Crops Information

Local News

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Cash Rental Rates For Iowa 2009 Survey Now Available
(Posted on 5/8/2009)

SURE and the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008
(Posted on 8/14/2008)
Information about the SURE and the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008.

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Crop Update
(Posted on 5/23/2008)
Crop Updates from Virgil Schmitt

www.extension.iastate.edu/agdm

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 8/20/2007)
Welcome to Ag Decision Maker (AgDM). The information and analysis provided at this web site will help you find solutions for many of the business, economic, and financial decisions facing farmers and agribusinesses.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.
Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Early registration is recommended for this popular program that includes 34 workshops and a wide range of presentations by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwest.
ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Program will provide information and recommendations on new products available for crop production. Each meeting is approved for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits and for recertification for Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10.
Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Strip-Till Field Day in Emmetsburg
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a strip-till field day at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The field day will allow farmers to see strip-tillage equipment in action from several suppliers and hear from educators and experienced farmers who have been practicing strip-tillage.

Events


Crop and Pest Management
More Crop and Pest Management events

Pesticide Applicator Training
More Pesticide Applicator Training events

Nutrient/Manure Management
More Nutrient/Manure Management events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Jim Jensen-Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: 319-385-8126
Fax: 319-385-2617
Email: jensenjh@iastate.edu

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

Greg Brenneman-Field Specialist Agricultural Engineering
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319)337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension