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As of Sept. 20, PFI will no longer be actively posting on X. Please follow us on Facebook and Instagram and connect with us via our weekly newsletter, Practical News. Subscribe to Practical News: bit.ly/465j0Wa

Are you evaluating new practices on your farm? Tell others about it during an eight-minute lightning talk. Submit your proposal: #_msdynmkt_donottrack=0,_msdynmkt_linkid=7e3b4133-ae83-4bb6-9d2b-17e91ee2a8a4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">airtable.com/appaOIxyhJU9HW…

Is it time to renew your PFI membership? As we approach our annual conference in January 2026, remember that PFI members receive discounted registration rates. Renew or join today: bit.ly/3EyPhdq

Have you ever wondered how to optimize your produce display at a farmers market? Our new YouTube video, "Boost Sales at the Farmers Market: Setup and Sales," can help! youtube.com/watch?v=P9GlJk…

Head to Reinbeck, Iowa, on Sept. 18 for a field day focused on combining in-field and edge-of-field practices to improve water quality and soil health. RSVP today: bit.ly/45S3MUw

On Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to noon, Tom and Robin Cummings are hosting a field day at their farm in Redfield, Iowa. At their field day, Robin and Tom will showcase their seed-cleaning and straw-baling operations. ​RSVP: bit.ly/4mk53Zv

Join field day hosts Anne and Landon Plagge and Amanda and Knute Severson on Sept. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. in Albert Lea, to hear about all things oats. You'll do a drive-by of the milling site and gather for discussion and refreshments. RSVP today: bit.ly/3Vwbz47

Are you curious about grass-finished beef? Head to Bellevue, Iowa, for a field day led by Jamie Hostetler on Sept. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. RSVP: bit.ly/4neNMla

Robert Harvey owns and operates Sunny Crest Farm with his wife, Ruth. They are hosting a field day on September 11 from 9 to 11 am. at their farm in Redfield, Iowa. RSVP: bit.ly/47lhlgm

Join Aaron Alons and Andy Getting for a field day in Sanborn, Iowa, to learn how they formed a mutually beneficial farming partnership rooted in grazing cattle. This field day will take place on September 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. RSVP now: bit.ly/3HN32Xq

Nominations are due tomorrow, Sept. 4! Do you know a PFI member who has been particularly influential in creating healthy soil, healthy food and more. Nominate them for our Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award. Submit your nomination today: bit.ly/4oDj9HE

Give a warm welcome to Emily Schroeder, PFI's new senior member engagement assistant. In this role, Emily helps manage data for the cost-share programs and helps administrate member engagement activities. Read Emily's full bio:

Are you curious about relay cropping? Our first video in a new series, "Field Notes," is a highlight of Laban and Lori Miller's 2025 PFI field day, "Stewarding Soil Through Relay Cropping Small Grains and Soybeans." Watch the full video: youtu.be/oZmp5mBxoVc?si…

Head to Garwin, Iowa, for a field day on September 9 from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Join them to see clear hilum, a type of food-grade soybean. You’ll also see a diverse cover crop mix, along with Daniel and Emily’s favorite weeding equipment. ​RSVP: bit.ly/4lOOW5y

Head over the Clarinda, Iowa, on Sept. 4 for a field day hosted by farmer Seth Watkins. Join Seth to learn how he’s using a permanent agricultural land easement in his transition planning. RSVP now: bit.ly/41m68s1

Mark your calendars for a field day in Coon Rapids, Iowa, on Sept. 3 on small grains, diverse cover crops and livestock at Whiterock Conservancy. RSVP for this field day: bit.ly/4oIfc4A

Did you know PFI has a website and app that can help you find cover crop services and products near you? Find Cover Crops is a business directory that includes businesses offering seed, application, spraying, seed cleaning and more. Explore the website: findcovercrops.com

Are you curious about the impact of biological products on corn and soybean production? Review all the research results: bit.ly/47yULRh

Head to Mt. Vernon, Iowa, on Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon for a field day hosted by farmer Robert Broulik and family. RSVP: bit.ly/41HUs2I