Agenda

The board of directors of the North Central Iowa Research Association extend an open invitation to all to attend the annual meeting to learn more about the Northern Research Farm. You do not need to be a member to attend this educational event.  

8:30 Registration and Refreshments

9:00 Greg Guenther, NCIRA President

                Welcome

                NCIRA Updates

9:15 – 9:25 Matt Schnabel and Ben Petersen – NRF Updates

9:25 – 9:40 Kendall Lamkey-  ISU Research Farms Updates 

Break

9:45 - 10:25 – Wes Everman, ISU Weed Scientist  2025 - Waterhemp Management and an update on the  Herbicide Strategy

10:25 to 10:55– Kevin Butt,  Professor Agriculture, Ellsworth Community College - Drones for Agriculture Use:  Requirements and Regulations 

Brief Break while we set up for panel

11:00.- Drone Panel Discussion

                                Wes Everman, ISU

                                Kevin Butt, Ellsworth Community College

                                Nate Huntley- local farmer using drones

                                Nathan Stein, owner, Airstrike Ag  training opportunities for drone use

11:30    Election of Board Members 

12:15    Lunch (provided) 

1:00 p.m.  NCIRA Board of Directors Meeting

Registration

Lunch will be provided. The meeting is open to the public and there is no cost to attend, but you are encouraged to pre-register by March 20 by calling 641-762-3247 to ensure there is enough food. Certified Crop Advisers can earn CEU credits for attending this meeting.