Farm Management Information

Local News

Higher Fuel Prices Boost Custom Farming Costs
(Posted on 5/30/2008)
Rapid increases in the cost of fuel used by Iowa farmers are creating difficult problems during this planting season,

News from Iowa State University Extension

Farmland Leasing Workshops Set for July and August
(Posted on 7/21/2008)
Extension farmland leasing workshops assist landowners, tenants and other agri-business professionals with issues related to farmland ownership, management and leasing agreements.
Select Outdoor Yard Lights for Security and Energy Savings
(Posted on 7/16/2008)
Selecting the right outdoor yard light will serve the purpose you need and save energy.
ISU Extension Audio: Crop and Weather Update, July 14
(Posted on 7/14/2008)
Warmer sunny weather gets credit for growth spurts in corn and soybean crops after a slow start.
Statewide Re-Show of the 2008 Commercial Manure Applicator Training Scheduled for Aug. 20
(Posted on 7/14/2008)
Session provides commercial applicators with a second opportunity to complete 2008 training requirements before the beginning of the fall application season.
Integrated Crop Management News Provides Timely Information
(Posted on 7/14/2008)
ICM NewsElectronic delivery of Integrated Crop Management information brings advice to farmers and service providers just in time.
ISU Research Farm will host biomass plot tours
(Posted on 6/26/2008)
Tours at the Ag Engineering and Agronomy Research Farm on Monday, Aug. 26, and Friday, Aug. 29, will precede and follow the Farm Progress Show being held nearby.

Staff

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

Larry Tranel-Dairy, Dairy/Beef & Forage
Phone: 563-583-6496
Fax: 563-583-4844
Email: tranel@iastate.edu

Greg Brenneman-Field Specialists - Agricultural Engineering
Phone: (319)337-2145
Fax: (319)337-7864
Email: gregb@iastate.edu

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