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Harvest Delayed by Wet Weather, Protect Your Crop Insurance Coverage
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
With harvest delaying weather, extremely wet harvest conditions and crop moisture content so high the crops cannot be harvested with normal harvest equipment, Iowa producers are now facing the December 10, 2009, End of Insurance Period (EOIP) in their crop insurance policies.

2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator CIC's in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn and Washington Counties
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
There is a listing of all 2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Courses in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Keokuk, Linn and Washington Counties. Provided are dates, times and addresses of where the courses will be held.

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Stay Alert for Extra Traffic on the Road this Fall
(Posted on 10/2/2009)
Many of us recognize that fall is a busy time for farmers with inherent safety risks for them. However, harvest also brings risks for any of us driving in Iowa. This is the most frequent time for ag related accidents on Iowa's roads. Hauling in grain during harvest can be farm operators' most dangerous job all year.

Spring 2010 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Trainings
(Posted on 9/15/2009)
A list of dates and times for the Spring 2010 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Trainings

ISU Extension offers High Tunnels Workshops
(Posted on 9/3/2009)
More producers around the country are using "high tunnels" to extend the growing season of horticultural crops.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Iowa Organic Conference Dec. 4-5 Marks Ninth Year
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
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.
Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Bioeconomy e-conferenceJames 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.
Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
With harvest moving very slowly producers may need to request additional time to complete harvest from their crop insurance company.

Events


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Staff

Denise Schwab-Beef Program Specialist
Phone: 319-472-4739
Fax: 319-472-5601
Email: dschwab@iastate.edu

Linda Fischer-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: (319) 377-9839
Fax: (319) 377-0475
Email: lefisch@iastate.edu

Jim Fawcett-Field Specialist, Crops
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: fawcett@iastate.edu

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