Crop Advantage Series
Crop Advantage Series
Crop Advantage meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help producers make informed decisions for their farming operations. Topics are selected to be locally relevant. Continuing education is available at these meetings for private pesticide applicators and Certified Crop Advisers.
The Crop Advantage Series will be held at 12 locations throughout January 2027.
Registration for the 2027 Crop Advantage Series will open n early December, 2026.
Who should attend?
- Farmers interested in hearing new research updates from Iowa State University experts and continuing to learn about crop production topics.
- Private pesticide applicators and Certified Crop Advisers seeking continuing education opportunities.
- Industry representatives interested in staying up-to-date on local agronomic issues to help clients.
Dates and Locations
Click on a location below to see the agenda and to register for that meeting! (Coming soon!)
- January 5, 2027 – Sioux Center
- January 6, 2027 – Storm Lake
- January 7, 2027 – Burlington
- January 8, 2027 – Mason City
- January 12, 2027 – Estherville
- January 14, 2027 – Waterloo
- January 15, 2027 – Davenport
- January 20, 2027 – Ames
- January 21, 2027 – Atlantic
- January 26, 2027 – Iowa City
- January 27, 2027 – Carroll
- January 28, 2027 – Le Mars
Continuing Education
CCA Continuing Education
Each meeting is approved for continuing education credits for Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs). Credits awarded will depend on workshop sessions attended during the program. Program listings use the following credit designations: CM - crop management, PM - pest management, NM - nutrient management, and SW - soil and water. All presentations are 1.0 credit.
Private Pesticide Applicator Training
Each meeting is an approved continuing education course for Iowa private pesticide applicators. Applicators must attend the entire meeting (including at least one pest management topic) to receive credit.
Private applicator training is NOT included in the Crop Advantage meeting registration fee. A separate $30 fee will be collected on-site for applicators that wish to be recertified.
Contact
For more details on the Crop Advantage Series, contact your local field agronomist or the ISU Crops Team.
Thank you to our 2027 Crop Advantage Series sponsors!
Sponsors will be listed soon.
Individual location sponsors are included on each location's page.