Iowa State University Extension

11/20/2009 - Iowa Organic Conference Dec. 4-5 Marks Ninth Year
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.

11/16/2009 - Conference Will Focus on Agriculture-based Bioeconomy Solutions
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.

11/11/2009 - RUSLE2 and P Index Workshops for Manure and Nutrient Plan Writers Offered by ISU Extension
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.

11/3/2009 - New Publication Examines On-Farm Energy Use
“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.