Hoosier Chapter SWCS Annual Meeting
2025-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Maple Leaf Farms, Inc., 101 East W Church St, Leesburg, IN, 46538, United States
Event Details:
Meeting @ Maple Leaf Headquarters
10:00am-10:15am – Welcome/Housekeeping (SWCS Leadership)
10:15am-10:45am – IN Poultry Association – Poultry Industry Sustainability (IN Poultry Assoc. Staff)
10:45am-11:15am – Maple Leaf Operations and Sustainability – Duck Production and Processing (Maple Leaf Leadership)
11:15am-11:45am – Creighton Brothers – Corporate Sustainability and Manure Management (Creighton Bros. Rep.)
11:45am-12:45pm – Catered Lunch and SWCS Annual Business Meeting (SWCS Leadership)
12:45pm-1:30pm – Notre Dame Presentation on Two Stage Ditch Design, Success Story, Significant Findings (Ursula Mahl/Chad Schotter)

Field Tour @ Shatto Ditch
2:00pm – Overview of Shatto Ditch Implementation, Monitoring Efforts, Significant Findings, Farmer Cooperation (Ursula Mahl/Chad Schotter)

Challenges with Cover Crops & PARP Meeting, Argos IN
2025-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
This is a free event. Indiana Corn & Soy is sponsoring the fees. The topics include Challenges withCover Crops, Purdue on the Farm 2024 Update, and the Regulatory topic.
202 West Street, Argos Indiana 46501

Soil Health Workshop, Rockport, IN
2025-11-20 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 1101 E County Rd 800 N, 1101 E County Rd 800 N, Chrisney, IN, 47611, United States
Join the Spencer, Perry and Warrick County SWCD’s for a Soil Health Day
Learn how small actions can make a big impact!
Featured Speakers:

Ray McCormick- cover crop and Gandy Seed box, modifying equipment for efficiency
Phil Needham – residue management
Rodney Rulon – ROI looking deeper at your farm budget
Barry Fisher – getting started with cover crops, managing problems and equipment choices

November 20, 2025. 9-3 Central Time at the Spencer County 4-H Center 1101 East County Road 800 N, Chrisney, IN 47611
Doors will open at 8:30 for registration and light refreshments.
RSVP by November 12, 2025 call 812-686-7772 or email spencercoswcd.in@gmail.com
PARP credits will be available.

Town and Country Tours, Celina OH
2025-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | MVP Dairy, LLC, 7124 US-33, Celina, OH, 45822, United States
Transportation available, or meet us there!
7124 US 33 Celina, OH 45822
About MVP Dairy, LLC

Strives to protect, preserve, and improve natural resources like the land, air and water.
Implements several regenerative farming practices that include no-till farming, cover crops, precision irrigation, grid soil-sampling and buffer strips.
Promotes the health of its soil and helps prevent erosion and runoff.
Effectively and efficiently handles manure from its cows while reducing odors and preventing potential runoff

This event is free and open to everyone of all ages.
RSVP to jbuck@maumeewatershedalliance.org by November 7, 2025.

PARP Workshop, Pinney Purdue Ag Center (PNW), Westville
2025-12-04 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Great Hall, Purdue University Northwest, 1401 US-421, Westville, IN, 46391, United States
Porter County Pesticide Applicator Workshop PARP – Northwest District
DATE/TIME
Date(s) – 12/04/2025
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
CONTACT INFO
Nikky Witkowski, ANR Educator
Phone: 219-465-3555
Email: nikky@purdue.edu
LOCATION
Great Hall, Purdue University Northwest
Address: 1401 US 421
Westville, IN 46391
Event Details
Pesticide Controversy; Emergency Preparedness for Pesticide Businesses; Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab; 2025 Regulatory Update
For more details, reach out to the respective Extension Offices or visit the site below:
https://ag.purdue.edu/department/extension/ppp/private-applicators/recertification-parp/parp-events/index.html

