SCHEDULE

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
9:30 AM
Registration & Welcome
 
 
10:00 AM
Grazing for the Birds
Presenters: Iowa DNR and Audubon Conservation Ranching
 
10:45 AM
Rust & Fungal Diseases: Plant & Livestock View
Presenters: Dr. Alison Robertson & Dr. Shelby Gruss
 
11:30 AM
Lunch & ISU Research Posters
 
 
12:30 PM
Annual Meeting
 
 
12:45 PM
Forage Pests & Insects
Presenters: Dr. Erin Hodgson & Dr. Shelby Gruss
 
1:30 PM
Break
 
 
1:45 PM
Market Update
Presenter: Dr. Christopher Pudenz
 
2:30 PM
Wrap Up & Participant Feedback