By Rebecca Vittetoe
The 2025 Crop Advantage Series meetings will be held at 12 locations across the state Jan. 2-29. Each meeting will feature tailored topics based on local growing conditions and challenges, presented by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists.
The 2025 Crop Advantage Series is designed to provide farmers and crop production professionals with the latest research-based information to help them make more informed decisions for their farming operations.
Dates and locations for the 2025 Crop Advantage Series are:
- Jan. 2 - Storm Lake
- Jan. 7 - Sioux Center
- Jan. 9 - Burlington
- Jan. 10 - Mason City
- Jan. 14 - Okoboji
- Jan. 16 - Waterloo
- Jan. 17 - Davenport
- Jan. 21 - Atlantic
- Jan. 22 - Ankeny
- Jan. 23 - Coralville
- Jan. 28 - Le Mars
- Jan. 29- Templeton
“This program series allows Iowa State University Extension and Outreach specialists to meet with farmers and crop production professionals across the state,” said Josh Michel, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach.
“Our goal is always to prepare producers to manage potential issues when they arise, or even before they arise, by sharing the most up-to-date scientific knowledge from Iowa State University researchers,” said Michel. “Each location’s program is unique, as content is driven by local needs and production issues.”
Topics on this year’s agendas include crop market outlooks for 2025, nitrification inhibitors, climate outlooks, tar spot, waterhemp management, soybean aphid resistance, cover crops and many more.
Early-bird registration pricing is $75 until one week prior to each meeting. Late or on-site registration is $100. Registration includes refreshments and lunch, certified crop advisor credits, and access to resources. Private pesticide applicator recertification will be available at each location for a separate fee of $30 that will be collected on-site.
Online registration and additional information are available at go.iastate.edu/cropadvantage.
Source : iastate.edu