Growing the Idea of Healthy Soil
2025-12-05 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Deerfield Townhall, 1450 OH-14, Deerfield, OH, 44411, United States
Join us for our annual Soil Health workshop on Dec. 5th at Deerfield Town Hall

Date: Friday, December 5th, 2025: 9:00AM to noon
Location: Deerfield Town Hall, 1450 OH-14, Deerfield, OH
AGENDA: Aerial Seeding of Cover Crops: Lynn Whittlesey
Farm Office: David Marrison, OSU Extension
Alternate Enterprise Opportunities on the Farm: Jay Brandt, Brandt Family Farms—Carroll, Ohio
Lunch provided immediately following program. To help us plan for food, by emailing Anthony: Alerch@portageswcd.org or calling (330)235-6811
Doors open at 8:30 (light refreshments served)
Sponsored by Portage Soil & Water Conservation District, Deefield Ag Services and Portage County Farm Bureau

Indiana CCA Conference, Indianapolis
2025-12-09 08:00 - 2025-12-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St, Indianapolis, IN, 46219, United States
Register
Program at a Glance
The Indiana CCA Conference is an excellent opportunity for earning continuing education units and networking with other CCAs. The two-day program is packed with presentations. There are four to five concurrent sessions each hour. Each day the morning sessions are repeated in the afternoon giving you plenty of opportunity to hear the talks of interest. The program features leaders from Indiana agriculture as well as speakers from other parts of the country. The program is designed to allow CCAs to earn up to 16 CEUs during the two days.
The Indiana Certified Crop Adviser Conference will be hosted at the Indianapolis Marriott East. We have secured a block of rooms at a rate of $123.00 / night single or double for Monday, December 8th and Tuesday, December 9th, 2025. Please let the hotel know you are with the Indiana Certified Crop Adviser Group.

Virtual: Unlocking the Power of Cover Crop Diversity
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join Keith Berns, Nebraska farmer, for this energizing webinar on thepower of cover crop diversity. Drawing from years of on-farm experience,research, and innovation, Keith will break down how to build successfulmulti-species mixes and how diversity can help your system become moreresilient, productive, and profitable. This farmer-focused session willexplore: – Why diversity matters in cover crop systems – How to design speciesmixes that match your goals (grazing, nutrient cycling, weed suppression, etc.)- Real-world tips from Keith’s own farm and customer experiences -Balancingsimplicity, cost, and performance in your cover crop strategy.

Southeast Kansas Soil Health Conference, Iola KS
2025-12-10 08:00 - 2025-12-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Green Cover Seed, 29 W Davis St, Iola, KS, 66749, United States
More info / register
This year’s conference brings together farmers, ranchers, and innovators for two enriching days of learning, networking, and regenerative inspiration.
** Keynote Speaker – Dr. Jill Clapperton**
We are honored to welcome Dr. Jill Clapperton as our keynote speaker. A globally recognized soil ecologist and founder of Rhizoterra Inc., Dr. Clapperton is renowned for her leadership in promoting nutrient-dense, healthy soils, and for her captivating ability to blend scientific insight with practical solutions. Having served as a rhizosphere ecologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for 16 years, she helped pioneer the use of cover crops, no-till systems, and integrated cropping strategies as tools for enhancing soil biota and soil structure. Her work has revealed how diverse rotations and regenerative practices can significantly increase nutrient density in food, including dramatic boosts in key elements like zinc. Dr. Clapperton continues to inspire across the globe through Rhizoterra, advancing soil health science and supporting farmers in measuring and improving nutrient-rich production systems GroundswellAcres U.S.A.® Magazine.
** What to Expect:**
Keynote Presentation: Dr. Clapperton will unpack the connections between soil biology, nutrient density, and regenerative agriculture. Expect cutting-edge insights and actionable strategies to elevate soil and crop quality.
Farmer-Based Panels:
Regenerative Cropping Practices: Discover practical approaches to diverse rotations and cover crop integration.
Regenerative Biological Integration: Explore the role of soil biology—including microbes, mycorrhizae, and earthworms—in ecosystem resilience and fertility.
Regenerative Livestock Production: Learn how livestock systems can contribute to soil health and overall farm vitality.
Agroforestry: See how integrating trees, perennials, and diversified systems can improve soil health, water retention, and long-term farm profitability.
Each panel will feature area producers and experts, followed by an open discussion.
Great food, local hospitality, and Green Cover’s signature community-building atmosphere.
Time for vendors, open networking, and discussions before and after formal sessions.

