AMES, Iowa — The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place Dec. 11, at noon CST will feature Francisco Arriaga, professor and extension state specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison. The overall goal of Arriaga’s research and extension programs is to develop soil conservation management strategies to improve soil health, water quality, and productivity of agricultural systems of the upper Midwest.
In the webinar, “Tillage Management for Soil Conservation in Row Crop Systems,” Arriaga will discuss the impacts of management practices used for reducing soil degradation, improving crop productivity and soil health. He will draw on research to illustrate the impacts of management practices on soil properties and crop productivity and highlight the need to consider the impact that these practices may have on other management practices.
“There is no silver bullet that solves all crop and soil management goals, and it is important to consider stacking practices in ways that can deliver the best path to goal achievement,” said Arriaga. “We must always keep these goals and any potential interrelated impacts in mind when choosing to implement or change management practices. I hope that audience members will come away from the webinar with some new ideas about practice selection and stacking.”
Participants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join.
Don’t miss this webinar!
DATE: Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024
TIME: Noon CST
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Shortly before noon CST, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtAwWXycQZW8iwtNLz34GA#/registration
Or, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter webinar ID: 999 3709 5398
Or, join via phone:
Dial: 646-876-9923
Webinar ID: 999 3709 5398
The webinar will also be recorded and archived. All archived webinars are available on the ILF website, so that they can be watched at any time.
ILF has applied for a Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU) for attending this webinar. Those who participate in the live webinar are eligible. Information about how to apply to receive the credit will be provided at the end of the live webinar.
Up Next: Wednesday, Dec. 18, “On-Farm Soil Health Assessments Results: Lessons Learned,” DeAnn Presley of Kansas State University.
Upcoming Webinars in the Series:
We will return Jan. 8, 2025
About Iowa Learning Farms:
Established in 2004, Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) is building a Culture of Conservation by encouraging adoption of conservation practices. Farmers, researchers and ILF team members are working together to identify and implement the best management practices that improve water quality and soil health while remaining profitable. Partners of Iowa Learning Farms include the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources, EPA Section 319 Grant Program and GROWMARK, Inc.
–Iowa Learning Farms
