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Current Snouts and Tails newsletter by Mark Storlie, ISU Swine Specialist housed in Fayette County

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County News

June 26 ISU Research Farm Field Day Highlights the Late Start in 2013
June 27, 2013

The Annual Spring Field Day at the Borlaug Learning Center features many topics.  Discussion will be held on corn growth and development from the planting date trials and expectations on pollination.  Updates on crop and soil fertility issues from the drought in 2012 to the late start in 2013, nitrogen management, sulfur and micronutrient recommendations, weed control challenges, weed resistance management and updates on the latest plant diseases.

Crop Insurance and Prevented Planting
June 17, 2013

Heavy rainfall, floods and cool temperatures across the Midwest have slowed planting this spring.  Here ae some basic guidelines if you are unable to plant because of an insurable cause of loss by the final planting date.

Pasture Walk Focuses on Managing Pastures to Protect Streams
June 29, 2013

Pasture walk held on Jeremy & Jodi Peake farm near Waukon will feature pasturing near streams and management practices that can help protect water quality.

Waukon Farm hosts Field Day Featuring Specialized Farm Equipment
June 9, 2013

Specialized vegetable production farm equipment will be showcased at a field day and open house hosted by Kymar Acres and Windridge Implement on June 8.

Breakfast on the Farm June 22
May 20, 2013

Attend the 4th Annual Breakfast on the Farm.  It's a fun, educational event for the whole family.

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Featured "At Work for Iowa" article
Swine Producers See Financial Gains in Learning about Ventilation Systems

Extension swine specialists and agricultural engineers in four states have teamed-up to create an educational workshop using a “field day on wheels” – a swine ventilation training unit.

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Quality Machine of Iowa Featured in CIRAS News
May 10, 2013 09:42 AM

Quality Machine of Iowa Inc. is featured in the spring issue of CIRAS News, the newsletter of the Iowa State University Extension and...

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