Private Applicator Recertification Program, Albion IN
2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 109 N York St, 109 N York St, Albion, IN, 46701, United States
FREE PROGRAM, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Note that the content of each program is the same in each location, therefore you may attend one, but not both, programs for PARP credit.
Bring your license with you!
2:00 p.m. program at Noble Co. Extension Office , 109 N. York St.,
Albion, IN 46701
6:00 p.m. program at Whitley Co. 4-H Center, 680 W. Squawbuck Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
Sponsors: Indiana Corn Marketing Council & Indiana Soybean Alliance.
This 2.5-hour program counts as 1 of the 3 required programs during the 5-year active period of your private
pesticide or fertilizer (manure) applicator license.

HOW DRAINAGE ANO SOIL HEALTH WORK TOGETHER Dr. Eileen Kladivko, Purdue University
UNDERGROUND INISGHTS: FIELD TILE CAMERAS ANO COVER CROPS Derek Thompson, District Conservationist, USDA-NRCS
SAFETY REMINDERS Ann Kline, Extension Educator, Noble County
2025 REGULATORY UPDATE John Woodmansee, Extension Educator, Whitley County

FREE PROGRAM, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Three ways to register by Dec. 8:
* via QR Code (see attached flyer) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp2UgqDJYEPl0DNqgf47sEz_MBH33PHT/view?usp=drive_link
* call Purdue Extension office (numbers below)
* on line at: https:/ /purdue.link/PARP2025

Private Applicator Recertification Program, Columbia City, IN
2025-12-10 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Whitley County Fairgrounds, 680 W Squawbuck Rd, Columbia City, 46725, United States
FREE PROGRAM, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Note that the content of each program is the same in each location, therefore you may attend one, but not both, programs for PARP credit.
Bring your license with you!
2:00 p.m. program at Noble Co. Extension Office , 109 N. York St.,
Albion, IN 46701
6:00 p.m. program at Whitley Co. 4-H Center, 680 W. Squawbuck Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725

Sponsors: Indiana Corn Marketing Council & Indiana Soybean Alliance.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp2UgqDJYEPl0DNqgf47sEz_MBH33PHT/view?usp=drive_link
This 2.5-hour program counts as 1 of the 3 required programs during the 5-year active period of your private
pesticide or fertilizer (manure) applicator license.

HOW DRAINAGE ANO SOIL HEALTH WORK TOGETHER Dr. Eileen Kladivko, Purdue University
UNDERGROUND INISGHTS: FIELD TILE CAMERAS ANO COVER CROPS Derek Thompson, District Conservationist, USDA-NRCS
SAFETY REMINDERS Ann Kline, Extension Educator, Noble County
2025 REGULATORY UPDATE John Woodmansee, Extension Educator, Whitley County

FREE PROGRAM, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Three ways to register by Dec. 8:
* via QR Code (see attached flyer) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp2UgqDJYEPl0DNqgf47sEz_MBH33PHT/view?usp=drive_link
* call Purdue Extension office (numbers below)
* on line at: https:/ /purdue.link/PARP2025

