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Acreage

Acreage Living: Timely topics about country living...
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
Acreage Living: Topics include: wildlife, plantings, ponds, water quality, pet and horse care, residenc maintenance, small farm enterprises, recreation, health, safety, and neighbor relations.

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Private Pesticide Training Schedule 2009-2010
(Posted on 9/1/2009)
Private pesticide applicators must be certified to buy and apply "Restricted-Use" pesticides on their own farms. This year there will be a $20 registration fee per participant charged at the door. The 2 hour program will begin promptly at the times listed.

Manuals

Commercial Pesticide Applicators Fall Courses
(Posted on 8/24/2009)
View Fall 2009 Courses for Certified Commercial pesticide Applicators.

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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Staff

Neil Wubben-Floyd County Extension Education Emeritus
Phone: 641--228-1453
Fax: 641-257-1194
Email: nwubben@iastate.edu

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