Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.
Crops
Local Highlights
Publications
- Custom Rate Survey
- Cash Rent Survey
- Land Value Survey
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Corn Diseases (PM 596) helps producers diagnose and manage diseases.
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Click Here for Estimating Alfalfa RFV using PEAQ
Newsletters
Websites
Pest Management and the Environment
ISU Research and Demonstration Farms
Publications Most Frequently Asked for:
Commercial Applicators wanting to add Category C to their licenses need this manual to study before testing: Click here for 1C Manual (Crop disease and soybean rust fungicides)
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/ItemDetail.aspx?ProductID=1110
Check here for the latest information on Asian Soybean Rust
Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm at Nashua Information
Statewide Resources
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Information that protects and enhances the economic value of Iowa’s agriculture and horticulture, by educating growers and the general public about plant diseases and science.
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Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.
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The Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic provides diagnosis of plant problems (plant diseases, insect damage, and assessment of herbicide damage) and the identification of insects and weeds from the field, garden, and home.
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Providing direct, unbiased comparisons of corn hybrids and soybean varieties, in a number of different environments.
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Daily 4” soil temperatures for Iowa counties to assist with crop management decisions and nutrient applications.
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Educating producers, consumers and policy makers in the research and extension activities in organic agriculture both on-farm and at Iowa State University.
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The Iowa Soil and Land Use site provides data related to the agricultural and non-agricultural uses of Iowa land to help you determine the right use for your soil.
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Entryway to crop production, soil and nutrient management, weed management, and ag weather information.
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Insecticide evaluation reports and information on specific pests of economic significance to Iowa crop production.
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Grain handling, agricultural machine design, precision farming systems, soil tillage and management, and agricultural drainage.
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Comprehensive information on manure management, research and application for Iowa.
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Your source for comprehensive crop production news and information from Iowa State University specialists and agronomists.
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Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation, calling attention to the importance of improved water and soil quality through conservation farming practices.
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Knowledge and information that improves the efficiency of traditional commodity grain markets and assists emerging markets for user-specific grains.
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Agricultural economics and business resources to help make sound management decisions for your business or farming operation.
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Find resources on soil nutrients, nutrient management, soil sampling and testing, interpretations and recommendations.
Howard County Events
Pesticide Applicator Training
- Roadside, Forest and Aquatic Pest Management
10/16/2013 - Mosquito and Pulblic Health Pest Management
10/24/2013 - Ornamental and Turf Applicators Training
11/06/2013 - Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management
11/13/2013 - Fumigation Commercial Pesticide Training
11/19/2013
All Events for Howard County
Statewide Calendar
Staff
Publications and Materials
Available at the Extension Online Store

