Shop Talks: Smarter tillage and cover crops

Date & Time: January 14, 2026 | 9 a.m.

Location: Dean Sponheim Farm Shop, 1399 320th St. Nora Springs, IA 50458

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Join the Iowa Soybean Association’s Research Center for Farming Innovation and farmer Dean Sponheim for a social event to discuss cover crop management, tillage operations and more.

Gain insights on choosing the right equipment, weighing key tradeoffs and explore practices that can fulfill on-farm conservation needs while sustaining your farm operation.

What To Expect

Gain insights into cover crop management and tillage operations. Explore equipment choices, tradeoffs to consider and what challenges to watch for in different weather and field conditions. Engage with other farmers about farming practices and options that can fulfill on-farm conservation needs while sustaining the farm operation.

Refreshments provided. Shop location is unheated, please dress accordingly.

Reserve Your Spot Now

Registration will be opening soon and space is limited! Please register by Monday, January 12. If you have any questions, contact Kennady Henry at khenry@iasoybeans.com or 515-491-3539.

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