Cover Crops, Carbon and Conservation

Cover Crops, Carbon and Conservation: Balancing Farm Productivity With Soil Health Practices

Supported by ADM re:generations

Thursday, June 19

5-7 p.m.

Location

18597 Iowa City Road
Sperry, IA 52650

Host

Michael Fosdick

RSVP

Michael Fosdick grew up on his family’s farm in Sperry, Iowa, and had the chance to move back in 2013. In 2014, he began his farming journey renting back the family farm piece by piece. Today, Michael farms 470 acres of corn and soybeans while working full-time for Pioneer as an agronomist. His family began no-tilling in the mid-90s, which he has continued. He has also introduced cover crops and strip-till ahead of corn. Soil health and conservation are values passed down from his family that continue to shape Michael’s decisions today.

At this field day, Michael will discuss management strategies, including why he uses cover crops, and what he’s learned so far. He’ll also discuss strip-tilling before corn and on-farm trials, including a PFI trial studying return on investment when reducing nitrogen rates to corn.

Meal

A meal will follow the field day.

See & Discuss

Fundamentals of adopting and managing cover crops
Cover crop and carbon programs available to farmers
Equipment used in spring and fall, including a planter and drill

Location Notes

The field day will start at the shop on the farm. Iowa City Road, directly north of the shop, is a dirt road, so use discretion when driving. If it’s wet, plan to detour into Dodgeville and come from the south.

Cover Crops, Carbon and Conservation