(Photo: Iowa Soybean Association / Joclyn Bushman)
Northwest Iowa: Innovation to Profit
Date & Time:
February 20, 2025 | 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location:
Siebens Forum, Buena Vista University, 610 W. 4th St., Storm Lake, IA 50588
Overview
Join the Iowa Soybean Association’s Research Center for Farming Innovation to discuss project outcomes in your area and how they impact farmer profitability.
Gain insight into area-specific research trial results, conservation benefits and cost-share opportunities.
| Agenda |
10 a.m. - Registration
10:30 a.m. - Welcome
10:40 a.m. - Morning Sessions
Opportunities in Water Conservation
Alex Buseman, ISA conservation services manager
ISA is committed to helping Iowa farmers advance land stewardship and sustainability. We are driven to pursue funding opportunities to promote and implement edge-of-field, water conservation practices. These practices include saturated buffers, oxbows, and woodchip bioreactors. Learn a general overview of these practices, including what they look like, their benefits, how they perform, and management strategies. Also, hear about some funding opportunities that you can take advantage of!
Optimize Your Seeding Rate
Alexander Litvin, Ph.D., ISA research agronomy lead
Weighing seed purchases against yield potential is an important business consideration. The Research Center for Farming Innovation (RCFI) tests a range of seeding populations annually to evaluate their impact on soybean yield and return on investment under varying climate and soil conditions. These results provide valuable insights for improving seeding rate targets for maximum profitability.
11:45 a.m. - Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Afternoon Sessions
Blended cover crop approach for Soy and Corn
Drew Clemmensen, ISA research agronomist
ISA is investigating the effects on nutrient sequestration, soil health, and crop performance through multi-species cover crop implementation and nitrogen inhibitors specific for either soy or corn. Learn more about the initial results from the 2024 season and join the discussion.
Cover Crop Application Methods: Which is Right for Me?
Ryan Johnson, ISA conservation agronomist
There are many reasons why farmers have adopted cover crops and continue to do so. Each farmer has a different goal in mind which will maximize his return for investing in cover crops. Knowing your goals and situation will help to determine which is the best method of application for your farm. We will highlight the various ways cover crops are applied to determine which method will have the biggest success and return on investment for your farm.
1:30 p.m. - Farmer Panel
2 p.m. - Discussion
2:30 p.m. - Adjourn
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Location
Siebens Forum, Buena Vista University
610 W. 4th St., Storm Lake, IA 50588
CCA Credits Available
Looking to continue your education and expand your knowledge? There are 2.0 hours of Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits available for attending this event.
Register Today
For additional information or questions, contact Paige Whitney at pwhitney@iasoybeans.com.
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