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flag Iowa State launches podcast on farmer-driven changes; corn innovation winners announced; harvest season prompts manure application guidelines.

flag Iowa State University and partners launched the "Pivot Points" podcast exploring farmer-driven business changes, with Season 1 running September 24–October 15. flag The University’s Urban Agriculture program hosts a public forum on September 26 about municipal regulations, offering free lunch to registered attendees. flag In Omaha, the National Corn Growers Association awarded $300,000 in prizes from the Consider Corn Challenge V to Aerterra, Terragia, and Arizona State University for innovations using corn in biobased products. flag As Iowa’s harvest begins, experts stress proper fall manure application to boost soil health and protect water quality, urging adherence to best management practices like applying at agronomic rates, incorporating manure promptly, and observing setback distances from wells and water sources. flag These practices, guided by regulations like Illinois’ Livestock Management Facilities Act, help treat manure as a valuable resource rather than waste.

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