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Learn Answers to Questions about Iowa Fence Laws during July 11 Webinar

By Jennifer Harrington

Are you thinking about installing or repairing a fence? Are you confused about who’s responsible for what?

Join the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation for a free webinar July 11 that will provide answers to these questions and many more.

The webinar will run from noon to 1:30 p.m. and will cover the basics of Iowa fence law, tips for how to navigate disagreements with neighbors, plus the differences between fences and boundaries.

“Confused or interested about Iowa’s partition fence responsibilities? This free webinar explains boundary fence laws in Iowa and how to navigate common fence concerns with neighbors,” said Jennifer Harrington, staff attorney with the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation. “We’ll review when a duty to maintain a partition fence occurs, and the procedures deriving from Iowa code.”

Other topics covered include the rights and responsibilities regarding fence construction and maintenance. Harrington wants to clear up the confusion that Iowans often face when it comes to fencing, and provide a simple explanation of procedures found within Iowa law.

The title of the webinar is “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: A Guide to Iowa Fence Laws.” Those interested in attending can register online at https://www.calt.iastate.edu/seminar/2024-07-11/good-fences-make-good-neighbors-guide-iowa-fence-laws.

Source : iastate.edu

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Can supplemental nitrogen help soybeans reach higher yield potential? Technical Agronomist Tim Sickman walks through an ongoing trial at the Nutrien Innovation Farm in Owensboro, Kentucky, exploring whether a modest amount of nitrogen applied at planting can support higher-yielding soybean environments.

The trial compares 30 pounds of supplemental nitrogen across both 15- and 30-inch rows, along with treatments that include sulfur and micronutrients. Similar trials conducted in 2024 and 2025 delivered a six- to seven-bushel yield response, prompting the team to expand the research this season.

Early observations show that treated soybeans are slightly taller and averaging about two additional nodes on the main stem. These added nodes could create more opportunities for blooms and pods, but the true results will come at harvest when the team evaluates pod development, seed fill and final yield.

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Why high-yield soybeans may need supplemental nitrogen

Results from the 2024 and 2025 trials

Nitrogen treatments in 15- and 30-inch rows

Fertilizer placement and application methods

Differences in plant height and node counts

Potential effects on pod development and yield