ISU Weed Science Field Day 2026
Jul 1, 2026 - 9:00 AM
to Jul 1, 2026 - 12:00 PM
2026 ISU Weed Science Field Day
Join us for the 2026 ISU Weed Science Field Day on Wednesday, July 1 at the Curtiss Farm near Ames. As herbicide resistant weeds continue to become a greater concern for Iowa farmers, effective weed management strategies become more important than ever. This field day will highlight the current state of herbicide resistance, effective resistance management practices, and novel technologies to help the fight against weeds.
Agenda
- 8:30 AM – Check-in begins
- 9 AM – Welcome - Dr. Wesley Everman, Extension Weed Scientist, and Dr. Jason Henderson, Vice President for Extension and Outreach, Iowa State University
- 9:30 AM - Field rotations
- Herbicide efficacy trials - ISU Weed Science Team
- Management and current status of herbicide resistance - ISU Weed Science Team
- Spray technology for weed management - Doug Houser and Luke Fuhrer, ISU Digital Ag
- 12 PM – Complimentary lunch
Registration
The field day and meal are provided at no cost to you due to the support of the ISU Weed Science Program. However, please RSVP by June 24 via the online registration form. Reach out to Meaghan Anderson via email at mjanders@iastate.edu or phone at 319-331-0058 with any questions.