Iowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop field day near Shenandoah on Wednesday, August 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Mathis Family Farm. The no-cost event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal.
This field day aims to equip attendees with best management practices for establishing and managing cover crops. Cover crops offer many benefits to farmers and landowners, including reduced soil erosion, weed suppression potential, reduced nitrogen and phosphorus loads entering water bodies, and increased organic matter in the soil. When paired with no-tillage additional benefits include increased water infiltration and reduced erosion during heavy rain events.