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The Extension Connection
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Interesting online newsletters - your opportunity to view timely topics from ISU Extension and other informational partners.

eXtension

eExtension - more mind reach
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out.

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Soil Survey of Bremer County
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Now available at the Extension office in Tripoli.

ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Updates on the latest crop production products and recommendations are the featured topics of the 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Update Series. Sponsored by Iowa State University Extension, this series will be held Nov. 24 to Dec. 16 at eight locations around Iowa.

Integrated Crop Management Conference
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
AMES, Iowa -- The Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management Conference will be held Dec. 2 - 3 on the Iowa State University campus. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 2 in the Scheman Building and the program concludes at 4 p.m. on Dec. 3.

Grain Storage Tips

Grain Storage Tips
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
For best success in storing grain:

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Harvest, Dry and Store Frost Damaged Crops
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Much of this year's late maturing corn and soybean crop in the Eastern Corn Belt could be severely damaged by an early frost. Options for harvesting, drying, and storing frost-damaged corn and soybeans depend on the plant's developmental stage when frost occurred. Frost damage will affect crops in at least five ways: reduced yields, dockage due to lower test weights or undesirable color, reduced harvest efficiency, wetter than desirable grain, and higher drying costs.

Ear Rot

How Delayed Harvest Might Affect Ear Rots & Mycotoxin Contamination
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
The corn harvest is later than it has been any time in recent memory, and the prolonged moist conditions are conducive for molds to develop on grain in the field. Over the past few days we have received numerous reports of ear rots developing in the field and questions concerning mycotoxin production when conditions are cool but wet.

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Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Bremer County offers pesticide trainings in Tripoli.

Crop Notes
(Posted on 11/4/2009)

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

Dale Thoreson-Dairy/Beef/Forages Field Specialist
Phone: 319-267-2707
Fax: 319-394-5415
Email: dthores@iastate.edu

George Cummins-Crop Field Specialist
Phone: 641-228-1453
Fax: 641-228-1453
Email: gcumns@iastate.edu

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