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1 of 2Mike Salama poses in one of his greenhouses in Boone. He hosted a field day on June 20 that focused on succulents, houseplants and the Salamas’ hydroponic greens and tomatoes.
A.J. will share insights from two years of adding food-grade oats to a corn-soy rotation. He’ll discuss variety selection and seeding; cover crops; making decisions about herbicides and fungicides; harvest and storage of grain and straw; and benefits and challenges he’s experienced. A.J. will also discuss on-farm research he has conducted aimed at optimizing fertilizer rates in corn following oats and a green manure, and in oats to maximize oat yield and minimize lodging.
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Northwest IA Grazing Group Meeting
5086 Lily Ave, Remsen, IA 51050Practical Farmers of Iowa works to equip farmers to build resilient farms and communities. Our values include: welcoming everyone; farmers leading the exchange of experience and knowledge; curiosity, creativity, collaboration and community; resilient farms now and for future generations; and stewardship of land and resources. Our programs are guided by the interests and priorities of our members.
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Iowa City, Iowa
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Winterset, Iowa
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Exira, Iowa
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