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Getting Your Family Ready for Winter
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
It's hard to believe, but the Iowa winter is just around the corner. Now is the time to start preparing for the season ahead. Iowa State University Extenson has many resources available to help.

Emmet County Commercial & Confinement Manure Reshow Dates
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
Reshows are scheduled for September through December. Please call at least the day ahead to assure we will be having a showing.

Harvest Safety

Harvest Safety
(Posted on 9/19/2008)
Harvest is a busy time for farmers and agricultural workers and increases the chance for accidents and injuries. Check out our links to publications and website for tips on a safe harvest.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.
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.

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Staff

Kris Kohl-Field Specialist - Ag Engineering
Phone: (712) 732-5056
Fax: (712) 732-5006
Email: kkohl1@iastate.edu

Dennis DeWitt-Field Specialist - Livestock
Phone: (712) 336-3488
Fax: (712) 336-3498
Email: dewitt@iastate.edu

Holle Smith-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712) 362-3434
Fax: (712) 362-5866
Email: holle@iastate.edu

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