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Farm Safety First for Delaware County Kids

May 16, 2013

Farm related injuries are 2.5 percent more likely to require amputation than any other industry. Tragically, many of the victims are children, according to Northwestern University’s recently published Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology journal. To help combat these farm-related incidents and other risks on farms, Monsanto has partnered with Progressive Agriculture Foundation to host Farm Safety Days. Over the past few weeks several Progressive Agriculture Safety Days have taken place in Delaware County and more than 800 participants, volunteers and local FFA members came out to help make these days a huge success. (PHOTOS)

Cash Rental Rates for Iowa 2013 Survey

May 16, 2013

Rental rates for Iowa farmland have been pushed significantly higher by the favorable corn and soybean prices that farmers have enjoyed since 2010. This trend continued in 2013, but the rate of increase slowed considerably. Delaware County farmland rental rate averaged $310 per acre, an increase of $25 per acre or 8% from last year.

Delaware County Extension Office Offers Water Quality Test Kit for Small Livestock Producers

April 12, 2013

After an extended dry period in Iowa, recent rains remind us this is a good time for beef and dairy farmers with open lots and cow yards to evaluate if runoff from their cattle yards affects waters below the yard.

ISU Extension Hotlines

August 13, 2012

ISU Extension's purpose to provide information to Iowans. To better do that, Extension has established Hotlines, many are toll-free, to provide answers and support to Iowans. Iowans communicate one-on-one with ISU Extension every day. Give us a call!

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Statewide Resources

Ag Engineering Livestock and Poultry Information

Information on livestock housing systems, general construction and ventilation and animal environment.
Ag Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC)

The Agricultural Marketing Resource Center is an electronic, national resource for producers interested in value-added agriculture. Browse commodities and products, investigate market and industry trends, study business creation and operation, read research results and locate value-added resources.
Egg Industry Center

To add value to the egg industry by facilitating research and learning for egg producers, processors and consumers through national and international collaboration.
Equine Extension and Outreach

Your link to Master Equine Manager, Grazing News, and information on educational opportunities throughout the year.
Extension Dairy Team

Enhancing Dairy Profits and Quality of Life
Iowa Beef Center

Working to develop and deliver the latest in research-based information to improve the profitability and vitality of Iowa’s beef industry.
Iowa Pork Industry Center

Works to promote efficient pork production technologies in Iowa, maintain Iowa's pork industry leadership and strengthen rural development efforts.
Iowa Manure Management Action Group

Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
Midwest Plan Service

Research-based, peer-reviewed, practical, and affordable publications on a number of topics relative to agriculture.
Veterinary Medicine Extension

Bringing the benefits of veterinary medicine to society by promoting animal welfare and public health through the on-going education of veterinarians and the dissemination of animal health production, food safety and animal welfare information to veterinarians, livestock producers, consumers, and related clientele.
Ag Decision Maker (AgDM)

Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
Value-Added Agriculture Program

The Value Added Agriculture Program (VAAP) provides unbiased, science-based information to help establish or expand agricultural-related businesses in Iowa.
Recovering from Disasters

Specialists have compiled a list of resources to help you prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Remember to take care of yourself and your family first; then deal with the things lost to the disaster.