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Local News

Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training & Certification
(Posted on 4/13/2009)
If you or your employees need training for Commercial Pesticide, call to schedule an appointment. Our office also has study manuals available.

Acreage Living Newsletter
(Posted on 3/18/2008)
A great newsletter designed for people who live on an acreage that provides Timely Topics for Rural Residents.

Hamilton County Conservation Activities
(Posted on 10/2/2007)
The Hamilton County Conservation Board offers many exciting interactive programs for citizens of Hamilton County. Attend to find out more facts about the animals you live with every day. Follow this link to find what's coming up!

Emerald Ash Borer Alert!
(Posted on 6/7/2007)
Follow this link for more information regarding the Emerald Ash Borer, a threat to Iowa's population of ash trees.

Wildlife Questions?
(Posted on 6/20/2006)
Have a question about bird migration? How about snakes or voles? Need to find the closest Wildlife Rehabilitator? Check out the Iowa State University Extension's Wildlife webpage for alot of interesting information!

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)

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.

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

Kapil Arora-Agricultural Engineering Specialist
Phone: (515) 382-6551
Fax: (515) 382-2696
Email: pbtiger@iastate.edu