Crops Information

Local News

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.

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

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

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)

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.

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.

Events

Crop and Pest Management

01/12/2010 Confinement Site Manure Applicator Training

More Crop and Pest Management events

Pesticide Applicator Training

12/01/2009 Fumigation Continuing Instructional Course
12/02/2009 Pest Control Operators Continuing Instructional Course

More Pesticide Applicator Training events

Nutrient/Manure Management

01/12/2010 Confinement Site Manure Applicator Training

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