Extension Field Agronomist
Brian Lang
911 S. Mill
Decorah, IA 52101
Voice 563-382-2949
Fax 563-382-2940
E-mail bjlang@iastate.edu
Counties Served:
Howard, Winneshiek, Allamakee, chicksaw, Fayette, Clayton, Buchanan, Delaware,
Dubuque
Areas of Expertise:
Develop and conduct educational programs in row crop, forage, and pasture management
with emphasis on integrated crop management and controlled intensive grazing.
Specific areas of expertise include: corn, soybean, small grain, hay, silage,
and grazing management; soil testing and nutrient recommendations; manure
management; pesticide management; conventional, ridge-till, and no-till production;
with emphasis on net profit, sustainability, and environmental concerns.
Advise and assist with multi-agency water quality projects in Northeast Iowa.
Arrange multi-disciplined programs with local and state extension agricultural
specialists, agricultural providers, and conservation agencies. Provide timely
media releases on critical crop management related issues
Frequent Clients:
ISU Extension Agricultural Specialists and County Directors, Crop
and livestock producers, Agricultural chemical and fertilizer providers, Seed
company agronomists and dealers, Farm managers, Crop consultants, Iowa Department
of Ag and Land Stewardship and USDA employees, Private sector agricultural
related professionals such as organic producer groups, grazing groups, Seed
Savers, etc., Elected officials and media
Joined ISU Extension:
February 1989
Extension Positions/Other Experience:
ISU Extension Associate - Forage Specialist, 1989; Agronomist, Dodge
County Cooperatives, WI, 1980-83
Education:
B.S., Agronomy and Soil Science, University of Wisconsin, 1980
M.S., Agronomy, University of Wisconsin, 1985
Awards/Honors/Publications:
Authored extension publications and fact sheets on corn, soybean, and alfalfa
management, alternative forage crops, and grazing. Presentations at numerous
professional agronomy meetings, agricultural provider and producer conferences,
agricultural field events, workshops, and farm expos
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