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Manure & Commercial Nutrient Management Training
2024-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Conference center, 1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Manure & commercial nutrient management is regularly identified as information critical to farmers and those who work with farmers. This training is designed to not only explore those topics, but other important factors such as Indiana pesticide laws and anhydrous safety and soil health considerations. CEUs have been requested. Lunch included.

The training is designed with dual tracks: Commercial Fertilizers and Manures. Speakers and topics include:

4Rs in Indiana – Ben Wicker, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance

Manure Management in a Soil Health System – Mark Legan, Legan Livestock and Grain/Indiana Soybean Alliance Board

Rules and Regulations – Matt Pearson, Office of the Indiana State Chemist

Anhydrous Safety and Soil Health Considerations – Adam Shanks, CCSI / Purdue On The Farm

Poultry Litter / Manure Solids Use – speaker TBD

Additional speakers being confirmed; more details coming soon!

Suggested hotels if needed:
Comfort Suites Brownsburg
Hampton Inn & Suites Brownsburg
Quality Inn & Suites Brownsburg
Comfort Inn Avon
Hampton Inn & Suites Avon
Fairfield Inn & Suites Avon

Sustainable Ag Summit, Minneapolis, MN
2024-11-20 08:00 - 2024-11-21 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
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Sustainable Agriculture Summit: A Decade of Progress and a Vision for the Future
Ten years ago, the first Sustainable Agriculture Summit in Minneapolis brought together farmers, suppliers, processors, brands, academia, conservation organizations, and the public sector to advance sustainability in U.S. agriculture.
Since then, agriculture has undergone massive shifts driven by ground-breaking technologies, global supply chain disruptions, social change, and more. Now, more than ever, collaboration within the agricultural supply chain is essential to solving our shared challenges and driving a more sustainable future for our industry.
The 2024 Sustainable Agriculture Summit will offer actionable insights from world-class experts, on-the-ground perspectives from farmers and ranchers, additional interactive breakout sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Join us as we celebrate a decade of collaboration – exploring the past, present, and, most importantly, the future of sustainable agriculture.
Who
Bringing together farmers, suppliers, processors, brands, academia, conservation organizations and the public sector.
What
The Sustainable Agriculture Summit is the premier sustainability event for agriculture and by agriculture, convening the collective food and agriculture value chain to learn, develop and advance a shared vision for a sustainable and resilient U.S. food system.
Where
Hyatt Regency
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
When
November 20-21, 2024

Get It Done With a Drone Cover Crop Field Day, Seymour, IN
2024-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Seymour High School Ag Science Facility, 721 F Avenue East, Seymour, IN, 47274, United States
Get it Done With A Drone Cover Crop Field Day
Thursday, November 21, 2024
4-6 PM
Seymore High School
Ag Science Facility
721 F Ave E
Seymour, IN
Join us in Jackson County on Thursday, November 21 at the Seymour High School Ag Science Facility for a FREE cover crop field day. Learn how you can use drones to plant cover crops while your main crop is still growing. This allows the cover crops to get a head start before winter weather arrives and also means one less pass over the fields with heavy equipment.
In September, the school used a drone to plant oats, radish, and crimson clover into standing soybeans. We will watch video footage of the seeding, walk the fields to see how the cover crops are growing, and hear from experts with Premier Ag and WinField United. Cover crops are a great way to build soil health and to protect the soil during the winter months. However, it can be challenging to get cover crops planted after the main crops are harvested. There are only a handful of crops that can be planted in October or November with cereal rye being the most common. Drones allow a producer to plant cover crops earlier in the season, providing more choice in plant varieties and increasing the likelihood of significant plant growth before frost arrives. Come and see how it’s working for the high school and what might work for your farm.
We will also talk about funding opportunities including the Lake Monroe Watershed Conservation Cost-Share Program. This program covers up to 75% of the cost of select conservation practices in the Lake Monroe watershed, which spans portions of Monroe, Brown, and Jackson counties. Participants are also welcome to stay and join the Seymour chapter of Future Farmers of America for dinner at 6:00. Register online at https://www.friendsoflakemonroe.org/events-page/drone-cover-crop-field-day

Kentuckiana Crop Production Seminar, French Lick, IN
2024-12-03 08:00 - 2024-12-04 17:00 (America/New_York) | French Lick Springs Hotel, 8670 IN-56, French Lick, IN, 47432, United States
AGENDA:
Please click here to see the full agenda. All program times are Eastern. Attendees can register for either a one-day registration or two-day registration to simplify the registration options. Refreshment breaks will be provided each day and lunch will be provided for those registered. An attendee networking reception will be held Tuesday evening.

