Higher fertilizer prices and the current crop prices have increased the importance of making informed nutrient management decisions. Join extension field agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz and extension farm management specialist Eric Weuve 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 20, 2026. To pre-register, contact the Cerro Gordo County Extension Office at 641-423-0844 or email Sadie Latham at mlatham@iastate.edu

For more information or questions about the workshop, reach out to Angie Rieck Hinz at 515-231-2830 or amrieck@iastate.edu; or Eric Weuve at 515-337-9171 or eweuve@iastate.edu.