Environment Information

Local News

2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Training Schedule
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Exam dates and continuing education for Private Pesticide Applicators has been scheduled in and around Carroll County.

2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 1/5/2009)
Many Iowa farmers hire some custom machine work in their farm business, or perform custom work for others. The information on the survey is based on 185 Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers.

Impact Statements
(Posted on 5/3/2007)
Carroll County Extension Makes an Impact

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.
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.
New Publication Examines On-Farm Energy Use
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
“Farm Energy: How Much Energy Is Being Used on Your Farm?” (PM 2089A), is available to download from the ISU Extension Online Store. The publication offers initial steps that help farmers analyze their farm energy use.

Events


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Staff

Tom Duncan-Program Coordinator
Phone: 712-792-2364
Fax: 712-792-2366
Email: duncan@iastate.edu

Terry Torneten-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-792-2364
Fax: 712-792-2366
Email: ttorn@iastate.edu

Julie Hlas-External Relations Specialist
Phone: (712) 274-0048
Fax: (712) 274-7323
Email: hlas@iastate.edu

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