Tippecanoe County Producer Meeting & PARP, Lafayette
2025-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Tippecanoe County Extension, 1950 S 18th St, Lafayette, IN, 47905, United States
Tippecanoe County Producer Meeting PARP – NorthwestDistrict
DATE/TIME
Date(s) – 12/16/2025
9:00 to 11:00 a.m. EST
CONTACT INFO
Adam Tyler, Fountain ANR Educator
Phone: 765-237-1329
Email: tylerat@purdue.edu
LOCATION
Tippecanoe Extension Office
Address: 1950 S. 18th Street
Lafayette, IN 47905
Event Details
Fertilizer & Manure Applicator Update; Utilizing UAV andOther Management Tools; Pollinator Protection; 2025 Regulatory Update
For more details, reach out to the respective ExtensionOffices or visit the site below.
https://ag.purdue.edu/department/extension/ppp/private-applicators/recertification-parp/parp-events/parp-events-northwest.html

Jasper County Winter PARP, Rensselaer
2025-12-16 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 2530 McKinley Ave. #1/2, 2530 McKinley Ave. #1/2, Rensselaer, IN, 47978, United States
Jasper County Winter PARP – Northwest District
DATE/TIME
Date(s) – 12/16/2025
5:30 to 8:15 p.m. CST
CONTACT INFO
Summer Brinkman, ANR Educator
Phone: 219-270-7857
Address: 2530 McKinley Ave. #1/2
Rensselaer, IN 47978
Event Details
RSVP to Summer Brinkman, 219-270-7857
Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Recommendations; Fumigation and IPM Strategies for Stored Grain; 2025 Regulatory Update
https://ag.purdue.edu/department/extension/ppp/private-applicators/recertification-parp/parp-events/parp-events-northwest.html

Blackford County Winter PARP, Hartford City, IN
2025-12-16 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
RSVP to Blackford County Office at 765-348-3213
Topics:
Soil Fertility
Fumigation and IPM in Grain Storage
Regulatory Topic

"All Things Covered" Winter Meeting, Monroe IN
2025-12-17 08:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | 160 W Washington St, 160 W Washington St, Monroe, IN, 46772, United States
Western Lake Erie Basin On-Farm Demo Site – Conservation Through Education
Join us for our All Things Covered Winter Meeting. We will be taking a deeper dive into the 2025 data and looking at the bottom line. What is the return on investment (ROI) of a conservation system? Host producers will share their system approach, yield data, and personal ROI. This event is free, and everyone is welcome!
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Coffee, donuts, and lunch provided.

WHY: methodology of soil, tissue, and/or SAP sampling in season
What the does the data show?
Achieving NO TILL and COVER CROP synergy
IN SEASON nutrient management
Conservation Systems: The bottom line (ROI)

RSVP Requested. RSVP to Adams County Soil & Water Conservation District
(260) 724-4124 ext. 3 or swcdadams@gmail.com

National No-Till Conference, St Lois, MO
2026-01-06 08:00 - 2026-01-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch, 315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
More info / register
For more than a 3 decades, the National No-Tillage Conference has been providing the practical tips and information farmers need to run a more successful and profitable no-till operation. In their 34th year, they will meet at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch Hotel on January 6-9, 2026.
The NNCT provides 4 days of learning from leading no-tillers, agronomists, researchers and other no-till experts sharing innovative ideas that can help you get the most out of no-till farming systems.
Pesticide Recertification and Certified Crop Advisor Credits are available.

7th Annual Soilcraft Regenerative Agronomy Conference
2026-01-07 07:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Three Rivers Convention Center, 7016 West Grandridge Boulevard, Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States
7th Annual Soilcraft Regenerative Ag Conference

Reimagine Agriculture. Restore the Earth.
Join us for the 7th Annual Soilcraft Conference, a transformative two-day gathering of regenerative agriculture leaders, practitioners, and visionaries. Held at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Washington, this event is your gateway to the future of sustainable farming.
Why Attend?