REGISTRATION:
The Kentuckiana Seminar is divided into two days. When registering, attendees should indicate which day (or days) they will be attending and pay the accompanying registration fee. Pre-registration is not required but is highly encouraged in order to have enough meals prepared for all attendees. If you prefer to use a paper registration form, please send the registration form and payment to the ABAK office, at:
340 Democrat Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
You may also email Tiffany Webb at twebb@kyretail.com or register online here. If you choose to register on-site, please have your check, money order, or credit card ready at registration table check-in.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
There are opportunities to earn CEUs for Certified Crop Advisers as well as Indiana and Kentucky certified applicators. Continuing Education Credits for this conference have been requested but have not yet been approved. The final number of credits approved may vary from the information listed below. Check the website for final approved credits: www.kyagbusiness.org.

Credits Applied For:
CCA Credits Applied For: NM: 4 | SW: 2 | PM: 5 | CM: 4
IN Applicator CCH Applied For: Category 1 – 11 | Category 11 – 3 | Category 14 – 4 | Category RT – 11
KY Applicator CEU Applied For: Category 1A – 7 | Category 10 – 1

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Overnight accommodations can be made by contacting the French Lick Hotel at 844-241-6361. The group room rate is $149.00 per night. Please mention the group code 1224KYC and that you are with the AgriBusiness Association of Kentucky Kentuckiana Meeting to receive the group rate.
To make reservations online, click here. Use the group code 1224KYC and password 1224KYC.
The room block cut-off is November 1, 2024.
Please make your reservations immediately!!

World Soil Day
2024-12-05 09:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 3020 McConnell Rd, 3020 McConnell Rd, Greensboro, NC, 27401, United States
Please join us for our World Soil Day Celebration, where we’ll recognize the importance of soil health and sustainable soil management!

Healthy soils are the foundation of our food systems, supporting the growth of nutritious crops and resilient ecosystems. Come learn how to care for our soils, protect our resources, and ensure a healthier planet for future generations.

Invasive Plant Identification, Cover Crops and Growing Natives from Seed
2024-12-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 7700 Shearer Rd, 7700 Shearer Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46219, United States
Native Plant Workshop Series-Invasive Plant Identification, Cover Crops and Growing Natives from Seed

Join staff from the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District and Indy Urban Acres for a workshop to learn about invasive plant identification, cover crops and growing natives from seed! The workshop will be held at the 5 acre Indy Urban Acres farm site and will feature guest presenter Nathanael Pilla from Midwest Biological Survey. The workshop will include the following topics using various projects on the farm property:

Invasive plant identification
Cover crops
Growing native plants from seed

Information on upcoming workshops

Distribution of native plant resources

The workshop will also include repotting activities in the heated greenhouse at IUA.
The program is funded with the generous support of a grant from the National Association of Conservation Districts and USDA-NRCS.
Attendees will be limited to 25 registrants.
Where: 7700 Shearer Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46219
When: 9:00-12 Noon on Friday 12/6. Wear appropriate outdoor attire for being outside! Drinking water and hot coffee will be provided.
If you have any questions, contact marioncountyswcd@iaswcd.org

Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit
2024-12-10 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Wagner Theater – Banquet Room, 218 Main Avenue, South Wagner, SD, 57380, United States
The Managing Soil: Maximizing Profit Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 9:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Wagner Movie Theater Banquet Room (218 Main Ave. S. Wagner, SD 57380). The Southeast Research Farm Annual Business Meeting will also occur from 12:45-1:00 p.m.
Educational presentations will focus on improving soil health through reduced tillage, diverse rotations, managing for better soil microbiology and incorporating cattle grazing annual forages and cover crops. Continuing education credits for certified crop advisors will be available.
Agenda

