and findings will be discussed.
“Farmers, landowners, local ag businesses and students are invited to attend,” said Gentry Sorenson, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach. “Attendees will have a chance to listen and speak directly with extension specialists on current issues in agriculture. We look forward to the diverse speaker lineup.”
Field day participants will also have the opportunity to learn about the capital campaign to build a new research and extension facility at the farm. “Construction of the new facility will begin this fall,” said Angie Rieck-Hinz, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach.
Registration and refreshments will start at 8:30 a.m. and the field day will start at 9 a.m. Lunch will be provided. There is no cost to attend and the meeting is open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register by Sept. 3 by calling Matt Schnabel at 641-762-3247.
Certified Crop Advisers can earn 1.0 pest management, 1.0 crop management, and 1 nutrient management continuing education credits for attending this meeting.
Sponsorship support is provided by First Citizens National Bank, Gold-Eagle Cooperative, Calcium Products and New Cooperative.
Source : iastate.edu