Cutting-Edge Insights: Discover science-backed strategies, microbial technologies, and ecological innovations that challenge conventional farming and promote long-term soil health.
Hands-On Learning: Engage in dynamic keynotes, collaborative panels, and practical discussions designed to equip you with actionable tools for your farm or practice.
Community & Connection: Build relationships with fellow farmers, agronomists, researchers, and ag-enthusiasts who share your commitment to stewardship and sustainability.

Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just beginning your regenerative journey, you’ll leave empowered, inspired, and equipped to make a lasting impact.

Ft. Wayne Farm Show; Ft. Wayne, IN
2026-01-13 08:00 - 2026-01-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46805, United States
The Fort Wayne Farm Show is back in full force for its 37th year! The Tradexpos team works diligently every year to meet the evolving needs of America’s livestock producers, row crop farmers and other agricultural professionals! The Fort Wayne Farm Show has been distinctively curated to provide real time value and opportunity to the industry. Whether it’s your first time attending the Fort Wayne Farm Show or your thirtieth, you’re certain to love the fantastic variety of exhibitors and educational seminars that the Fort Wayne Farm Show provides as Indiana’s largest indoor agricultural expo. Together, we achieve the extraordinary.
Attendees can expect to enjoy the innovations and wares of over 1,000 booths as well as ample opportunities to attend seminars to learn more about current topics in agriculture from our partners and trusted experts, Purdue Cooperative Extension, and Northeastern Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

2026 Soil Health Conference
2026-01-13 12:00 - 2026-01-14 17:00 (America/New_York) | Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 1400 8th Avenue Northwest, Aberdeen, SD, 57401, United States
The 2026 Soil Health Conference will be held Jan. 13-14 featuring Jay Fuhrer, Lee Briese, Blake Vince, Randy Jackson, and many more!

The 2026 Soil Health Conference will be held Jan. 13-14 at the Best Western Aberdeen and Aberdeen Event Center in Aberdeen, SD, and will feature many speakers including Jay Fuhrer, Lee Briese, Blake Vince, Randy Jackson, Brett Gardiner, Thomas Dykstra, and many more!
Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity to learn more about soil health land management practices! In addition to the keynote speakers, this conference will feature breakout sessions, discussion panels, award presentations, demonstrations, vendor booths, student contests, and more! This is a chance to network with experienced sustainable agriculture producers and experts and brainstorm solutions for your land management challenges!
Early registrations are appreciated for planning purposes. Registration for the Soil Health Conference and Annual Meeting is $100 and includes all event materials and meals as well as a free South Dakota Soil Health Coalition membership or membership renewal if so desired.
A block of rooms has been reserved for this conference at the hotel for the rate of $119.99 per night.

No-till On The Plains, Wichita, KS
2026-01-20 08:00 - 2026-01-21 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, KS, 67207, United States
30th Annual Winter Conference—Draft Agenda

See website for more information

Day 1 January 20, 2026
Announcements 8:00 AM
8:05—8:25—Michael Doan—”The No-till Story—The Beginning”
8:30-9:40 Keynote Speaker—Philip and Freya Mulvey
9:45-10:15–Break
10:30-11:30 Breakout Sessions #1
11:30-12:30–Lunch
12:45-1:45pm—Breakout Session #2
1:45-2:45—Breakout Session #3
2:45—3:15—Break—Dan Gillespie Foundation Rainfall Simulator
3:15-4:15—Breakout Session #4
Moderated Panel on Grazing and Moderated Panel on Crops and Nutrient Efficiency
4:25-5:25—Group Session, Speaker in the Ballroom
5:30-7—Social and Networking in the Ballroom
Day 2, Jan 21, 2026
8-9:30—Keynote Speaker—Dr. Jason Rowntree
9:30-10:00—Break
10:00-11:00—Breakout Session #5
11:15-12:30–Lunch
12:40-1:40p—Breakout Session #6
1:45-2:15—Break
2:10-3:10—Breakout Session #7
3:15-4:30—Wrap-up and Summary

