Crops
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Local News

Mid to late April 2008 Hay Prices
(Posted on 5/12/2008)
These are hay prices paid at auction in the recent past weeks. Much of the price information is
obtained from USDA Hay Market News. Personal contacts of local Iowa hay auctions secured
price information for these market outlets.

New ISU Corn Production Website
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
Website dedicated for ISU Extension Corn production. Within this site, find current research based recommendations,and relevant management information for producing corn in Iowa.

Crop Decisions-Costs and Returns
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
Iowa State University Extension's Ag Decision Maker has updated information on Crop Costs and Returns. Find information for not only Corn and Soybean, but Pasture and Organic Crop Information as well.

CROP HAPPENINGS Newsletter
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
The newsletter is designed to supplement the ICM Newsletter and information from the ISU Extension specialists. The goal of CROP HAPPENINGS is to provide that local perspective on crop problems and to provide updates on crop related issues.

Integrated Crop News
(Posted on 3/25/2008)
Check out the new newsletter to help you make timely decisions on your crops. This information is updated monthly and is just a another way Extension is here to assist Iowans become their best.

IOWA MANURE MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
(Posted on 12/18/2007)
Click here for information for Commercial Manure Applicators and Confinement Site Applicators. Call the Hamilton County Extension Office to schedule a time to view the taped training to renew certification.

OUR MOST REQUESTED PUBLICATIONS!
(Posted on 4/9/2007)
Visit this link for access to extension's most requested publications. Information including pesticide manuals, custom farm rates, cash rental rates, crop performance tests, farm lease forms, and land survey info. This site also gives easy access to links for IDALS as well as Iowa State University.
Events
Pesticide Applicator Training More Pesticide Applicator Training events View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar
Staff
John Holmes-Crops Specialist
Phone: (515) 532-3453
Fax: (515) 532-3415
Email:
jdholmes@iastate.edu
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