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Be Ready! *Current Iowa Winter Storm Information*
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
Each year winter returns in Iowa and can produce snow storms, blizzards, ice storms and periods of extremely cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills. Make sure your family is prepared.

Upcoming Continuing Education Updates
(Posted on 9/15/2009)
The CIC course updates have been set.

2009 Commercial Manure Applicator Reshow
(Posted on 8/20/2009)
This 3 hour program will help commercial manure applicators meet their 2009 certification requirements.

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.
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.
New Publication Examines On-Farm Energy Use
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
“Farm Energy: How Much Energy Is Being Used on Your Farm?” (PM 2089A), is available to download from the ISU Extension Online Store. The publication offers initial steps that help farmers analyze their farm energy use.

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