What We Learned at the Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference 2026

The 2026 Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference is in the books.In this episode of Under the Covers, we talk about what actually stuck with us after PFI.Not a play-by-play recap, just the conversations, themes, and ideas we’re still thinking about weeks later.We cover:• How we explain the Practical Farmers of Iowa Conference to someone who’s never been• What makes PFI different from other ag conferences• Themes we kept hearing in hallway conversations• A few moments that stayed with us• Ideas we’re excited to take back to our own farms• What feels like it’s shifting in Midwest agriculture right nowSome conversations reinforced things we’ve been thinking about for a while.Others pushed us a little.A few made us rethink how we’re approaching our own acres.This episode is us sorting through what we heard and what it might mean for our farms, our business, and the direction regenerative agriculture and Midwest farming seem to be heading.If you care about:Practical Farmers of IowaRegenerative agricultureSoil healthCover cropsGrazing systemsSmall grainsFarm profitabilityRural communitiesOr the future of independent farmingYou’re in the right place.Subscribe to the show so you don’t miss the next hand. Also, if you have enjoyed the podcast, leave us a review and share this episode to your support!Find us on social media in between episodes on:Facebook: https://facebook.com/iowacovercropInstagram: @iowacovercropX: @iacovercropYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iowacovercropLearn more about Iowa Cover Crop at www.iowacovercrop.com