11/23/2009 - New Publication Explains Meaning of Grain Test Weight, Unravels Misconceptions
A new ISU Extension publication, “Grain Test Weight Deceptions,” PMR 1005, discusses the purpose for grain test weight, how it can be used to determine grain value and how calculations can be deceptive.

11/20/2009 - Iowa Organic Conference Dec. 4-5 Marks Ninth Year
Iowa's organic conference will feature Jerry DeWitt as keynote speaker. DeWitt's work at ISU helped establish the nation's first organic research program at a land grant university.

11/16/2009 - Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
James E Lovelock, called by some the paramedic to the planet, will offer the benefits of biochar as the first solution to greenhouse gases during his keynote address at the start of the conference.

11/6/2009 - Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage
With harvest moving very slowly producers may need to request additional time to complete harvest from their crop insurance company.