Higher fertilizer prices and the current crop prices have increased the importance of making informed nutrient management decisions. Join extension field agronomist Leah Ten Napel and extension farm management specialist Tim Christensen for a hands-on workshop designed to help producers, crop advisers, and agricultural lenders understand fertilizer cost trends and how to develop a fertility plan that maximizes return on investment.

The workshop will cover soil test interpretation, fertility planning for phosphorus, potassium and lime management, fertilizer budgeting, and strategies to get the most value from every fertilizer dollar. Producers are encouraged to bring their most recent soil test results to use during the workshop.

Registration 

Cost is $60 per person, and pre-registration is requested by August 10, 2026. To pre-register, contact the Lyon County Extension Office at 712-472-2576 or register online. 

Register for the Fertilizer and Finance Workshop. 

For more information or questions about the workshop, reach out to Leah Ten Napel at lre@iastate.edu or 712-541-3493 or Tim Christensen at tsc@iastate.edu or 515-493-8232.