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Key Links of Interest for the Community
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Looking for information on the Master Gardeners, land rental rates or the Dairy Newsletter. All of this and more are just a click away.

Ag Decision Maker

Ag Decision Maker
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
Welcome to Ag Decision Maker (AgDM). The information and analysis provided at this web site will help you find solutions for many of the business, economic, and financial decisions facing farmers and agribusinesses.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.
Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Early registration is recommended for this popular program that includes 34 workshops and a wide range of presentations by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwest.
ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
Program will provide information and recommendations on new products available for crop production. Each meeting is approved for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits and for recertification for Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10.
Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Strip-Till Field Day in Emmetsburg
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a strip-till field day at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The field day will allow farmers to see strip-tillage equipment in action from several suppliers and hear from educators and experienced farmers who have been practicing strip-tillage.
Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum in Ames Nov. 10
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
Sponsored jointly by Iowa State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension, the program will provide updates on drainage research and projects in Iowa, Indiana and Minnesota.

Events


Nutrient/Manure Management
More Nutrient/Manure Management events

Crop and Pest Management
More Crop and Pest Management events

Livestock Production
More Livestock Production events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Jim Jensen-Field Specialists - Farm Management
Phone: (319)385-8126
Fax: (319)385-2617
Email: jensenjh@iastate.edu

Greg Brenneman-Agricultural Engineering Field Specialist
Phone: (319)337-2145
Fax: 319)337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

Mark Storlie-Swine Field Specialist
Phone: (563) 425-3331
Fax: (563) 425-3339
Email: mstorlie@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension