January 9, 2026

North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Drive, Mason City, Iowa

Crop Advantage Series meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help you make informed decisions. Topics for each meeting are selected for your fields and your growing conditions.

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Program

8:15     Registration opens

9:00     Welcome – Angie Rieck-Hinz, extension field agronomist

9:15    2026 Climate Outlook – Laura Edwards, SD state extension climatologist (CM)

10:10    From Bin to Bottom Line: Managing Inputs and Maximizing Returns – Eric Weuve, extension farm management specialist (CM)

11:05    Nitrate in 2025: What can we do about it? – Matt Helmers, director, Iowa Nutrient Research Center (SW)

12:00    Lunch (provided)

1:00    Session A (select one topic)

• Waterhemp Management and Resistance Concerns – Wesley Everman, assistant professor and extension weed science specialist (PM)
• Profitable P and K Management with Variable Yields, Variable Removal Rates and Low Crop Prices – Antonio Mallarino, professor emeritus (NM)
• Sulfur in Corn and Soybean: What We Know and What We’re Learning from the Iowa SulfURNET – Richard Roth, assistant professor and ext. nutrient management specialist (NM)

2:00    Session B (select one topic)

• Waterhemp Management and Resistance Concerns – Wesley Everman, assistant professor and extension weed science specialist (PM)
• Should I Spray or Should I Go Fishing? – Angie Rieck-Hinz, extension field agronomist (PM)
• Sulfur in Corn and Soybean: What We Know and What We’re Learning from the Iowa SulfURNET – Richard Roth, assistant professor and ext. nutrient management specialist (NM)

2:50     Break

3:10     Iowa Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course. Additional fee applies. Applicators must attend the entire meeting to receive recertification credit. – Terry Basol, extension field agronomist

4:10     Meeting adjourns

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Registration Information

Register early and save! Early registration is $75 and ends at midnight on January 2, 2026. Late or on-site registration is $100. Registration includes lunch, refreshment breaks, and CCA credits.

Please note that private pesticide applicator continuing education is NOT included in the registration. The $30 fee for that will be collected on-site.

Registration opens December 4, 2025.

Reminders

Cancellations requesting a refund must be received no later than 3 days prior to the meeting (except weather related).

• Confirmation of registration and receipts are sent via email. Please provide a valid email address when registering.
• For assistance with registration, receipts, cancellation or questions on the status of your registration please contact Registration Services at (515) 294-6222 or registrations@iastate.edu.

Weather

If weather conditions cause a change in meeting plans a notice will be posted on this webpage, emailed to pre-registered attendees,  and provided to local media and radio stations. Any decisions regarding holding the meeting will be announced before 6:00 AM the day of the meeting. Meetings will not be rescheduled. Those registered may transfer to another location or request a refund.

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