Virtual: CTIC Connector Tool Webinar
2026-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
There are more types of incentive programs and providers than ever before to supplement traditional farm-bill programs, and now you can access them all in one place. The Conservation Connector at Connector.ag is a clearinghouse for conservation incentive programs of all types so farmers and their advisers can find the best fit for their unique geographies and operations.
Registration required: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89630071616

Virtual: Good Idea Shop Talks
2026-01-22 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-01-29 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-05 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
REGISTER.
GoodIdea Shop Talks: A Farmer Meet-up Series for Problem Solvingto Improve Soil, Land, and the Bottom Line
Good Idea Shop Talks is a virtual meet-up series for row crop andlivestock producers to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challengesrelated to improving soil and water resources, while protecting profitability.It’s an opportunity to connect with producers from beyond your local communityand learn from each other’s successes and failures.
In eachShop Talk, a producer kicks off the conversation by pitching a question relatedto a challenge they are experiencing with a conservation practice or a soil andwater resource concern. Then the group workshops the question together, withopportunities to share their own experiences and soak up the lessons othershave learned.
Thewinter 2026 season takes place Thursdays, January 22nd, 29th, and February 5th,2026 on Zoom. Each starts at 11:30am CT / 12:30pm ET and lasts about an hour.

14th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop
2026-02-03 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Cornerstone Chapel & Celebration Center, 1500 RC Morris Drive, Salem, IN, 47167, United States
SAVE THE DATE: 14th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
(Half day event with lunch included)
Cornerstone Chapel and Celebration Center
1500 RC Morris Drive
Salem, IN 47167
Speakers and Topics:
David Kleinschmidt, conservation agronomist at Progressive Agronomy Consulting Services, will return to Washington County to cover input management in soil health systems.
Danielle Walker, Purdue Extension Ag & Natural Resource Educator, will present on a Private Applicator Recertification Program (PARP) topic.
Private and Commercial Applicator credits and Certified Crop Adviser credits applied for.
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Annual Conservation Tillage Breakfast, Lawrenceburg, IN
2026-02-05 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Dearborn Adult Center, 311 W Tate St, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025, United States
Annual Conservation Tillage Breakfast
Thursday, February 5, 2026
8AM-11AM
Dearborn County Adult Center
311 W Tate Street
Lawrenceburg, IN
This is an annual event open to the public with the opportunity to obtain PARP Credits(Pesticide Applicator Renewal Program). This year’s topics are focused around soilhealth & cover crops.
FREE meal (Rolling Pin) +PARP recertification thanksto our sponsors!
Reservation Required! To reserve your spot, PLEASE CALL DEARBORNCOUNTY SWCD AT812-926-2406 EXT. 3 by Thursday, January 22nd, 2026.
Speakers:
Amanda Kautz, Indiana NRCS State Soil Health Specialist: Choosing the RightCover Crop
Dena Anderson, Independent Soil Scientist + Consultant: Soil Health for CoverCrops
Dave Osborne, Ripley County Purdue Extension Ag & Natural Resources Educator,Mandatory Regulatory Topic
Approved for PARP and Commercial Credit Hours have beenrequested for CAT 1, 11, 14 & RT. Please bring your applicator card.

Northern Indiana Grazing Conference; Shipshewana, IN
2026-02-06 08:00 - 2026-02-07 17:00 (America/New_York) | Michiana Event Center (MEC), 455 E Farver St, Shipshewana, IN, 46565, United States
More info / tickets
Management Intensive Rotational Grazing, the Certified Organic Movement, and Grass-Only Dairying has revolutionized family farm economics and dynamics in the American Midwest in the last 20 years. The success of these trends has made tremendous strides in advancing sustainable agricultural practices, livestock management and environmental improvements in farm production in our part of the World.