9:15 a.m. – Registration
9:45 a.m. – Tillage, Rotation and Soil Health: Peter Sexton, Associate Professor, SDSU Extension Sustainable Cropping Systems Specialist and Southeast Research Farm Supervisor; and Anthony Bly, SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist
10:45 a.m. – Break
11:00 a.m. – Local Problems Need a Local Solution – DIY Boosting Beneficial Microbes: Jim Williams, St. Charles, South Dakota farmer
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
12:45 p.m. – Southeast Farm Board Meeting / elections
1:00 p.m. – Profitably Managing Soil, Crops, and Cattle: Brian Johnson, Frankfort, South Dakota farmer and South Dakota Soil Health Coalition
2:00 p.m. – Grazing Annual Forages and Cover Crops: Kevin Sedivec, NDSU Rangeland Management
3:00 p.m. – Panel Discussion
3:30 p.m. – Program Closes

Registration
The cost to attend this meeting is $25 or free for Southeast Farm members. Registration is required and can be completed here. For more information, contact Anthony Bly, SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist or Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Forage Field Specialist.

Building Resiliency in Today's Agricultural Climate
2024-12-10 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Community Engagement Center, 1260 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI, 53190, United States

Improving Soil Health Workshop
2024-12-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Tribune, 1001 Ingalls Rd, Tribune, KS, 67879, United States
Welcome to Farming with Biology!
Come join us in Tribune, KS for an exciting event where we explore the fascinating world of farming through the lens of biology. Jay Young and Tyler Johnson will lead the day discussing their firsthand experiences implementing compost extracts to improve soil health and profitability! Their topics will cover economics, applications, tools, and their own journey through this time.
Tyler will also share his experience working with local farmers as he helps provide them with the products and tools needed to begin their journey. This will be a great topic as many times the hardest part is just getting started!
Jay will cover more extensively rotational grazing, making compost and compost extracts as well as thinking outside the box to increase revenue.
There will also be a farmer panel to round out the day. A.J. Crotinger, Eric Lobmeyer and Jerry Young will discuss the challenged they have faced with weed management and some of the tactics they have used to combat those stubborn weeds.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, and discover innovative ways to enhance your farming techniques. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or just starting out, there’s something for everyone at Farming with Biology!
Join us in person for a day filled with knowledge, networking, and inspiration. See you there!

Southern Maryland Crops Conference
2024-12-12 16:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Baden Fire Department, 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD, 20613, United States
The conference will address:
· Strategies for managing herbicide resistant weeds
· Updates on the agricultural and grain markets
· Latest field crop insect and disease updates
· Agricultural law updates
· Nutrient management and pesticide updates
· And more!
Attendance at this program will fulfill the requirements for Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification and Nutrient Management Voucher Training.

Indiana CCA Conference, Indianapolis
2024-12-17 08:00 - 2024-12-18 17:00 (America/New_York) | Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St, Indianapolis, IN, 46219, United States
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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.

Utilize The Power of Biology (life): Make Your Fertility! Day 1 [York Farm - Illinois]
2024-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Adam York Farm, 2335 Fox Lane, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
The Power of Life Workshop
Cost: $ 200 per person, including two lunch meals (RSVP)
Location: ADAM YORK FARM, 2335 Fox Lane, JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS 62650
Featured Speakers: David Kleinschmidt, Barry Fisher, Todd Harrington, Ray Archuleta, Adam York, and Brad Holbrook
For more information or any questions about the event: Please get in touch with Jared by phone at (309) 299-5288 or by email at jared.rohn@agribiosystems.com for payment and more information. Nearby Lodging Options: Best Hotels in Springfield, Illinois: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g60887-Springfield_Illinois-Hotels.html
Wednesday 18th, 2024
8:00 – 8:05 Welcome: Ray Archuleta, Adam York, Brad Holbrook, Todd Harrington
8:05 – 8:30 Biology Journey (Regenerative farming) Adam York and Brad Holbrook
8:30 – 9:45 SoilDemonstrations- Ray Archuleta
9:45 – 10:00 Break
10:00 – 11:00 Biomimicry, Soil HealthPrinciples, and Ecosystem Process Ray Archuleta
11:00 – 12:00 Haney Soil Test based on biomimicry
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 Application of Haney Soil Test: David Kleinschmidt
2:00-3:00 The Logistics of Cover Crops and Soil Biology in Corn/Soybean Rotations Barry Fisher
3:00- 4:00 Animal Integration into Cropping Systems Ray Archuleta
4:00 – 4:30 Questions and Answers
4:30 End of First Day

