County News

Women Caring For The Land Meeting
March 20, 2013

Women currently own or co-own over half of the farmland in Iowa.  Area women are invited to discussions on conservation, farm management goals, fencing, drainage, etc.  Programs run from 8:30AM-2PM on April 4th at the Bremer Extension office, and another on April 10th at Hawkeye Community College-Tama Hall in Waterloo. The program and meal is free.

Estimated Costs of Crop Production in Iowa
March 11, 2013

This ISU Decision Maker article helps producers and owners estimate your costs for crop inputs and farming operations

AG APP’S FOR YOUR SMARTPHONE
March 11, 2013

Our partners at Texas Extension put together a list of the ever increasing list of app sources.  Check out their attachment to view some possibilities.

Soil Moisture and Planting Season
February 25, 2013

As spring planting season gets closer, soil moisture levels and plant populations are major  considerations.  ISU Agronomist gives his opinion on the attached article.

Bremer County 4-H Awards
February 14, 2013

“Brighten Your World” was the theme of the annual Bremer County 4-H Awards Banquet held on Sunday, January 13  at the Tripoli High School. 

HOMEOWNERS CONSERVATION WORKSHOP
February 12, 2013

Springs coming and we are hosting this free program to help you prepare your home and yard for the next season.  Speakers will cover home energy audits, managing your home lawn and yard, water runoff and conservation, plus gardening options and planning. See you at the Waverly Civic Center on March 14th @ 6:30PM.

Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training
December 19, 2012

Bremer County offers Pesticide Trainings in Tripoli & Waverly.

Women Landowners Share their Stories
November 21, 2012

Over half of Iowa's Farmland have women owners - videos tell their views.

2012 Bremer County Corn & Soybean Plot Results
October 31, 2012
CHAINSAW AND WOOD CUTTING SAFETY REMINDERS
October 31, 2012

As we prepare our next supply of wood for fireplaces and furnaces, let’s review some vital safety issues.

TRIPOLI SELECTED FOR IOWA COMMUNITY VISIONING PROJECT
October 4, 2012

Twelve Iowa communities (under 10,000), including Tripoli won grants to participate in the 2012 Iowa's Living Roadways Community Visioning program to help create custom designed plans for developing a economic development master plan for their town.  Our office is an active community member.  Programs partners include:  ISU Landscape Architecture plus Extension CED, Trees Forever, and the Iowa DOT.

WAVERLY SHARING GARDEN YIELDS OVER 3200# FOR AREA HUNGRY
October 4, 2012

Area church meal sites and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank received over 3200 pounds of vegetables that were grown on our Waverly Community Garden.  This plot was created after the 2008 Cedar River flood and buyout.

BREMER FIELDS INCLUDED IN HERBICIDE-RESISTANT WEEDS
October 4, 2012

ISU Extension area Agronomist Terry Basol and others are actively engaged in collecting specimens of herbicide-resistant weeds for research work by ISU Extension Weed Specialist, Dr. Mike Owen.  Here he is collecting samples from female Tall Waterhemp plants.

Pricing Drought Damaged Corn for Silage
August 22, 2012

Corn that has suffered severe drought damage can be harvested as silage instead of as grain. This option is dependent upon proximity to livestock operations, especially beef and dairy operations.

CORN SILAGE MANAGEMENT
August 10, 2012

With our drought conditions this year, the attached articles on timing, preservation, possible nitrate toxicity, plus a fall cover crop idea can help answer your questions.

2012 CUSTOM RATE SURVEY
June 19, 2012

……data for those involved with using or performing custom farming operations

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