Farm Management Information

Local News

Private Pesticide Applicator Training
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
Private Pesticide Applicator Trainings Scheduled for December 4, January 5, and March 3

PQAPlus® and TQA Training Sessions in Pocahontas & Cherokee Counties
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
The Iowa Pork Industry Center (IPIC) and Iowa State University (ISU) Extension are teaming up to provide training for pork producers and others who need certification in the Pork Quality Assurance Plus® (PQAPlus®) and Transport Quality Assurance (TQA) programs.

Give the Gift of Grain to Benefit Iowa 4-H
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Crop producers who want to support Iowa 4-H Youth Development have another option besides writing a check or donating cash. They can give the gift of grain.

Pesticide Applicators Testing Dates
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Testing dates at Calhoun County Extension Office for pesticide applicators.

2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 3/10/2009)
The 2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey is now available.

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.

Farm Anaerobic Digestion Information and Tour the Focus of Extension Event
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Livestock producers who want to know more about on-farm anaerobic digestion and tour a digester should plan to attend this Dec. 9 event in Amana.

Feedlot Forum 2010 Series Begins in December
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Iowa State University Extension specialists will offer production and feedlot information during the Iowa Beef Center Feedlot Forum 2010 series that begins in December.

Can SNP Panels Lead the Beef Industry Forward?
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Jim Reecy, researcher at the forefront of the discovery and development of SNPs, and Darrh Bullock, expert on how to best use these informational tools in advancing bull breeding programs, will speak at Iowa conference.

Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
(Posted on 11/16/2009)

James 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.

RUSLE2 and P Index Workshops for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers Offered by ISU Extension
(Posted on 11/11/2009)
ISU Extension workshop provides RUSLE2 software orientation, includes real field examples to determine risk calculations of the Iowa P Index and covers parameters for RUSLE2 and P Index calculations on snow-covered or frozen ground.

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.

Events

Nutrient/Manure Management

12/09/2009 Confinement Site Manure Applicators' Certification Reshow
12/09/2009 Commercial Manure Applicators' Certification Reshow
01/06/2010 Commercial Manure Applicators' Certification Satellite
02/10/2010 Confinement Site Manure Applicators' Certification Reshow
02/10/2010 Commercial Manure Applicators' Certification Reshow

More Nutrient/Manure Management events

Crop and Pest Management

12/04/2009 Private Pesticide Applicator Training
01/05/2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Training
03/03/2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Training

More Crop and Pest Management events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Jerry Weiss-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 335-3103
Fax: (712) 335-3104
Email: weissj@iastate.edu

Dennis DeWitt-Livestock Field Specialist (Beef)
Phone: (712) 336-3488
Fax: (712) 336-3498
Email: dewitt@iastate.edu

Jerry Chizek-Regional Extension Education Director - Region 6
Phone: (712) 662-7131
Fax: (712) 662-7133
Email: jwchizek@iastate.edu

Tom Olsen-ISU Extension Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 662-7131
Fax: (712) 662-7133
Email: tolsen@iastate.edu

Dr. Christine Mondak-Dairy Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 737-4320
Fax: (712) 737-3590
Email: cmondak@iastate.edu

Kris Kohl-Agriculture Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 732-5056
Fax: (712) 732-5006
Email: kkohl1@iastate.edu