Midwest Cover Crops Council Annual Meeting and Conference, Dubuque, IA
2026-02-10 08:00 - 2026-02-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA, United States
Register.
The Midwest Cover Crops Council’s annual meeting and covercrop conference will be held in Dubuque, Iowa in February 2026. Join us incelebrating the 20th anniversary of the Midwest Cover Crops Council, whosemission is to empower a network of producers, landowners, researchers, industryprofessionals, agencies, Extension specialists, and government stakeholders toincrease cover crop adoption.
The Midwest Cover Crops Council’s annual meeting will takeplace on Tuesday, February 10th, and will be followed by a day of cover cropeducation on February 11th at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa.Producers, students, scientists, and industry partners will come together todiscuss current cover crop topics and their significance to agriculture andconservation.
A range of topics centered around the management andutilization of cover crops will be presented by regional university, farmer,and government experts. Around 300 researchers, educators, and farmers fromaround the region are expected to attend. This is an excellent opportunity tolearn more about integrating cover crops on the farm.
The cover crop conference features breakout sessionsfocusing on cover crops in row crop systems, cover crops used for livestockforage and grazing resources, and conservation-related topics.
Row crop breakout sessions include:

Cover crop species selection and establishment (Dr. MarkLicht, Iowa State University)
Pythium and allelopathy (Dr. Alison Robertson, Iowa StateUniversity)
Cover crops and nutrients ahead of corn (Dr. Matt Ruark,University of Wisconsin, and Dr. Shalamar Armstrong, Purdue University)
Planter setup for planting green (Dr. Brian Luck, Universityof Wisconsin)

Forage and Grazing breakout sessions include:

Mixtures vs. monocultures (Dr. Kim Cassida, Michigan StateUniversity)
Cover crop grazing quality (Denise Schwab, Iowa StateUniversity)
Quality, quantity, and forage timing (Dr. Brad Heins,University of Minnesota)
Planting alfalfa into green cereal rye (Dr. Marta Kohmann,University of Wisconsin)

Conservation breakout sessions include:

How to talk to your landlord or tenant about conservation(Landon Baumgartner and Josh Bendorf, University of Wisconsin Extension)
A decade of monitoring conservation practices in the BlackHawk Lake watershed (Dr. Michelle Soupir, Iowa State University)
Wind erosion and conservation practices (Zack Smith, Iowafarmer)
Increased working days with conservation practices (Dr.Stefan Gailans, Practical Farmers of Iowa)

Students and professionals are invited to participate in theposter session at the Midwest Cover Crops Council annual meeting on February10. The poster registration deadline is January 20, 2026. Only students areeligible for prizes by entering the poster competition. Students may submit anacademic research poster on cover crops or continuous living cover. Learn moreabout the poster session at www.midwestcovercrops.org/meetings/.
Registration costs $110 per day if registeredbefore January 10th, and $125 per day for registrations after January 10th.Learn more and register online at https://www.midwestcovercrops.org/meetings/

Pulaski County PARP, Winamac
2026-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Bethel Church, 6966 IN-14, Winamac, IN, 46996, United States
Pulaski County PARP – Northwest District
DATE/TIME
02/11/2026
09:00 to 11:00 a.m. EST
CONTACT INFO
AbbyAnspach, Fulton ANR Educator
Phone: 574-223-3397
Email: newman0@purdue.edu
LOCATION
Bethal Bible Church
6966 W SR 14
Winamac, IN 46996
Event details
PesticideExposure; Micronutrients; 2026 Regulatory Update

Lower Wabash Partnership 1st Annual Meeting- Grayville, IL
2026-03-03 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Westwood Saloon, 200 Koehler St, Grayville, IL, 62844, United States
Lower Wabash Partnership 1st Annual Meeting and Partner Roundup
When: March 3rd, 2026
Where: Westwood Saloon– 200 Koehler St, Grayville, IL 62844
Time 10am- 2pm
Deadline to register February 20, 2026
Doors will open at 9:30 am CT
Lunch provided by the Smokin’ Pig (coffee and donuts will be provided before the meeting)
Visit the website at www.lowerwabashpartnership.org to RSVP without the QR code
Important! Only 100 seats available
