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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.

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Staff

Bob Owen-County Extension Education Director, Cedar and Muscatine Counties
Phone: (563) 886-6157 or 1-888-886-8344
Fax: (563) 886-2356
Email: bobowen@iastate.edu

Virgil Schmitt-Crops Field Specialist
Phone: 563-263-5701
Fax: 563-263-5707
Email: vschmitt@iastate.edu

Larry McMullen-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: 319-462-2791
Fax: 319-462-4572
Email: lkmcmull@iastate.edu

Denise Schwab-Beef Field Specialist
Phone: 319-642-5504
Fax: 319-642-5505
Email: dschwab@iastate.edu

Greg Brenemann-Ag Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

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