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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach: Allamakee County

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County News

Crop Insurance and Prevented Planting

May 23, 2013

Heavy rainfall, floods and cool temperatures across the Midwest have slowed planting this spring. Here ae some basic guidelines if you are unable to plant because of an insurable cause of loss by the final planting date.

June 26 ISU Research Farm Field Day Highlights the Late Start in 2013

May 23, 2013

The Annual Spring Field Day at the Borlaug Learning Center features many topics. Discussion will be held on corn growth and development from the planting date trials and expectations on pollination. Updates on crop and soil fertility issues from the drought in 2012 to the late start in 2013, nitrogen management, sulfur and micronutrient recommendations, weed control challenges, weed resistance management and updates on the latest plant diseases.

Horticulture Challenge-- Home Judged Garden

May 23, 2013

Enter your garden in the Allamakee County Fair Home Judged Garden Class! This project may consist of a vegetable or flower garden in your backyard or community garden.

Pee Wee Calf Show & Dairy Novice Show-- Allamakee County Fair

May 23, 2013

A Pee Wee Show and a Dairy Novice Class will be hosted at the Allamakee County Fair on Saturday, July 20 after the dairy auction.

Waukon Farm hosts Field Day Featuring Specialized Farm Equipment

May 23, 2013

Specialized vegetable production farm equipment will be showcased at a field day and open house hosted by Kymar Acres and Windridge Implement on June 8.

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Swine Producers See Financial Gains in Learning about Ventilation Systems

Extension swine specialists and agricultural engineers in four states have teamed-up to create an educational workshop using a “field day on wheels” – a swine ventilation training unit.