Seminars Set for Hawkeye Farm Show
(Posted on 1/31/2012)
State University Extension and Outreach in Region 9 is pleased to announce the topics and speakers for the educational seminars that will be offered at the Hawkeye Farm Show, February 28 – March 1, at the University of Northern Iowa UNIDOME.

Private Pesticide Applicator Classes in Buchanan County
(Posted on 1/24/2012)
The Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach Office has set the dates for the Private Pesticide Applicator continuing instruction course (CIC) to be held in Buchanan County. Jim Fawcett, Extension Field Agronomist, will present on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 1:30 p.m. and the final class on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7:00 p.m..

Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops Offered by Extension
(Posted on 1/6/2012)
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), will offer manure applicator certification workshops for dry manure operators on seven different dates and locations in February. These workshops meet manure applicator certification requirements for both confinement site manure applicators and commercial manure applicators who primarily apply dry or solid manure.

2011 Farmer's Tax Guide Now Available
(Posted on 1/3/2012)
This publication explains how the federal tax laws apply to farming. Use this publication as a guide to figure your taxes and complete your farm tax return.

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing
(Posted on 11/30/2011)
To become certified initially, you must take the exam offered by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS). A Study Guide (PAT 1) is available for purchase at the Buchanan County Extension Office.

Septic System Design and Maintenance
(Posted on 9/13/2011)
The purpose of this slide show is to inform you, as a rural home owner or rual renter, of the basic operation, design, and maintenance of a septic system.

Want to Get into Farming?
(Posted on 7/12/2011)
Beginning Farmer Center conducts programs for farmers who want to transition their farm business to the next generation or people who want to get into farming.

Farm Leases and Rental Agreements
(Posted on 3/24/2011)
Find the most requested farm leasing and rental agreements, such as a Cash Farm Lease, Crop Share, Pasture Lease, Termination of Lease, etc.

Most Requested Farm and Land Surveys
(Posted on 11/2/2010)
Listed here is the most recent Cash Rental Rate Survey; Custom Farm Rate Survey; and Land Value Survey.

Iowa Farm Outlook
(Posted on 3/1/2010)
Important information for farmers, provided by ISU Extension specialists - Dr. Chad Hart, Assocate Professor, Grain Marketing; Shane Ellis, Extension Livestock Economist; David Swenson, Economist; and Leisl Eathington, Economist.

PME Schedule for 2012
(Posted on 4/16/2008)
Buchanan County will offer Continuing Instructional Courses (CICs) for 2012. The programs will be shown across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension Pest Management and the Environment program (PME) and will provide continuing instructional credit for those who attend. All courses are $35 (unless otherwise stated) if paid up to a week prior to viewing, or $45 after that, and must be paid before viewing the CIC. Additional information for courses offered by the PME program can be accessed at www.extension.iastate.edu/PME/