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.

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.