Crops Information

Local News

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Field and Feedlot Newsletter
(Posted on 8/10/2009)
The monthly Field and Feedlot Newsletter contains current information provided by Iowa State University Extension specialists regarding crops, farm management, livestock, and upcoming area ag meetings and workshops.

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Crop Connection Newsletter
(Posted on 8/10/2009)
This newsletter, prepared by Mark Licht, ISU Extension Field Agronomist, is intended to provide timely information regarding all facets of row crop, forage and pasture production.

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2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey
(Posted on 3/11/2009)
The 2009 Iowa Farm Custom Rate Survey, FM-1698, contains information based on a survey of Iowa farmers, custom operators, and farm managers. For each operation, the average rate from the survey and the range are shown.

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.
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


Pesticide Applicator Training
More Pesticide Applicator Training events

Nutrient/Manure Management
More Nutrient/Manure Management events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Mark Licht-Crops Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 792-2364
Fax: (712) 792-2366
Email: lichtma@iastate.edu

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