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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.

Tough Times

Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 3/20/2009)
Get information from reliable sources and experts to help you with personal challenges such as managing money, dealing with stress, and providing nutritious low-cost meals during these tough times.

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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.
Farm Anaerobic Digestion Information and Tour the Focus of Extension Event
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Livestock producers who want to know more about on-farm anaerobic digestion and tour a digester should plan to attend this Dec. 9 event in Amana.
Feedlot Forum 2010 Series Begins in December
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Iowa State University Extension specialists will offer production and feedlot information during the Iowa Beef Center Feedlot Forum 2010 series that begins in December.
Can SNP Panels Lead the Beef Industry Forward?
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Jim Reecy, researcher at the forefront of the discovery and development of SNPs, and Darrh Bullock, expert on how to best use these informational tools in advancing bull breeding programs, will speak at Iowa conference.
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.
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.
ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.
ISU Extension to Participate in 'Market to Market' Rural Economic Summit
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Nationally distributed Iowa Public Television show to be taped in Shenandoah, Iowa, Thursday, and to air on IPTV channels Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Events


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Staff

Tom Olsen-Ag Business specialist
Phone: 712-662-7131
Fax:
Email: tolsen@iastate.edu

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