Farm Management Information

Local News

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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TQA - Transport Quality Assurance Training Opportunity
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Swine producers, production workers and truckers will have an opportunity to receive their certification for Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Montgomery Hall, Johnson County Fairgrounds in Iowa City, Iowa. All truckers transporting pigs to harvest plants, swine producers and production workers selling to certain packers will need TQA certification.

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Extension Expo Brings Technology and Farmers Together
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
An estimated 250 people came to the Iowa State University Southeast Research Farm to experience the newest developments in precision agriculture.

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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

Free PQA Plus Certification Opportunity for Pork Producers
(Posted on 9/4/2009)
Pork Quality Assurance (PQA Plus) certification training will be offered on September 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm in the Jones County Extension Office.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
ISU Extension to Participate in 'Market to Market' Rural Economic Summit
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Nationally distributed Iowa Public Television show to be taped in Shenandoah, Iowa, Thursday, and to air on IPTV channels Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Early registration is recommended for this popular program that includes 34 workshops and a wide range of presentations by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwest.
ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Program will provide information and recommendations on new products available for crop production. Each meeting is approved for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits and for recertification for Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10.
Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Strip-Till Field Day in Emmetsburg
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a strip-till field day at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The field day will allow farmers to see strip-tillage equipment in action from several suppliers and hear from educators and experienced farmers who have been practicing strip-tillage.
Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum in Ames Nov. 10
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
Sponsored jointly by Iowa State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension, the program will provide updates on drainage research and projects in Iowa, Indiana and Minnesota.

Events


Nutrient/Manure Management
More Nutrient/Manure Management events

Crop and Pest Management
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Livestock Production
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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 Jensen-Field Specialist, Farm and Ag Management
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: jensenjh@iastate.edu

Greg Brenneman-Field Specialist, Ag Engineer
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension