Secretary of Agriculture to speak at ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm Field Day June 18

The annual Spring Field Day at the Iowa State University Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18.

Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, will kick off the program with a presentation focusing on accelerating conservation through partnerships and cost-share. Richard Roth, extension nitrogen science specialist at Iowa State, will provide insights on nitrogen management for the 2025 growing season. Wes Everman, extension weed management specialist at Iowa State, will discuss weed management and considerations for optimal weed control in 2025.  A complimentary meal will be served at noon, sponsored by Innovative Ag Services.

The field day is available at no cost and is open to the public, starting at the Borlaug Learning Center Headquarters on the ISU Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm.

Directions: From Nashua, at the junction of Highway 218 (Exit 220) and County Road B60, go west on B60 for 1.1 miles to Windfall Avenue. Then, head south for one mile to 290th Street, and finally, go east for 0.2 miles to the farm.

Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available, including one nutrient management and one pest management continuing education credit.

To ensure an accurate head count for the meal, please RSVP to the Northeast Iowa Research Association at neira@iastate.edu by Monday, June 16.

For more information about this event, call Terry Basol at 641-426-6801 or Josh Michel at 563-581-7828.