Utilize The Power of Biology (life): Make Your Fertility! Day 2 [York Farm Illinois]
2024-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Adam York Farm, 2335 Fox Lane, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, United States
The Power of Life Workshop
Cost: $ 200 per person, including two lunch meals (RSVP)
Location: ADAM YORK FARM, 2335 Fox Lane, JACKSONVILLE, ILLINOIS 62650
Featured Speakers: David Kleinschmidt, Barry Fisher, Todd Harrington, Ray Archuleta, Adam York, and Brad Holbrook
For more information or any questions about the event: Please get in touch with Jared by phone at (309) 299-5288 or by email at jared.rohn@agribiosystems.com for payment and more information. Nearby Lodging Options: Best Hotels in Springfield, Illinois: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g60887-Springfield_Illinois-Hotels.html
Thursday 19th, 2024
8:00 – 8:45 Why Soil Biology? (Todd Harrington)
8:45 – 10:45 Tour Biological Facility (Todd, Adam, and Brad)
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00-12:00 Equipment and Logistical Challenges (Todd, Adam and Brad)
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 PROS AND CONS BIO FERTILITY: Todd, Adam and Brad
2:00 – 2:30 The power of Algae “En Soil” Tucker Garrigan
2:30-4:00Large Group Discussion
4:00-4:15Wrap up

National No-Till Conference, Louisville, KY
2025-01-07 08:00 - 2025-01-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W Jefferson St, Louisville, KY, 40202, United States
For more than 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 our 33rd year, we’re ready to do it again at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, on January 7-10, 2025.
Don’t miss an energetic 4 days of nonstop learning from leading no-tillers, agronomists, researchers, and other no-till experts sharing innovative ideas that can help you get the most out of your no-till farming system.
This 33rd annual conference offers a mix of thought-provoking General Sessions, expert-led No-Till Classrooms, and collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, valuable pesticide recertification and Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available to qualifying attendees.
Just as important is the opportunity for you to profit from unlimited hallway networking with the most innovative and forward-thinking minds in no-till during this January event that kicks off the 2025 crop production season. Don’t miss out!
Please call (262) 432-0388 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CT to register, or click here.

Indiana Hort Congress
2025-01-14 08:00 - 2025-01-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Conference center, 1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
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Fifteen Reasons to Attend the Indiana Hort Conference January 14-15, 2025
December 13, 2024
By: Liz Maynard

