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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.

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.

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.

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.

Financial Security: Managing Money in Tough Times
(Posted on 1/9/2009)
ISU offers advice and tools to manage money through tough times.

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.

Farm Anaerobic Digestion Information and Tour the Focus of Extension Event
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Livestock producers who want to know more about on-farm anaerobic digestion and tour a digester should plan to attend this Dec. 9 event in Amana.

Feedlot Forum 2010 Series Begins in December
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
Iowa State University Extension specialists will offer production and feedlot information during the Iowa Beef Center Feedlot Forum 2010 series that begins in December.

Can SNP Panels Lead the Beef Industry Forward?
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Jim Reecy, researcher at the forefront of the discovery and development of SNPs, and Darrh Bullock, expert on how to best use these informational tools in advancing bull breeding programs, will speak at Iowa conference.

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.

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.

ISU Extension Offers Resources for Farmers Under Stress
(Posted on 10/30/2009)
Local ISU Extension offices can provide a gateway to a wide variety of resources available to help farm families deal with challenging times.

ISU Extension to Participate in 'Market to Market' Rural Economic Summit
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
Nationally distributed Iowa Public Television show to be taped in Shenandoah, Iowa, Thursday, and to air on IPTV channels Friday, Saturday and Sunday.