Crops Information

Local News

Grain Drying Reminders
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
For many grain managers, it may have been several years since they dried corn, let alone beans. Here are some general reminders to jog the memory and hopefully avoid some costly mistakes this fall.

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Agricultural Estate Planning Workshop
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
Don't delay - now is the perfect time to begin the estate planning process.

2009-2010 Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification
(Posted on 10/27/2009)
Continuing instruction course (CIC) programs for private pesticide applicator recertification will be held in and around Iowa County this winter.

Study Measures Significance of Agriculture to Iowa Economy
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
The analysis shows that farming and ag-related industries in Iowa account for nearly $23 billion in added value - see what Iowa County offers.

Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Early registration is recommended for this popular program that includes 34 workshops and a wide range of presentations by ISU faculty and staff and invited speakers from around the Midwest.

ISU Extension Offers 2009 Ag Chemical Dealer Updates
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Program will provide information and recommendations on new products available for crop production. Each meeting is approved for Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits and for recertification for Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicators in categories 1A, 1B, 1C and 10.

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Extension on Video
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
An exciting new video site is now available! Watch Extension in action - both locally and throughout the state.

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Fall 2009 Commercial Pesticide Applicator CIC Courses
(Posted on 9/1/2009)
Continuing Instructional Courses will be available this fall at the Iowa County Extension Office.

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.
Late Harvest and Crop Insurance Coverage
(Posted on 11/6/2009)
With harvest moving very slowly producers may need to request additional time to complete harvest from their crop insurance company.

Events


Crop and Pest Management
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Value Added Ag
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Pesticide Applicator Training
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Nutrient/Manure Management
More Nutrient/Manure Management events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Gene Mohling-Regional Extension Education Director, Region 15
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: mohling@iastate.edu

Denise Schwab-Livestock/Beef Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 642-5504
Fax: (319) 741-6104
Email: dschwab@iastate.edu

Greg Brenneman-Ag Engineer Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

James Fawcett-Crops Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 337-2145
Fax: (319) 337-7864
Email: fawcett@iastate.edu

Jim Jensen-Farm Management Field Specialist
Phone: (319) 385-8126
Fax: (319) 385-2617
Email: jensenjh@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension