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Local News

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.

Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum in Ames Nov. 10
(Posted on 10/16/2009)
Sponsored jointly by Iowa State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension, the program will provide updates on drainage research and projects in Iowa, Indiana and Minnesota.

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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

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.
Integrated Crop Management Conference set for Dec. 2-3
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
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 10/15/2009)
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.
Iowa Learning Farm Hosts Strip-Till Field Day in Emmetsburg
(Posted on 10/14/2009)
The Iowa Learning Farm will host a strip-till field day at Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg, on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The field day will allow farmers to see strip-tillage equipment in action from several suppliers and hear from educators and experienced farmers who have been practicing strip-tillage.
Iowa-Minnesota Drainage Research Forum in Ames Nov. 10
(Posted on 10/13/2009)
Sponsored jointly by Iowa State University Extension and the University of Minnesota Extension, the program will provide updates on drainage research and projects in Iowa, Indiana and Minnesota.

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Staff

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

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

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