Grundy County Workshop
Grundy County Workshop: Crop and Pest Management
Wednesday, July 23
8 a.m.-Noon
1308 4th St.
Grundy Center, IA 50638
Hosts
Fred Abels and Megan Koch
Speakers
Terry Basol – ISU Extension & Outreach agronomist
Ryan Huffman – Digital Ag Innovation Lab
Ann Journey – Founder of EntoVentures
Jayson Ryner – ReEnvision Ag Inc.
Madelyn Wuestenberg – Agricultural climatology specialist for ISU Extension
This workshop held at the Grundy County Fair brings farmers together to learn about and discuss different field crop topics. This year, the workshop will be led by Fred Abels, farmer and Grundy Soil Water and Conservation District chair, and Meghan Koch, Grundy SWCD conservation assistant. Topics will span crop outlooks, pest management and more.
Meal
Breakfast starts and lunch will follow the workshop.
See & Discuss
- Soil health and corn rootworms (Ann Journey)
- A new triangle opener and how it aids in high-residue planting environments (Jayson Ryner)
- Climate-related issues that affect agriculture (Madelyn Wuestenberg)
- Drone imagery technology and operating a drone legally (Ryan Huffman)
- What’s new with ISU Extension and Outreach (Terry Basol)
Farm Info
Sponsor
- Sunderman Farm Management Co.