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2/4/2013
IOWA CORN GROWERS ASSN.

ACHIEVING A MORE PROFITABLE OPERATION: 2013 Crop Fair Offers Management Information

JOHNSTON, Iowa – January, 2013 – This winter’s “Tools for the Future” Crop Fair has a program designed to help local growers deal with the volatility in modern agriculture, according to organizers with the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) and Iowa Corn Promotion Board (ICPB). The program will be February 26, 2013 at the McNay Research Farm, 45249 170th Avenue in Chariton, Iowa. The free program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with complimentary lunch served at 12:00 p.m.

Featured presentations include “Cover Crops – What are your Goals” by Mark Carlton, Field Agronomist with Iowa State University; “Managing Resistant Weeds” by Mike Owen, Weed Scientist with Iowa State University, “Pythium in Corn and Soybeans” by Mark Carlton, Field Agronomist with Iowa State University, “Tile Drainage Basics” by Matt Helmers, Ag Engineer with Iowa State University, “Planning a Project – Tile Sizing and Drainage” by Greg Brenneman, Ag Engineering Specialist, and “Economics of Tiling and Rental Agreements” by Jim Jensen, Farm Management Specialist.

“With today’s market volatility and weather challenges, it is important to have up-to-date information,” says Kevin Buckallew and Janelle Kracht, ICGA/ICPB district field managers. “The crop fair program should give local growers access to information that can really help their bottom line.”

Sponsors of the crop fair include: Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa State University, Iowa Corn Growers Association and Iowa Corn Promotion Board.

For questions or to RSVP by February 22nd, contact your local extension office or visit www.cropadvantage.org.

The ICGA and ICPB work with local sponsors each winter to provide crop fairs across the state. The programs are intended to give producers free and direct access to timely information on issues facing Iowa agriculture. A complete list of 2013 crop fairs is available on the Iowa Corn website at www.iowacorn.org.

(CONTACT: Kevin Buckallew, District Field Manager Iowa Corn Growers Association 515-782-4215 Janelle Kracht District Field Manager Iowa Corn Growers Association 515-229-9980)

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The ICPB directs the investment of Iowa corn checkoff funds to develop and defend markets, fund research, and provide education about corn and corn products. The ICGA is a membership organization, lobbying on agricultural issues on behalf of its over 7,000 farmer members.

(CONTACT: Kevin Buckallew, District Field Manager Iowa Corn Growers Association 515-782-4215 Janelle Kracht District Field Manager Iowa Corn Growers Association 515-229-9980)