Brandon Schlautman, Lead Scientist in the Perennial Legumes program at The Land Institute, will participate in the Iowa Nutrient Research Center’s 2025 Water Quality Seminar series in a talk titled “Valley of Death is Easier with Partners,” which will cover the benefits of collaborative research and transdisciplinary teams for developing perennial cropping systems in the US Midwest. The talk is open to the public and free to attend both in person and online. In-person attendees will gather at Elings Hall on Iowa State University’s campus, and virtual guests can register to attend on Zoom.