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Innovation, Adaptation to be Featured at ISA Research Conference
Iowa Ag Connection - 10/18/2017

Innovative and adaptive strategies that improve grower profitability in a sustainable way will be showcased at the Iowa Soybean Association's (ISA) Farmer Research Conference Feb. 6-7 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

Taking a holistic approach to weed management, fine-turning nitrogen applications that benefit yield and water quality and reviewing innovative production practices including cover crop and soybean yield management are just a few of the topics to be discussed.

Registration for the conference is now open at ISAConferenceSignup.com.

"If you only attend one conference in 2018, you'll want to make it this one," said Tom Vincent of Perry, an ISA member, grain farmer and research participant. "It's unique because you gain valuable information from research funded by farmers, directed by farmers and conducted for farmers. I keep going because every year I'm learning something. It's about finding good, unbiased, credible information."

The conference opens Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. with a research roundtable. Farmers can visit with ISA On-Farm Network, Environmental Programs and Services and Analytics staff about 2017 research results and opportunities to participate in field trials in 2018. The day will conclude with remarks by Iowa State University (ISU) Climatologist Elwynn Taylor, an exhibitor reception and networking.

More than 30 breakout sessions will take place the following day highlighting topics such as weed resistance, conservation drainage, watershed planning, pest management, nitrogen application and much more. Featured speakers include ag futurist Lowell Catlett, ISA Director of Analytics Peter Kyveryga and Greg Tylka, ISU professor of plant pathology.

"The conference is all about engaging and connecting with farmers," said Ed Anderson, ISA senior director of research. "Because farming requires a systems approach, we'll provide farmers with real-world results and opportunities in production agronomics, technical assistance, cropping systems and conservation research."

Farmers, landowners and agronomists are encouraged to attend. Certified crop advisers will be eligible to receive credit for sessions attended. Registration is free for farmers participating in ISA research and just $50 for ISA farmer members. General registration for the conference is $150. For additional event information visit iasoybeans.com or call 800-383-1423.

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