Crops Information

Local News

High Tunnel Field Day
(Posted on 9/19/2009)
Can you envision enjoying fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables for six months rather than three? This is a reality, not a dream.

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

Pesticide Applicator Training

01/25/2010 Private Pestricide Applicator Training

More Pesticide Applicator Training events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Jack Van Laar-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (641)446-4723
Fax: (641)446-6142
Email: jvanlaar@iastate.edu

Aaron Saeugling-Field Agronomist
Phone: (641)782-8426
Fax: (641)782-7213
Email: clonz5@iastate.edu

Shawn Shouse-Ag Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: (712)769-2600
Fax: (712)769-2610
Email: sshouse@iastate.edu

Dr. Eldon Everhart-Commercial Horticulture Field Specialist
Phone: (712)755-3104
Fax: (712)755-7112
Email: everhart@iastate.edu