Indiana Hort Conference 2025

Meet Purdue’s new Extension vegetable pathologist, Dr. César Escalante, and hear about the cucurbit diseases he found in 2024.
Learn from Indiana’s cover crop guru, Dr. Eileen Kladivko–she doesn’t speak often at events focused on vegetable crops, so this is a unique opportunity to hear from someone who knows our soils and how cover crops improve their health.
Get the essential vegetable weed management updates from Dr. Stephen Meyers, who does the field trials, to know what works.
Learn how to provide food and habitat for the ‘good bugs’ that pollinate your crops or eat the ‘bad bugs’ from Dr. Laura Ingwell.
Get inspired to try a new pepper production system or venture into Scotch bonnet peppers after hearing from Dr. Petrus Langenhoven and Nathan Shoaf.
Join the discussion about future climate challenges for vegetable production: what’s expected, and what are/can farmers do about it?
Step into the Markets session to learn what buyers really want from Camillia Ulloa and Dr. Ariana Torres. Analyze the costs and benefits of beneficial insects for spinach in high tunnels from Jean Pierre Zavala and hear what it takes to get ready for new markets from Dr. Tim Woods.
Discover market opportunities through online food hubs operating in Indiana at the panel discussion with Region Roots, Market Wagon, and Local Source, hosted by Sarah Hanson in the Markets session.
Gain tips for protecting high tunnel crops from nematodes, insects, and diseases with Drs. Wenjing Guan, Lei Zhang, Laura Ingwell, and César Escalante, in the High Tunnel session.
Evaluate how soil moisture sensors could help you manage irrigation in high tunnel tomatoes with Drs. Wenjing Guan and Liz Maynard.
Understand NRCS cost-share programs available for high tunnel production with Cara Bergschneider.
High tunnel crops need pollination too; how can you help that happen? Learn from Robert Grosdidier.
Take home ideas for improving the soil in your high tunnels, compiled from the experiences of Dr. Matt Kleinhenz.
Figure out what benefits companion plants could bring to your high tunnel with Allison Zablah.
Learn about strategies for managing the environment for strawberries and greens in high tunnels over the winter from Drs. Wenjing Guan and Liz Maynard.

Plus, sign up for PARP (Private Applicator Recertification) Credit!

2025 Soil Health Conference
2025-01-15 12:00 - 2025-01-16 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Ramkota Hotel & Watertown Event Center, 1901 9th Avenue Southwest, Watertown, SD, 57201, United States
The 2025 Soil Health Conference will be held Jan. 15-16 at the Ramkota Hotel and Event Center in Watertown, SD, and will feature many speakers including Keith Berns, Joe Breker, Paul Jasa, Jon Lundgren, Dean Sponheim, and 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 $50 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 $104.99 per night.

OSU Soil Health Webinar Series: Soil Health through a Producer, Educator, and Researcher Lens
2025-01-16 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | KY
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Get ready to dig into soil health with the 2025 Soil Health Webinar Series hosted by The Ohio State University Agronomic Crops Team. In this monthly series starting in January, farmers, industry, and academic experts will weigh in on practical steps to improve soil health and measure impact on crop yield and farm profitability. This year’s topics are based primarily on viewer requests from recent years. The series runs through April.
Continuing education credits will be available for Certified Crop Advisers who view the program live. Recordings will also be available through the Ohio State Agronomy YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@OSUAgronomicCrops.
Topics:

January 16: Zooming into soil health via a producer, an educator, and a researcher lens
February 13: Understanding the basics and practicalities of biologicals
March 20: Comparisons of soil health tests and what they are telling us?
April 10: Soil health in the urban sphere

Dollars and Cents (Sense) of Conservation with Andrew Bernzott
2025-01-17 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Clay County Fairgrounds, 6656 IN-59, Brazil, IN, 47834, United States
Does conservation really make sense? You’re invited! Please come join us for
“Dollars and Cents (Sence) of Conservation” with Andrew Bernzott
Date: Friday, January 17th
Time: 8:30 am to 10:30 am
Location: Clay County 4-H Fairgrounds/ 6656 IN-59/ Brazil, IN 47834
Doughnuts and Coffee will be served.
Please RSVP for this FREE event by January 13, 2025 by calling 812-446-8986 ext 3

Cultivating Sustainability: Building Healthy Soils for Forages
2025-01-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Derrell Hall Education Center, 2505 North Center Street, Bonham, TX, 75418, United States
Join the Fannin County – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for an insightful Soil Fertility and Sampling Seminar designed to help agricultural producers, homesteaders, and landowners better understand soil nutrients and their impact on sustainable forage production.
This program will cover essential topics, including:

Soil sampling techniques to maximize accuracy.
Understanding soil fertility for pastures, hay meadows, and homesteads.
Building a nutrient management plan to enhance forage sustainability for livestock utilization.

Whether you manage a small homestead or large-scale pastures, this seminar provides practical knowledge to help you optimize your soil for better forage growth and livestock productivity.
Who Should Attend:

Ranchers and livestock producers
Hay and pasture managers
Homesteaders and small-acreage landowners

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to cultivate sustainability from the ground up!

