Field Days

2025

Drone University Workshop to be Held September 11th at the Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Sep 11, 2025 - 8:30 AM

to Sep 11, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Location
ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in collaboration with the ISU Digital Ag Innovation Lab, is hosting Drone University focusing on imagery drones and effective use of this technology on Thursday, September 11 at the Northeast Rese

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Crop Walk Session 3

Sep 10, 2025 - 1:00 PM

to Sep 10, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Location
Crop Walk Series - Marshall and Story County Extension

This is Session 3 of a three-part, hands-on series to help you make management decisions on your farm. This series is offered at no cost thanks to the Marshall and Story County Extension Offices and Hemesath Crop Services.

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Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm Fall Field Day

Sep 4, 2025 - 1:30 PM

to Sep 4, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Location
3115 Louisa-Washington Rd, Crawfordsville, IA

Field Day Topics
Research Farm Updates
Cody Schneider, farm superintendent at the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm and Muscatine Island Research Farm

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Drone Spraying Essentials: From Basics to Application-Sept 4th in Ames, IA

Sep 4, 2025 - 9:00 AM

to Sep 4, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Drone Spraying Essentials: From Basics to Application
Thursday, September 4, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Digital Ag Innovation Lab | 3800 University Blvd | Ames, IA 50010
Designed for a wide range of attendees, from curious farmers to licensed applicators and agtech startups—this full-day workshop will provide both foundational knowledge and advanced insights into the world of agricultural drone spraying.
Attendees will learn:
How drone spraying is transforming farm practices
Certification and licensing requirements for drone applicators
Safe and effective drone operation strategies
Legal and regulatory considerations
Expert advice from industry leaders
Live Q&A sessions with policy and technology experts
Whether you’re just exploring the technology or already working with spray drones, this event will offer valuable tools and connections to take your operation to the next level.

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Northern Research and Demonstration Farm Fall Field Day

Sep 4, 2025 - 8:30 AM

to Sep 4, 2025 - 12:30 PM

Location
310 S. Main Street, Kanawha, Iowa

Iowa State University’s Northern Research and Demonstration Farm will host its Fall Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 4.

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Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm Fall Field Day

Aug 29, 2025 - 11:00 AM

to Aug 29, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Location
ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Field Day Topics
Cover Crop Management & Species Selection
Ethan Thies, extension conservation field specialist
Fall vs. Spring Application and BMPs That Work

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Warren County Pasture Walk

Aug 26, 2025 - 5:30 PM

to Aug 26, 2025 - 8:00 PM

Location
22456 90th Ave., New Virginia, IA

Join ISU extension beef specialist Chris Clark, extension forage specialist Shelby Gruss, extension agronomist Meaghan Anderson, and other beef specialists at this pasture walk to discuss fall weed control, managing grazing height and rest periods

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Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

Aug 20, 2025 - 9:00 AM

to Aug 20, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Location
Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station, 55519 170th St., Ames, IA

Join us for Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Iowa State University Horticulture Research Station in Ames, IA!

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Crop Walk Session 2

Aug 13, 2025 - 1:00 PM

to Aug 13, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Location
Crop Walk Series - Marshall and Story County Extension

This is Session 2 of a three-part, hands-on series to help you make management decisions on your farm. This series is offered at no cost thanks to the Marshall and Story County Extension Offices and Hemesath Crop Services.

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Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest

Aug 8, 2025 - 9:00 AM

to Aug 8, 2025 - 11:30 AM

Location
Iowa State Fair John Deere Agriculture Building

The annual Iowa State Fair Weed Identification Contest will return on Friday, Aug. 8, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. in front of the John Deere Agriculture Building.

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Strip-Till Field Day

Jul 30, 2025 - 8:30 AM

to Jul 30, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Location
ISU Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm

ISU Extension and Outreach will host a Strip-Till Field Day on July 30, 2025 at the ISU Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm (3115 Louisa-Washington, Rd Crawfordsville, IA), ahead of the National Strip-Till Conference on July 31 and August 1,

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Crop Walk Session 1

Jul 16, 2025 - 1:00 PM

to Jul 16, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Location
Crop Walk Series - Marshall and Story County Extension

This is Session 1 of a three-part, hands-on series to help you make management decisions on your farm. This series is offered at no cost thanks to the Marshall and Story County Extension Offices and Hemesath Crop Services.

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Weed Science Field Day

Jul 2, 2025 - 9:00 AM

to Jul 2, 2025 - 12:00 PM

Location
ISU Curtiss Farm - 2219 State Ave, Ames, IA

Agenda
8:30 AM – Check-in begins
9 AM – Herbicide efficacy, application timing, and new technology topics
12 PM – Complimentary lunch

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Hay Demonstration Field Day

Jun 23, 2025 - 9:30 AM

to Jun 23, 2025 - 4:00 PM

Location
NICC Dairy Center

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College, is hosting an equipment demonstration field day June 23, focusing on hay equipment. The event will be held at the NICC Dairy Center, 1527 Highway 150, Calmar, and will feature different haying equipment throughout the day. Industry representatives from northeast Iowa will be there to showcase the equipment and provide real-time demonstrations. For more information and to register, please contact the ISU Extension and Outreach Fayette County Office at 563-425-3331, or the ISU Extension and Outreach Winneshiek County Office at 563-382-2949.

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Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm Field Day featuring Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig

Jun 18, 2025 - 11:00 AM

to Jun 18, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Location
ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Field Day Topics
Accelerating Conservation Through Partnerships and Cost-Share
Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

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Humboldt County Crop Walk

Jun 17, 2025 - 6:00 PM

to Jun 17, 2025 - 8:00 PM

Location
3022 100th St. Thor, IA 50591

This field day has been cancelled due to the severe weather predicted for late Tuesday afternoon. Sorry for the inconvenience!

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Dallas County Pasture Walk

Jun 17, 2025 - 5:30 PM

to Jun 17, 2025 - 7:30 PM

Location
DMACC Dallas County Farm

Put on your walking boots and join Meaghan Anderson, Extension Field Agronomist, and Dr. Chris Clark, Extension Beef Specialist, along with DMACC farm managers and ag instructors, for a pasture walk!

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Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm Summer Field Day

Jun 17, 2025 - 1:30 PM

to Jun 17, 2025 - 3:30 PM

Location
ISU Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Join us for the Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm's Summer Field Day on June 17. Field day topics include: Research Farm Updates and Tour Highlighting Research Projects, Herbicides and Weeds, and Fungicides and Fungicide Applications (including spray drones). We hope to see you there!

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Between the Rows - Session 1

Jun 10, 2025 - 4:00 PM

to Jun 10, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Location
220 S Teller Ave, Ames

Join us for our first Between the Rows Session this summer on June 10! This will be a come and go type of event for you to visit with some of your favorite extension experts.

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Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association Annual Meeting

Mar 6, 2025 - 9:30 AM

to Mar 6, 2025 - 3:00 PM

Location
3115 Louisa-Washington Rd. Crawfordsville, IA

Attend the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association (SEIARA) Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 6, with registration/check in starting at 9:30 AM and the program going from 10 AM to 3:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Crawfordsville, IA.

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