Summer Field Day at Iowa State University Southeast Research Farm on June 17 in Crawfordsville

AMES — Farmers and agricultural professionals in southeastern Iowa are invited to attend the Summer Field Day at the Iowa State University Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm on June 17, hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association.

This year's event offers a fresh format, combining traditional field day stops with a farm tour highlighting ongoing research projects. Attendees will gain insights into key agricultural topics from experts in those fields. Featured sessions are:

Research farm update and farm tour — Cody Schneider, farm superintendent

Herbicides and weeds — Wes Everman, extension weed scientist, Iowa State

Fungicides and fungicide applications — Doug Houser, digital agriculture extension specialist, Iowa State; and Jose Gonzalez, plant pathology research scientist, Iowa State

"The field day will have a mix of our traditional stops along with a farm tour showcasing several current projects," said Rebecca Vittetoe, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach. "It's a great opportunity for farmers, landowners and ag retailers to engage with experts and discuss pressing agricultural challenges in Iowa."

Check-in for the field day will begin at 1 p.m., with the field day kicking off at 1:30 p.m. The field day is open to the public and offered at no cost. This event is supported by ISU Extension and Outreach, Iowa State University Research Farms and the Southeast Iowa Agricultural Research Association.

Certified Crop Advisers can earn 1.0 pest management, 0.5 crop management and 0.5 nutrient management CCA CEUs for attending.

The Southeast Research and Demonstration Farm is located at 3115 Louisa-Washington Road, Crawfordsville. To reach the farm, follow U.S. Highway 218 for 1.75 miles south of Crawfordsville, then two miles east on County Road G-62, and three-quarters of a mile north. Signs will be posted near the farm.

For more information, contact Logan McCrea at ldmccrea@iastate.edu or 641-226-7102; Virgil Schmitt at vschmitt@iastate.edu or 563-263-5701; or Rebecca Vittetoe at rka8@iastate.edu or 712-540-3319.