Winter Soil Health Meeting
2025-01-21 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | East Grove Church, 1167 Belmar Road, Franklin, PA, 16323, United States
Welcome to the Winter Soil Health Meeting! Join us for a day filled with informative sessions on improving soil health during the winter season. Our event will take place at 1167 Belmar Rd, Franklin, PA where experts will share tips and strategies to keep your soil healthy and productive. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow enthusiasts and learn from the best in the field. We look forward to seeing you there!

No-till On The Plains Winter Conference, Wichita, KS
2025-01-21 08:00 - 2025-01-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, KS, 67207, United States
More info, register
Join us once again at the Marriott Hotel in Wichita, Kansas on January 21-22 for the 29th Annual No-Till On the Plains Winter Conference
Conference Keynotes:
Dwayne Beck, Dakota Lakes Research Farm (ret)
Jeff Lowenfels, Author of Teaming with Fungi, Microbes and Nutrients

2025 Arkansas Crop Management Conference
2025-01-21 08:00 - 2025-01-23 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock, 2 Riverfront Place North, Little Rock, AR, 72114, United States
Join the conversation on Twitter: #ARCMC2023
The 2025 ACMC will highlight the challenges of 2024 and address changes for next year. The Arkansas Crop Management Conference will have about 20 CEU’s this year. This conference is a great opportunity to develop or continue relationships essential to your business success as well as the future success of our industry. The meeting also offers consultants and members of CCA a significant number of Continuing Education Units as indicated in the agenda.
Registration
Preregistration and on-site registration will be held in separate rooms to increase efficiencies and improve the timeliness of the process. You will be able to pre- register online or send registration by mail as before. Pre-registration is $200 until January 9 by mail (post-marked date) and online. Registration after January 9 and on-site is $225, state and federal registration is $125. Registration for virtual access only is $300.
Hotel Information
The Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock is happy be the HOST HOTEL for the Arkansas Crop Management!
Start your day off with a complimentary FULL HOT Breakfast buffet each morning starting at 06:30 am. We also offer complimentary PARKING, WIFI, and a complimentary SHUTTLE to Downtown North Little Rock as well as the Little Rock Rivermarket area. The Wyndham Riverfront just updated the furniture in all of our sleeping rooms last fall. Additional amenities, REFRIGERATORS in ALL sleeping rooms, a newly updated exercise room and a staff that is known for their Customer Service! Don’t forget about our two RESTAURANTS on property! The Riverfront Steakhouse and Benihana are on property with great service and 2 onsite BARS.
Offer Ends: 01/12/2025
Or Contact Reservations at 1-866-657-4458, e-mail your request to edalessio@wyndhamnlr.com

No-Till Planter Clinic
2025-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | West Lafayette
Michael Strasburger and Barry Fisher will lead a hands-on discussion of planter modifications that have been critical to making the Strasburgers’ transition to no-till successful. Join us on January 22, 2025, 9-Noon at the Strasburgers’ shop northwest of West Lafayette (address to come soon).
addashanks7682@gmail.com

Register Here: https://tippecanoecountyswcd.org/no-till-planter-clinic

Agriculture’s Innovative Minds (AIM) Symposium
2025-01-23 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, KS, 67207, United States
Agriculture’s Innovative Minds (AIM) Symposium
The day will start out with nutrient analysis, looking at the Haney test and how producers can start developing what a crop needs. This will include a talk about nutrient cycling with Dr. Lance Gunderson. As the day progresses we will then dive into biologicals and the use of the genomics testing of soil biology.
The day will round out with talking about precision ag and how they utilize drones. This includes the use of precision ag and drones for foliar feeding, making targeted applications, as well as targeted chemical, and cover crop seeding.

Indiana Assn of SWCDs Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN
2025-01-27 08:00 - 2025-01-28 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Westin Indianapolis, 241 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
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The annual statewide conference organized for Indiana’s 92 Soil and Water Conservation Districts offers a chance for professionals, researchers, academics, industry leaders, farmers, and other stakeholders in natural resource protection to come together.
The conference includes an exhibit hall and sponsor booths where companies, organizations, and vendors present their products, services, and initiatives. Networking opportunities, workshops, and training sessions are available to promote education and exchange ideas.
IASWCD welcomes Jimmy Emmons, farmer and Trust in Food‘s Senior Vice President of Climate-Smart Programs, and Erin Martin, gerontologist and Director of FreshRx Oklahoma, to the stage as the 2025 Keynote Speakers.
Read the Keynote Announcement for more details!

MIdwest Cover Crop Council Annual Meeting - MN
2025-01-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel, 39375 County Rd 24, Morton, MN, 56270, United States
January 28, 2025: MCCC Annual Meeting
Jackpot Junction Casino
39375 County Rd 24, Morton, MN 56270
We are excited to partner with the University of Minnesota, which will hold its annual Soil Management Summit, at the same location on January 29 & 30. Register for the MCCC annual meeting, for Soil Management Summit, or both. We will have opportunities to learn from and interact with experienced producers and researchers. Look for more details about the program and registration later this summer.

January 28 – MCCC Annual MeetingMCCC Meetings – Midwest Cover Crops Council
January 29 & 30 – UMN Soil Management Summit

20th Annual Soil Management Summit - MN
2025-01-29 08:00 - 2025-01-30 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mayo Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
MCCC Annual Meeting and UMN Soil Management Summit – January 28-30, 2025

Mayo Event Center (1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001)

The Midwest Cover Crops Council’s Annual Meeting will be held in Minnesota this year, in conjunction with the University of Minnesota Soil Management Summit.
Our MCCC Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 28 in Mankato, MN, and we are excited to partner with the University of Minnesota, which will hold its annual Soil Management Summit at the same location on January 29 & 30. Register for the MCCC annual meeting, Soil Management Summit, or both!
At the Annual Meeting, we will have opportunities to learn from and interact with experienced producers and researchers, plus we will again host a poster session and dinner, all on Tuesday, January 28. (Note that anybody is welcome to present a poster, and students are eligible for the poster competition).
On January 29 & 30, the Soil Management Summit will highlight the importance of real farmer know-how and practical science. This yearly gathering offers talks and Q&A sessions with experts, farmers, and agricultural advisors, valuable insights from sponsors, and informal discussions with farmers on various soil health practices.
Register now – we hope to see you there!

Register for the MCCC Annual Meeting (January 28)- cost to register $110, $55 for students, registration includes dinner
Register for the Soil Management Summit (January 29 & 30)

Northern Indiana Grazing Conference, Shipshewana, IN
2025-01-31 08:00 - 2025-02-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Michiana Event Center (MEC), 455 E Farver St, Shipshewana, IN, 46565, United States
The Northern Indiana Grazing Conference will be Friday January 31st and Saturday February 1st. ​
Registration is now available see conference brochure.
Thank you to everyone who supported our program by attending! 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. Please plan to attend next year’s NIGC, scheduled for Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1, once again to be held at the MEC in Shipshewana. Hope to see you there!

Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting, Salem, IN
2025-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cornerstone Hall, 1500 Rc Morris Dr, Salem, IN, 47167, United States
Save the Date!
Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District 79th Annual Meeting
When: February 3, 20256:00pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Cornerstone HallSalem, IN 47167
Guest Speaker: Monte BottensAg Solutions Network, Inc. Generation Farmerin NW Illinois
Join Us For: Dinner by Darlena KnappBusiness MeetingElectionConservation Awards
To RSVP by January 29thCall 812-883-3006 ext 3

13th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop, Salem, IN
2025-02-04 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Cornerstone Hall, 1500 Rc Morris Dr, Salem, IN, 47167, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
More info to come
13th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop
February 4th, 2025
(Half day event with lunch included)
SPEAKERS:
-Monte Bottens, Illinois Crop & Livestock Farmer
–Southern Indiana Farmer Panel
-Danielle Walker, Purdue Extension Ag & Natural Resources Educator
Private and Commercial applicator credits and Certified Crop Advisor credits have been applied for.
